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There's lots to see and do for all ages at the Ontario Science Centre! Explore more than 600 activities in our 10 exhibition halls, including the Weston Family Innovation Centre and our IMAX Dome theatre. Or click one of the special events and exhibitions listed below to learn more.
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May 22 - 31 2013

Astronomy presentation - Breaking the Law: Re-interpreting the Structure and Dynamics of Molecular Clouds
Astronomy presentation - Breaking the Law: Re-interpreting the Structure and Dynamics of Molecular Clouds

May 22

Giant molecular clouds are the birthplace of stars; however, the true nature of these clouds remains a great mystery. Find out how astronomers are investigating star formation at this free astronomy lecture. More...

Level 2
Imperial Oil Auditorium
New Film: Flight of the Butterflies
New Film: <i>Flight of the Butterflies</i>

Follow the story and year-long, multi-generational migration cycle of hundreds of millions of monarchs from their remote overwintering sanctuaries in Mexico, across the U.S. to Canada. More...

Level 2
Shoppers Drug Mart® OMNIMAX® Theatre
IMAX® Film: Born to be Wild
IMAX® Film: <i>Born to be Wild</i>

Witness the remarkable rescue, rehabilitation and return to the wild of orphaned orangutans and elephants, and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them - saving endangered species one life at a time.

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Level 2
Shoppers Drug Mart® OMNIMAX® Theatre
IMAX® Film: To The Arctic
IMAX® Film: <i>To The Arctic</i>

Journey into the lives of a mother polar bear and her seven-month-old cubs as they navigate the changing Arctic wilderness they call home. More...

Level 2
Shoppers Drug Mart® OMNIMAX® Theatre
IMAX® Film: Under the Sea
IMAX® Film: <i>Under the Sea</i>

Explore mysterious and unknown underwater worlds in this IMAX film. More...

Level 2
Shoppers Drug Mart® OMNIMAX® Theatre
IMAX® Film: IMAX Hubble
IMAX® Film: <i>IMAX Hubble</i>

Take an inspiring and unique look into the Hubble Space Telescope's legacy and its profound impact on the way we view the universe and ourselves. More...

Level 2
Shoppers Drug Mart® OMNIMAX® Theatre
KidSpark Hands-On Activities
<em>KidSpark</em> Hands-On Activities

Your youngsters will love exploring and having fun at these interactive activities for children 8 and under with their caregivers. More...

Level 4
KidSpark
Game Changer
Game Changer

April 20 - September 29

Be a player! Explore how games can change the world in this richly interactive exhibit created by University of Waterloo Knowledge Integration students. 

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Level 6
!dea Gallery
Game On 2.0: An Exhibition
Game On 2.0: An Exhibition

March 9 - September 2, 2013

Play your way through the history and evolution of video games with over 150 influential games. More...

Level 6
Special Exhibition Hall
Research Live!
Research Live!

How do kids think about the world and learn from others? Help us find out!

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Level 4
KidSpark
Science on Film
Science on Film

The Ontario Science Centre is part of the Science on Film series at the TIFF Bell Lightbox. More...

Special Program: Creative Science Sundays
Special Program: Creative Science Sundays

Join us for these interactive Sunday workshops in the Weston Family Innovation Centre. More...

Level 6
Challenge Zone
Special Program: Solar Observing
Special Program: Solar Observing

July 7, 2012 - January 31, 2014

See the Sun safely through special telescopes in these viewing sessions. More...

Level 2
TELUSCAPE
Electricity Demo
Electricity Demo

Get a charge out of loud zapping noises and lightning sparks? Then find out "what's watt" and have a hair-raising experience with the famous Van de Graaff generator.

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Level 6
Science Arcade
Papermaking Demo
Papermaking Demo

Transform plants and scrap paper into new paper. Younger visitors can learn how to make their own paper, and often get to take a piece home!

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Level 6
Special Exhibition Hall
Science HotSpot
Science HotSpot

Plug into current science at these live presentations covering the latest hot topics in science and tech.

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Level 6
Weston Family Innovation Centre
Cosmic Journeys - Planetarium Program
Cosmic Journeys - Planetarium Program

Explore the Universe in this live Planetarium show. More...

Level 4
CA Technologies Planetarium
Jacquard Loom
Jacquard Loom

See how volunteers use punch cards to create patterns with our 150-year-old loom, and discover what weaving and computers have in common!

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Level 6
Special Exhibition Hall
New Observers to Visual Astronomy
New Observers to Visual Astronomy

Closet got your telescope? Lost in a dark sky? Want a telescope but don't know where to start? Join us for a free 8-week observational astronomy course courtesy of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.

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Level 2
Gemini Rooms
Always EVOLVING
Always EVOLVING

We're developing amazing new experiences!

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    Never been to the Ontario Science Centre? Take a tour and get acquainted with the building. More...

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