SCIENCE WORLD

Description

Essentials about Science World in brief

The eye-catching Science World building can be seen from afar. Located at the end of the False Creek estuary, the science museum is housed in a spectacular geodesic dome that was one of the main attractions of the World Expo 86 in Vancouver. Afterwards, the dome was converted for museum purposes and Science World opened two years later. Especially for families with children, Science World is definitely worth a visit due to its very child- and youth-friendly exhibitions. Actually, the museum is officially called “TELUS World of Science” after its sponsor, the Canadian telecom company TELUS. However, this name never caught on.

Science World for kids

Especially on rainy days (of which there are more than enough in Vancouver), Science World is an extremely popular attraction, especially with families with children. This is also due to the fact that the exhibitions at Science World are very child- and youth-friendly and convey scientific topics to our younger fellow citizens in a very playful and interactive way. Throughout the day, Science World hosts live shows on various topics, such as gravitation or energy, which provide brief and concise information on the respective topic.

The areas of Science World

Anyone interested in the human body should definitely have seen the BodyWorks exhibition area, where exciting facts about humans are presented very clearly. There is even a computer program with which you can simulate your personal aging process.

The Eureka area is an interactive area with lots of hands-on experiments about water, light, sound and movement. Families with young children should definitely see the Wonder Gallery. This is specially designed for ages 0 to 5 and allows even the youngest among us to get hands-on experience with science through play in mini-experiments. And in the so-called Tinkering Space, you can even design your own experiments.

One of the highlights of Science World is definitely the OMNIMAX cinema, which is located in the upper part of the domed building. In the cinema, which is subject to an additional charge, you can watch science films on the largest curved screen in the world – definitely a special experience.