Live Demonstrations

Get ready for the classic Science Centre experience. We’ve got so much for you to see and do—from getting your hair to stand on end to looking up at the night sky. Check out our live science shows and demonstrations below.

Please note: Programs may vary daily.  Please check on-site signage upon arrival.

Two people with their hair standing on end.
A Hair-Raising Experience

Get charged up at our classic Ontario Science Centre experience. Take a picture to capture your turn with our iconic Van de Graaff generator.

Level 6
A woman demonstrates papermaking to visitors.
Papermaking Demonstration

Discover an ancient art. See how pulp made from scrap cloth and plants turns into paper and learn how to reuse the same materials in your home.

  • Level 6 Rock Paper Science Hall
  • All Ages
A host gives a presentation beside a large model of a space shuttle.
Engage with our Hosts!

Ask our Science Centre Hosts your most pressing questions—just look for the smiling scientists in the white lab coats!

  • All Ages
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IMAX® Films

Join us for a film. Immerse yourself in Ontario’s only OMNIMAX® theatre.

All IMAX® Films
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