On September 26, 1969, a radio signal from over 1.5 billion light-years away struck a circuit that raised the curtain at the Ontario Science Centre’s official opening.
As a gift to the people of Ontario to mark Canada’s Centennial, the provincial government commissioned architect Raymond Moriyama in 1964 to design the Ontario Science Centre—one of the first interactive science museums in the world.
For over 55 years, the Science Centre has inspired a love of science in millions of visitors. Guided by the belief that science, technology and innovation will help us shape a better future, we continue moving forward.
Opening Summer 2026, our interim location at Harbourfront Centre will blend nostalgia with bold innovation through interactive exhibits, experiences and programs, inviting visitors to celebrate our past and help invent tomorrow.
Looking ahead to our new permanent home at Ontario Place, we are excited for the extraordinary opportunity to work with Ontario Science Partners to bring their visionary design to life. Together, alongside the communities we serve, we are renewing our commitment to curiosity and reimagining what science learning can be.
We continue to bring our signature science experiences to new spots in new ways, including pop-up programs at events and festivals, hands-on experiments in schools, online experiences and more, meeting learners where they are and igniting a lifelong love of science.
See our mission and vision statement.
As a not-for-profit agency of the Government of Ontario, the Science Centre relies on provincial support as well as generous individuals, corporations and foundations that share a commitment to science and education for additional operating support. Learn more about supporting the Ontario Science Centre.