SCIENCE WORLD - Updated March 2024 - 558 Photos & 194 Reviews - 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - Museums - Phone Number - Yelp

    Science World

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    1455 Quebec Street

    Science World

    Vancouver, BC V6A 3Z7

    Canada

    Granville Island/False Creek

    Mon

    • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tue

    • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Closed now

    Wed

    • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thu

    • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Fri

    • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Sat

    • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Sun

    • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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    Science World features exhibitions, interactive exhibits and a whole lot of science fun! Check out a giant-screen film in our OMNIMAX Theatre and experience city science and sustainability in the outdoor Ken Spencer Science Park. Through science and nature, we ignite wonder and empower dreams.

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      Hae A.
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      Dec 30, 2023
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      This place is huge. There is so much to do and most of it is interactive, which is great for kids.

      It was really crowded when we went on a Thursday afternoon. We could have spent all day here if we really wanted to.

      They have shows every hour, which are neat. It seemed like most of them were once a day.

      Lots of different things that I have not seen at any other science museum up and down the west coast.

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      Emily V.
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      Mar 12, 2024

      This is a must visit if you are traveling with kids. We spent 3 hours there, but could have easily spent a few more. There is so much to do, and it even includes a cute toddler area. Easy to get to as it is right next to the sky train station.

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      What a great place for kids and adults! Most of the stations are interactive, so it's a fantastic way for people to get first-hand experience. They also have a toddler area (0-5 years of age) for the little ones to play and learn at their own level.

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      Joe H.
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      My kids loved it. A lot of cool stuff. Our favorite was the prehistoric section with dinos. We also enjoyed the lighting section and danced in the light room. Got a really cool family pic. Definitely recommend and we also plan on visiting again. Parking was fine. We got there at opening so not sure what later is like. But probably ok since early customers are leaving. I would but tickets prior to coming to the museum just in case it sells out. Noticed some folks unable to get in because they did not. But they worked it out.

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      Jackie M.
      Southwest Portland, Portland, OR
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      My family had only about an hour to spend a Science World. My daughter, six, said we need to go back to Vancouver to visit Science World again. Our membership to our home science museum got us in here for free, which was awesome!

      The exhibits we're interesting for the kids to play, and the adults enjoyed it too. However, it was very loud and chaotic with kids everywhere. I would not really imagine this being a fun place to visit as an adult without kids.

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      Sandy L.
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      Super cool museum with lots of interesting displays for the kids. We also enjoyed it with our boys. They really liked all the different play areas. Wish the hours were longer to enjoy especially during the winter when it's colder outside.

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      Lipika J.
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      Nov 12, 2023

      Another great activity for a day indoors! There were plenty of things to do, especially for a little older kids who understand various science concepts. For the younger kids, there was a fun water play area with some balls, where our niece spent most of her time. All in all, it was a good way to spend a few hours with everyone if you need an afternoon activity. As you can see, I entertained myself trying to put some blocks together too (much harder than it looks!)

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      Jocelyn A.
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      Jun 20, 2023

      We purchased our tickets online, about 2 weeks in advance and it was such a fun and interactive museum. You do have to pay for parking out front, parking can be limited if it's extremely busy. We came on a weekday around noon and it was not too bad, we just missed the crowd of people coming for the farmers market.
      The museum had so many different areas where you can do puzzles, brain games, etc. and even test out cool activities like the rock climbing wall. Definitely recommend if you're looking for something interactive!

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      Marianna K.
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      We absolutely loved Science World. If we lived in Vancouver we would be here at least once a month.
      It has a combination of hand on exploration, games and study material. Our 3.5 daughter was excited to 'play' with hands on exploration, but it also game me an opportunity to explain some things... like why does the ball float in the air..?
      The play area is huge too!
      The only problem was leaving - so hard to stop kids from exploration but nap time is a must.

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      Shonah M.
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      Ok so Science World ... I can concur that in previous years it was quite dull & sad ... for adults at least.

      I had not been back in probably since the early 2000s!

      In fact I can't even recall what I saw or experienced last time ... yup sadly that unmemorable!

      Enter the 21st century & viola ... Science World woke up!

      While SW is definitely focused on children & younger geek teens, I found I was curious & entertained by what I saw & experienced as I walked around the 2 floors with my nephew.

      I even let out a few ooohhhs & aaahhhs at some of the interactive exhibits!

      Keep an eye out for the live science demonstrations running at various times throughout the day.

      Budget for a minimum 3 hours here to get the full experience.

      Keep in mind that the themes here are kid oriented, so if you come here on a date, you've come to the wrong place, unless you love the Big Bang tv show & watch it on repeat like dedicated nerds!

      The current big draw to Science World - the
      Tyrannosaurus rex fossil on display till January 2023.

      Located at the end of False Creek, make time for a beautiful walk about afterwards!

      *Heads up ALERT Yelpies - if you drive over here, make note - the car lot is absolutely notorious for break-ins!

      Park elsewhere or take the Skytrain or use über!

      You've been warned!!!

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