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Popular interactive exhibits on science & technology, plus touring shows & an IMAX cinema.
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Past the cafeteria and the rainforest area there's a physics rich exhibit that was quieter than the other areas, and I found that really enjoyable. The crochet coral area was gorgeous, and the moving dinos were really neat!
I went on a really busy weekday, when there were a lot of large groups visiting. The shuttle service took a while, and I quickly passed through the extra crowded areas.
I went on a really busy weekday, when there were a lot of large groups visiting. The shuttle service took a while, and I quickly passed through the extra crowded areas.
This is great place to spend a day, specially if you have kids. They, for sure will have an amazing experience. There are many interactive exhibits that will allow them, as well as you, to learn many things.
I recommend including one of the IMAX movies presented along the day.
Ensure to get there early to be able to go through all the exhibits.
There is a bus the will take you from the main building to one closeby. The waiting time might be an issue.
I recommend including one of the IMAX movies presented along the day.
Ensure to get there early to be able to go through all the exhibits.
There is a bus the will take you from the main building to one closeby. The waiting time might be an issue.
There are a lot of activities for small kids. My 5 year old and 4 year old kids loved the experience. We needed more than 3 hours to truly experience the whole place, which unfortunately we didn't have.
The exhibit halls have to be accessed from the rear entrance, and there are frequent shuttle busses that run between the main and the rear entrances.
The family center was really fun and engaging for us. It's a great learning experience.
The exhibit halls have to be accessed from the rear entrance, and there are frequent shuttle busses that run between the main and the rear entrances.
The family center was really fun and engaging for us. It's a great learning experience.
Since my family and I have a membership, we decided to come and visit the museum today. The bus ride was about 20 minutes. We walked instead of taking the shuttle bus because the line was too long. Previously, we have had experiences of food poisoning from the cafe, so we packed our own lunch and were able to get seating. This museum is amazing. There are exhibits for all- from deep water exploration to bat caves to the reproductive system. Came with kids and explored the play area on the second floor. Had a blast. Overall a great experience and would come back again.
Was very excited to come here, we arrived later in the day due to other plans having been priority.
The main entrance- we realized we needed to take a shuttle to the exhibits as the bridge is closed? We didn’t have to wait long for a ride thankfully (each way).
The exhibits don’t seem to have an order to follow and sometimes we found ourselves a little turned around.
There’s some on different floors as well. Probably should’ve done research on areas to see prior to going but usually museums
and things like this have a better flow.
we used a city pass to get tickets which was well worth it since this experience wasn’t our favourite.
It’s aimed more so at children and families. It has a lot of fun experiments but it seems very dated in some ways and a lot of things were out of service which was sad.
I enjoyed the Moderna exhibit- maybe because I’m in health care. I didn’t learn too much- but what I did was fun little tidbits and I really liked seeing the models and human body in action.
We didn’t try food court.
Parking was 12$ on entry.
It’s a lot of walking as well but they have a lot of accessibility options.
A little underwhelmed and disappointed, it seems if you plan your day to do the live experiments and events with the staff it would be better. Also staff was super involved and fun.
The main entrance- we realized we needed to take a shuttle to the exhibits as the bridge is closed? We didn’t have to wait long for a ride thankfully (each way).
The exhibits don’t seem to have an order to follow and sometimes we found ourselves a little turned around.
There’s some on different floors as well. Probably should’ve done research on areas to see prior to going but usually museums
and things like this have a better flow.
we used a city pass to get tickets which was well worth it since this experience wasn’t our favourite.
It’s aimed more so at children and families. It has a lot of fun experiments but it seems very dated in some ways and a lot of things were out of service which was sad.
I enjoyed the Moderna exhibit- maybe because I’m in health care. I didn’t learn too much- but what I did was fun little tidbits and I really liked seeing the models and human body in action.
We didn’t try food court.
Parking was 12$ on entry.
It’s a lot of walking as well but they have a lot of accessibility options.
A little underwhelmed and disappointed, it seems if you plan your day to do the live experiments and events with the staff it would be better. Also staff was super involved and fun.
Loved my first visit to the science centre! We could not even complete the ground floor in three hours and aim to go again! Highly interactive with the kids experiencing sound by playing on drums or just going into a silent zone! Excellent exhibition on the developing embryo inside a mothers womb! Fascinating actually !
The small rainforest with its colourful frogs etc etc
kids can have their run recorded and test their rowing skills as well !
Enough said.. go experience
The small rainforest with its colourful frogs etc etc
kids can have their run recorded and test their rowing skills as well !
Enough said.. go experience
I haven't been back here for a while (a decade +) and forgot how fun and educational this place is! It's definitely a great place to spend the day with kids. There are plenty of interesting things for the adults as well. Did you know there's a big plant called Tulip Tree? I didn't. I like it that the entire place is spacious with high ceilings. There are so many interactive & interesting things strategically placed not too far from each other so visitors don't crowd into one place. Can you spot the dragon lizard?
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