The Johnson Geo Centre

09/04/2026

Getting here is easy. Deciding what to explore first might be a little harder!

You can find the Johnson Geo Centre at 175 Signal Hill Road:
🚗 Drive and enjoy complimentary parking
🚌 Take Metrobus Route 29
🚕 Travel by taxi or Uber
🚶 Walk up using the sidewalks along the route

Questions before your visit? Contact us at (709) 864-3200 or [email protected].

09/03/2026

Our volcano days are behind us, by a few hundred million years. 🌋

Long before Newfoundland looked the way it does today, volcanic activity above and below ancient oceans helped form rocks now found throughout the province. Those rocks preserve clues to a much hotter, and more explosive, chapter in our geological story.

Discover more about the forces that shaped the land beneath our feet at the Johnson Geo Centre: https://www.mun.ca/geocentre/visit/

09/01/2026

The Moon is going through a phase… or four. 🌙✨🔭

Keep your eyes on the sky this September and watch the lunar cycle unfold over Newfoundland!

08/28/2026

The Johnson Geo Centre is built directly into 550-million-year-old rock on Signal Hill, giving visitors a rare chance to see ancient bedrock up close.

Explore the geology beneath your feet and uncover the stories that shaped our planet.

Plan your visit today: https://www.mun.ca/geocentre/visit/

08/24/2026

08/22/2026

Join us today for Science of Summer: Family Day at the Johnson Geo Centre! Spend the day exploring with a scavenger hunt, hands-on activities, and our popular Curiosity Crates designed to spark curiosity in learners of all ages.

🗓️ Today! August 22, 2026
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
📍 Johnson Geo Centre, 175 Signal Hill Rd, St. John's

08/20/2026

Unfortunately, our planned trivia night for tonight will not be going ahead. Please accept our apologies!

Let's try again next month! :)

Put your knowledge to the test at Spark After Dark Trivia on August 20 from 7–9 PM at the Johnson Geo Centre.

Hosted by Dr. Rod, this evening of trivia is open to teams of 2–8 people.
🎟️ Tickets: $10 + HST per person

For more information: https://munbg.online.red61.ca/event/314:80/

08/19/2026

Join us at the Johnson Geo Centre TONIGHT at 6:00 PM for a screening of Disney Pixar's WALL-E!

Bring your favourite blanket, pillow, or snacks, get comfy, and enjoy a fun evening at the movies.

Tickets here: https://munbg.online.red61.ca/event/314:69/
🎟️ Admission: $5 + HST
🍿 Popcorn: $3 + HST

We can't wait to see you there! 🎬

08/17/2026

Join us for another guided adventure to Mistaken Point, one of the world's most important fossil sites, led by palaeontologist Dr. Rod Taylor.

Your full-day experience includes round-trip transportation, a guided hike, and a picnic lunch.

📅 August 27, 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
💲 $175 + HST per person

Spots are limited, so be sure to reserve yours!

🎟️ Register here: https://munbg.online.red61.ca/event/314:90/

08/15/2026

Science of Summer Family Day is back!

Get ready for a day of hands-on fun, outdoor exploration, and exciting discoveries for the whole family! Come learn how Science is link to everything in our life with demonstrations, activities and crafts!

🗓️ August 22, 2026
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
📍 Johnson Geo Centre, 175 Signal Hill Rd, St. John's