Description

Essentials about the H. R. MacMillan Space Centre in brief

Astronomy fans should definitely visit the H. R. MacMillan Space Centre during a trip to Vancouver. Founded in 1968, the astronomy museum is located in Vanier Park at the mouth of False Creek into English Bay. It is housed in the same complex as the municipal history Museum of Vancouver.

The exhibition of the H. R. MacMillan Space Centre

The H. R. MacMillan Space Centre is an interesting, exciting and educational experience for both children and adults. The GroundStation Canada Theatre hosts live demonstrations of space-related objects. In the Cosmic Courtyard exhibits, you can learn about a wide variety of astronomy issues. And at the Star Theatre planetarium, visitors can watch a variety of astronomy demonstrations. Visitors who want to take a look at the night sky can also use the telescope at the neighboring Gordon MacMillan Southam Observatory on Saturday evenings.

Website

spacecentre.ca

Opening hours

Admission fees

Adults: $18.00

Seniors (Ages 55+): $15.00

Teenagers (Ages 12 – 18): $15.00

Children (Ages 5 – 11): $13.00

Small children (Ages 4 and under): free

Families (2 adults and up to 3 children): $56.00

Address

Getting there

By public transport:

Bus lines 2 and 32: Stop Cornwall Ave @ Cypress St

By car:

There is a parking lot on site.