Vancouver Science
World
|
 Science
World
is a
hands-on science centre in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada offering entertaining and educational
experiences.
In addition to the hundreds of interactive exhibits
featured in our galleries, we are also home to the
Alcan Omnimax Theatre. |
Vancouver Science
World Contact
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1455 Quebec Street
Vancouver, B.C.
Canada
V6A 3Z7
604-443-7443 (24-hour information)
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Getting to Vancouver Science
World
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Science World Map, Location and Directions
Main Street Skytrain Station
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Vancouver Science
World Hours
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An average visit to Science World takes two to three
hours.
Monday to Friday: 10 am to 5 pm
Weekends & Holidays: 10 am to 6 pm
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Alcan Omnimax Theatre Directions
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Skytrain Station Map
Stadium Street Skytrain
Station
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Alcan Omnimax Theatre Parking
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$4 for two hours
$6 for four hours
$8 for six hours
Parking in the evening (after 6 pm) is $4 on most evenings, unless a major event
is occurring at GM Place or BC Place Stadium. |
Vancouver Science
World location
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Visible from almost anywhere in downtown, Science
World is located at Main and
Terminal, directly opposite the Main Skytrain, station and on the #3 Main bus
route. Lots of meter parking is available if you insist on driving.
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Vancouver Science
World Reviews
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Review of the Vancouver's Science World
We arrived about noon, and stayed until they closed at 5 (with a brief detour
for lunch - they stamp your hands for in-and-out privileges). We could have
stayed much longer.
The first floor has enough to keep you occupied for a LONG time. Many puzzles
and exhibits. I was truly amazed that the little pieces of the various puzzles
didn't "walk away" - whether intentionally or not... nothing is chained down in
any way.
We spent so much time on the first floor that we didn't even realize that most
of the museum is really upstairs! Had to rush through that part.
The only part I would bypass is the natural history room - a few live and
stuffed animals, but nothing to "write home about".
Review of the Vancouver's Science World
I think more than half of this place was currently under renovation when we
visited. However, the silver dome thing was too irresistible to miss.
The exhibit being shown was Body Worlds. I saw Bodies The Exhibition when it
came to Seattle so I knew what to expect. Body Worlds was smaller but
interesting. It makes you think and I felt a bit exhausted after emerging from
it. The kids seemed to have fun running around and I will mention that they have
a giant cheeseburger in the play area. It's random.
We ate at the only food joint inside, Triple O's, which is Canadian fast food.
It served its purpose but giving us sustenance but the highlight has to have
been the poutine. It's fast food fries slopped with gravy and cheese curds. Why
can't America have that?? I ask you.
Review of the Vancouver's Science World
We just wanted to see the IMAX movie dealing with the inner workings of the
human body; therefore we were pleased they knocked down the museum price,
considering most of it was under construction, and therefore inaccessible. We
weren't please by the attitude we encountered when we didn't want to pay the up
charge to see the Bodies exhibit. You needn't ask us three times
Great IMAX theatre...the dome shape gives you the feeling that you are IN the
movie. Nice touch. |
