Visitor Services


We have a number of services to make your visit to the Ontario Science Centre even more enjoyable.

Accessibility

We’re proud that the Ontario Science Centre is barrier-free. We offer extra-wide parking, free wheelchairs and strollers, wheelchair seating in the Shoppers Drug Mart® OMNIMAX® Theatre and Imperial Oil Auditorium, barrier-free elevators, a washroom for special needs persons and safe areas of refuge in case of emergency.

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Community Access

The Ontario Science Centre is committed to making science and technology accessible to all members of the community. Under a special part of our Community Access program, admission to the Science Centre is only $2.00 for adults and free for children (age 4-12), youths (age 13-17), and seniors (age 65+). Every year many community organizations serving needy families and individuals bring their clients to the Centre to enjoy exciting science exhibits and demonstrations under this special program.

To take advantage of this part of our program, arrangements must be made in advance by any organization that serves low-income clients. Clients can come for group outings or coupons can be distributed to allow them to come on their own.

If you represent an organization that serves low-income clients, contact us for more information or to apply with a brief email or fax.

Another part of the program is designed for special needs clients in a registered program of treatment. Organizations conducting these programs may pre-arrange free admission for their special needs clients and escorts.

Adopt-a-Class and Free Fridays after 2 p.m. for Youth

Starting this September, the Ontario Science Centre will be offering two new community access programs: Adopt-a-Class and Free Fridays after 2 p.m. for students.

Adopt-a-Class
Some 75 classes from among the Toronto District School Board’s Model Schools for Inner Cities project to attend the Ontario Science Centre at no cost, transportation included, thanks to the program’s founding partner Procter & Gamble and the sponsorship of Amgen Canada.

Free Fridays after 2 p.m.
General admission for all secondary school students will be free on Friday afternoons after 2 p.m. Students must present a valid student ID card in order to qualify. All experiences included in general admission will be available to these youth, including daily demonstrations and the Weston Family Innovation Centre.

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Food Services

We offer a wide assortment of food to fit everyone's needs from a light snack to a full meal.

The Lobby Café

Conveniently located in the main lobby, The Lobby Café offers healthy sandwiches, salads and snacks along with fresh baked pastries, Starbucks coffee and a wide assortment of cold beverages.

Level 2Entrance Building

Mon. to Thu., 8am - 5pm
Fri. 8am - 8:30pm
Sat. 9am - 8:30pm
Sun. 9am - 5pm
(Jul. & Aug. Daily 8am - OSC closing)
(March Break & Winter Break Daily 8am - OSC closing)

Galileo's Bistro

Snacks and beverages along with salads and sandwiches, hot dogs and Pizza Pizza®.

Level 1 Entrance Building

Seasonal (March Break & Winter Break Daily 11:30am - 3pm)

Great Hall Kiosk

Snacks and beverages.

Level 2 Entrance Building

(Mon.- Fri. 11:30am - 2pm)
(March Break & Christmas Daily 11:30am - 4pm)

KidSpark Kiosk

Snacks and beverages along with salads and sandwiches, hot dogs and Pizza Pizza®.

Level 4 Hillside

Sat., Sun. & P.A. Days:
11:30am - 2pm
(Jul. & Aug. Daily 11:30am - 3pm)
(March Break & Winter Break 11:30am - 4pm)

Valley Market Place

Pizza Pizza®, Fresh Grille - offering char grilled burgers, hot dogs, chicken tenders and chicken breast sandwiches along with tasty fries and onion rings, and On The Go - presenting a large variety of pre-made salads and sandwiches along with other healthy options such as fruit salad or yogurt parfaits.

Menutainment – Stirfry, Quiche, and other delectable fare.

Trattoria – macaroni & cheese, spaghetti and meatballs, and chef’s pasta of the day selection. Fresh baked pastries and muffins along with Starbucks coffee and a large variety of cold beverages are also available.

Seating is available in the atrium attached to the Market Place.

Level 6 Valley Building

Daily, 9am - 4:30pm
(or half hour before OSC closing)

Food Services

Valley Market Place

Gourmet Cuisine Cafe

On the go snacks and beverages along with salads and sandwiches. Gourmet Cuisine Cafe – offering cafe style dining, with an upscale menu. Poached salmon, cheese boards, and sushi to name a few. Fully licensed.

Level 6 Valley Building

Fri. 4:30pm - 8pm
Sat.11am - 8pm
Sun.11am - 5pm
(March Break & Winter Break Daily 11:30am - OSC closing)

Bringing your lunch? You can enjoy your meal in the P&G Great Hall or at the RBC Foundation Lunch Room on Level 2 in the Entrance Building. (And when the weather is nice, it’s fun to dine outdoors at one of our picnic tables on The Terrace, Level 3.)

Questions, comments or concerns relating to food services at the Science Centre, please contact Giovanni Rinaldi, Food Service Director or Sisira Pathirana, Executive Chef
Email: Giovanni.Rinaldi@compass-canada.com
Phone: 416-696-3235
Fax: 416-696-3185

Email : sisira.pathirana@compass-canada.com
Phone: 416-696-3230
Fax: 416-696-3185
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Shopping

Mastermind gift shop is the place to shop for fun educational toys, books, games and gifts. The gift shop is open from 10 am to 5 pm seven days a week and is located on Level 1, just inside the main entrance.
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Find out more!

Contact us for more information about the Visitor Services offered at the Science Centre.

Email:
Phone: 416-696-1000 or toll free at 1-888-696-1110
Fax: 416-696-3166

Mail:
Call Centre
Ontario Science Centre
770 Don Mills Road
Toronto ON  M3C 1T3

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