Ontario Science Centre
The Ontario Science Centre is world renowned for its hands on approach to science education
When the Ontario Science Centre first opened in 1969 it became renowned throughout the world for its leadership approach to hands on science. While most museums feature passive exhibits, the Ontario Science Centre had a strong emphasis on interactive 'hands-on' exhibits and live demonstrations. Many other Science Centres and Museums now follow a similar format.
In 1996 the Ontario Science Centre was expanded to include the first OMNIMAX theatre in the province of Ontario. Over the last decade many more changes and improvements have been brought about with the help of corporate funding.
The Centre has hundreds of exhibits throughout, many of them interactive. Exhibits include astronomy, nature, geology, human anatomy, music and more. Traveling exhibits are also hosted providing new things for visitors to see and explore. Outside the Science Centre there is an aquatic fountain that is also the largest outdoor hydraulophone in the world. This is played by placing your fingers over small openings to block the flow of water which produces a sound similar to that of a pipe organ. Access to this feature is free 24 hours a day. The Ontario Science Centre is a great place for a family visit rain or shine. You can purchase separate admission to either the Science Centre or the IMAX theatre which is the only one in Ontario or, if you wish to see both, you can combine admissions and save some money.
Tip: You can bypass the lineups and save almost 50% on admission to the Ontario Science Centre and 4 other 'must see' Toronto attractions by purchasing a Toronto CityPASS prior to your vacation.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesOpen Now: Yes! Some attractions may restrict entry prior to their closing time.
Hours This Week:- Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Address: 770 Don Mills Rd, Toronto, ON M3C 1T3, Canada
Phone: (416) 696-1000
Official Website: Ontario Science Centre
Directions
| TTC Subway Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Yonge-University-Spadina | Eglinton Station (On Yonge Street Portion) | 5 MInutes |
| Bloor-Danforth Line | Pape Station | 1 Minute |
How to get to Ontario Science Centre by TTC Subway
Make your way to Eglinton Station on the Yonge Street subway branch and catch the #34 Eglinton East bus from stop id 14671 east to Eglinton Avenue at Don Mills Road. Walk south along Don Mills Road to the entrance on your right.
From Pape Station take the #25 Don Mills bus north to Don Mills Road at St. Dennis Drive. The entrance is right across from the stop.
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Reviews
Rated out of 5
The Science Center is PERFECT for kids. This was the first time I went with a more mature crowd from out of town and realized although they liked it, they didn't get to enjoy it. They didn't get to enjoy it because they bought the CityPass and we did a few locations in one day. If you are going to go, you need to be prepared to spend more than 2 hours and you need to be able to actually explore and touch the exhibits. That is what separates this from other venues more for the adult crowd. Where museums are for looking, the Science Center is there for touching! And experimenting. And reading. And enjoying their shows. Don't tell your kids to go there and "don't touch". EVERYTHING is for touching. That's why it brings out the kid in me.
Chris Levien - 9 days ago
The Science Center is PERFECT for kids. This was the first time I went with a more mature crowd from out of town and realized although they liked it, they didn't get to enjoy it. They didn't get to enjoy it because they bought the CityPass and we did a few locations in one day. If you are going to go, you need to be prepared to spend more than 2 hours and you need to be able to actually explore and touch the exhibits. That is what separates this from other venues more for the adult crowd. Where museums are for looking, the Science Center is there for touching! And experimenting. And reading. And enjoying their shows. Don't tell your kids to go there and "don't touch". EVERYTHING is for touching. That's why it brings out the kid in me.
THIS IS AWESOME I sear to god this can't get any better. This is a great place to go for your kids. it has a lot of sciency things for kids. my parents brought my brother and he enjoyed it so much. I can tell you it is perfect. It does cost a bit to get in there though.
Ontarian Mapping - 19 days ago
THIS IS AWESOME I sear to god this can't get any better. This is a great place to go for your kids. it has a lot of sciency things for kids. my parents brought my brother and he enjoyed it so much. I can tell you it is perfect. It does cost a bit to get in there though.
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