March Break FUN!

Game On 2.0

From Pong to Guitar Hero, explore over 60 years of electronic video games. Play through the past, present and future of global game entertainment, from the very first commercial coin-op game to the latest in virtual reality and 3D technology. Included with Science Centre admission.
Limited capacity. First-come, first-served.

Game On 2.0 is an exhibition organized and toured by the Barbican Centre which is owned and funded by the City of London Corporation. Game On 2.0 is presented by triOS College. This event has been financially assisted by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund, a program of the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, administered by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund Corporation. Media Partner: The Toronto Star.   

Level 6
Special Exhibition Hall

IMAX Films

Come join us for a film. Your senses will be overwhelmed at Ontario's only IMAX® Dome theatre. Purchase a COMBO ticket and save! Admission to the Science Centre and an IMAX film.
Adults $28 (save $7)
Youth & Senior $22 (save $3)
Child $19 (save $3)

Buy online now. Check the schedule for films and times.

Now playing for March Break:
Born to be Wild, Under the Sea, Rocky Mountain Express, To The Arctic 

Level 2
Shoppers Drug Mart® OMNIMAX® Theatre

Recycling with Orange Drop

Daily

Orange Drop is a recycling and safe disposal program for household hazardous and special waste. Find out what you can do. See a battery recycling display, play with touch screen sorting games and there will also be great giveaways. Visit www.makethedrop.ca to learn more.

Level 1
Carlton Cards Mezzanine

Einstein Alive!

March 9 - 13 at 12:00, 2:30, 4:30

Marc Spiegel brings Einstein Alive! Using song, humour and audience participation, Einstein speaks of his life and the adventures within his mind. Einstein successfully introduces Physics and the Theory of Relativity in such an entertaining fashion that it captivates all ages.

Level 1
Imperial Oil Auditorium

Mathemagician

March 14 - 16 at 12:00, 2:30, 4:30
March 17 at 12:00, 2:00

Dr. Benjamin is one of the world's fastest lightning calculators, and he can demonstrate and explain his abilities to any audience. Among the many feats of mind demonstrated: how to mentally multiply enormous numbers (faster than a calculator); how to memorize a 100 digit number; how to figure the day of the week of anyone's birthday, and more!

Level 1
Imperial Oil Auditorium

What’s The Matter?

Daily at 11:00, 1:00, 3:30

An explosive exploration of solids, liquids and gases. Expect the unexpected as we present some of our most spectacular science demonstrations. Be prepared for exciting visuals and loud noises.

Level 2
Procter & Gamble Great Hall

Cosmic Journeys

Weekdays at 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00, 5:00
Weekends at 12:00, 1:30, 3:00, 4:30 

Travel to far-out places in the Planetarium - and while you’re trekking through the Milky Way, explore cosmic questions like: What’s out there? Are there any other worlds like our own? Experience breathtaking views of the night sky. Limited capacity. Doors close promptly at show time.

Level 4
Planetarium, Space Hall

Eyes On The Skies

Daily at 10:30, 11:00

This lively program introduces children to the nighttime sky through singing, connect-the-stars-constellations and a journey to the Moon and Mars! For children under the age of 5. Limited capacity. Doors close promptly at show time.

Level 4
Planetarium, Space Hall

Live Animal Presentations

Weekdays at 11:00, 1:00

Join “Jungle Tim” and “Safari Steve” of our Live Exhibit staff and learn about insects, amphibians and reptiles.

Level 6
The Living Earth

Creation Station

March 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17 from 11:00 – 5:00
March 13, 14, 15 from 11:00 – 7:00

Exercise your imagination in our “build zone” and use wooden blocks to come up with your own inventions and structures.

Level 6
Rock Paper Science Hall

Electricity Demo

Weekdays at 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 5:00
Weekends at 11:30, 1:30, 3:30, 5:00

The Science Centre’s most shocking demonstration! You’ll get a charge out of the Van de Graaff generator (a.k.a. “The Ball That Makes Your Hair Stand Up”) and find out “what’s watt” with this whole electricity thing!

Level 6
Science Arcade

Papermaking

Daily at 11:00, 1:30, 4:00

Transform plants and scrap paper into new paper. Watch the papermaking demonstration and note the steps used to make paper, and then take away the instructions and try it at home.

Level 6
Rock Paper Science Hall

Science Hot Spot

Daily

Plug into live presentations about Current Science.

Level 6
Weston Family Innovation Centre

Electric Vehicles

Learn more about sustainable transportation, including the use of electric vehicles -  part of Ontario’s plan to keep our province clean and green! Check out the onsite Plug in Hybrid Electric car and full Battery Electric car and try an Electric Vehicle Charging Station. Experts from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation will answer all your questions about sustainable transportation and electric vehicles.

Level 6
Weston Family Innovation Centre, Challenge Zone

!dea Gallery - Brain Lane: From Brain Science to Banner Art.

Daily

Explore how innovative research on the brain inspired the design of interpretive art. See creative textile banners that reflect cutting-edge complex science using photography, computer-generated graphics, textiles, block printing, silkscreening and watercolour painting.
Partners: Baycrest Centre and OCADU

Level 6
!dea Gallery

Project FeederWatch

March 9, 15, 16 at 11:30

Join us for this winter-long bird survey happening throughout North America. Guided by a Science Centre Host, identify and tally which birds visit our feeders and learn about bird population and migration trends.

Level 6
Weston Family Innovation Centre