SHOPPERS DRUG MART® OMNIMAX® THEATRE
GEMINI ROOMS
TELUSCAPE
RBC FOUNDATION LUNCH ROOM
TELUS CONFERENCE ROOM
MEZZANINE
IMPERIAL OIL AUDITORIUM
PROCTER & GAMBLE GREAT HALL
STUDIOS 1, 2 & 3IBM SCHOOL & TOUR GROUP ENTRANCE
SOUTH PARKING LOT
NORTH PARKING LOT
DON MILLS ROAD
BOX OFF
ICE
MEMBERSHIP DESK
KIDSPARK
KIDSPARK
SPACETHE TERRACE
AMATEUR RADIO STATION
HOT ZONE
ROCK PAPER SCIENCE HALL
SPECIAL EXHIBITION HALL
WESTON FAMILY INNOVATION CENTRE
VALLEY RESTAURANT
THE LIVING EARTH
TELUS RAINFOREST
THE ASTRAZENECA HUMAN EDGE
CHALLENGE ZONE
COHON FAMILY NATURE ESCAPE
IMPERIAL OIL AUDITORIUM
FOREST LANE
A QUESTION OF TRUTH
school areas
ENTRANCE
PAPERMAKING
QUIET ZONE
elevator and
stair access levels 5-6
stair access levels 5-6
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stair access levels 5-6
Closed for the season
SCIENCE HOTSPOT
PLANETARIUM
THE ENERGY SHOW
INVENTORIUM
SCIENCE ARCADE
CANADA 150: DISCOVERY WAY
LEARNINGCENTRES
LEARNINGCENTRES
Until April 1
A ‘HAIR-RAISING EXPERIENCE’
Featured Areas
A Question of TruthExplore how beliefs and biases can influence scientific research.
Weston FamilyInnovation CentreExperiment with sound panels, play with the ferrofluid piano, test the materials orchestra, see your face in bubbles.
The Living EarthTouch a tornado or wander through a real,live rain forest environment filled withplants and animals.
Science ArcadeLights, sound, action! Have fun and get physical with physics in our Science Arcade!
The AstraZeneca Human EdgeExplore the wonders and possibilities of the human body.
Forest LaneDiscover Canadian forests in their many forms.
KidSparkSpark your child’s curiosity through play,building, water and a variety of activities.
SpaceCheck out a real Moon rock, a meteorite from Mars and explore the Universe in Toronto’s only public planetarium.
Canada 150: Discovery Way This new installation highlights notable Canadian inventors, scientists, technological breakthroughs and innovations in honour of Canada 150!
Inventorium Until April 1Spark your imagination, roll up your sleeves and get ready to make! Buzzing with inspired energy and innovative activity, Inventorium delivers engaging, interactive experiences for all ages and abilities.
• Elevators and Washrooms are all wheelchair accessible• Wheelchairs and Strollers are available at Level Ticket Desk• Lost & Found – See any Science Centre Staff
• Lost Children – See any Science Centre Staff• Lockers - Level Admission Area• Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
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The Energy ShowA ‘hair-raising experience’
Planetarium
Science HotSpotPapermaking
Elevator
Washrooms
Family Washrooms
Pay Phone
Baby Care Room
Special Needs and All Gender Washroom
Stairs
Brown Bag Lunch Areas
Safe Area
Parking
Food Services
Bank MachineAutomated Electronic DefibrillatorTELUS Free Phone Charging Station
Quiet Zone
CONNECT WITH US FROM ANYWHERE!
Free Wi-Fi throughout the Ontario Science Centre, courtesy of TELUS.
Live Science Demos and ShowsCheck information boards on level 4 & 6 for times & locations
This space is designated as a quiet area for reflection.
FOOD SERVICES
Lobby Café
KidSpark CaféOpen weekends and holidays
Valley Restaurant
Experience The Whole Science Centre
We are built on a ravine. The higher the level number, the further down you go!
UPCOMING SPECIAL EXHIBITION
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VISIT FOR FREE STARTING TODAY. PLANETARY LEVEL MEMBERSHIP $175/YEAR Unlimited general admission for up to 6 people, tons of great benefits, discounts and more.
Always discover something new! See brochure for full details and additional levels.
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Map & GuideDemos & Workshops
Science Centre + IMAX film Combo Adults $28 / Youth & Senior $22 / Child $19Admission waived for a Support Person accompanying a person with a disability.
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THE IMAX® DOME SCREEN + SOUND
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Birthday PartiesGive your friends and family an unforgettable experience. Let Party Pros handle the details of a themed birthday party.
Camps: PA Day, Holiday, March Break and SummerMake new friends and lasting memories. Engage in hands-on science. Enjoy exclusive access to the exhibit halls.
Private events at the Science CentreWeddings. Celebrations. Corporate. Dazzle your guests or spark your employees’ imaginations by holding your next event in a unique space.
CHECK INFORMATION BOARDS ON LEVELS 4 & 6 FOR TIMES. SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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S The Energy Show
From solar to wind, and from transformation to storage, this live interactive show uses the scientific method and highly engaging experiments to uncover the world’s ultimate source of power. Doors close at show time.
Imperial Oil Auditorium
A ‘hair-raising experience’
Get charged up at our classic Ontario Science Centre experience. Take a picture to capture your turn with our iconic Van de Graaff generator. Imperial Oil Auditorium
Mezzanine
Science HotSpot Plug into live presentations about current science.Weston Family Innovation
Centre – Hot Zone
Papermaking Demo
Transform plants and scrap paper into new paper. Watch the papermaking demo then take home the instructions and make your own! Rock Paper Science Hall
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FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED, MAXIMUM CAPACITY OF 50. DOORS CLOSE AT SHOW TIME. PROGRAMS VARY DAILY.
Eyes On The Skies (ages 0–5)
For children 5 years and under WITH their caregivers. Learn about the nighttime sky through singing, connect-the-stars constellations and a journey to the moon!
Planetarium Space Hall
The Sky Tonight (age 5+)
Discover what’s visible in the sky tonight and learn about upcoming celestial events.
The Extreme Universe (age 8+)
Witness an exploding star and discover the destructive power of a black hole on this guided tour of the universe at its most extreme.
THE NATURE OF THINGS SCREENING SERIES
This two-part documentary screening series brings CBC’s The Nature of Things to the Ontario Science Centre!Tickets are free with valid Ontario Science Centre membership or paid general admission.
January 20 Mommy WildestMommy Wildest follows three complex matriarchal societies in the animal kingdom, showing how they use a sharing and co-operative mothering strategy to survive.
March 31 Myth or Science: The Power of PooJennifer Gardy will tackle a topic that we’ve obsessed about since the first day Homo sapiens dropped a deuce. We will take a closer look at feces and realize it has the power to transform our lives in dramatic ways.
Learn more about this series and reserve tickets at OntarioScienceCentre.ca/TheNatureOfThings
Membership
LEVEL Shoppers Drug Mart® OMNIMAX® TheatreSchedules subject to change.
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JANUARY 8 – MAY 18, 2018
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Opens May 19Discover how popular movies, books, TV and art influence our everyday lives. This interactive exhibition explores the pop culture inspiration behind some of the world’s greatest technological innovations. See the first 3-D printed car, catch a glimpse of R2D2 and step back to the future with the DeLorean time machine. Through hands-on robotics, immersive games and futuristic technology, you’ll see just how far we’ve come and where we are going.
POPnology® was created by Stage Nine Design and is distributed by Exhibits Development Group.
Spark your imagination, roll up your sleeves and get ready to make! Ideas reign supreme at Inventorium, a hands-on learning space where art and design meld with science, technology, engineering and math. The sky’s the limit when you combine creativity with collaboration and critical thinking. Where will your creativity take you? Until April 1.
From solar to wind, and from transformation to storage, this live interactive show uses the scientific method and highly engaging experiments to uncover the world’s ultimate source of power.
Supporting Partner: Enbridge Gas Distribution
Doors close at show time.
LEVEL Auditorium
The IMAX experience lasts about one hour.
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what’s playing today!
MEDIA PARTNER
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