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Ontario Science Centre Ask questions, seek answers & stay curious 🥼🧪🔭 The Ontario Science Centre is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
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The Ontario Science Centre delights, informs and challenges the communities we serve, enriching people’s lives and understanding through engagement with science of local, national and global relevance. Since 1969, the Ontario Science Centre has welcomed more than 51 million visitors, with an interactive approach that was the model for Science Centres around the world. It is the public centre for i

nnovative thinking and provocative dialogue in science and technology, aiming to inspire a lifelong journey of curiosity, discovery and action to create a better future for the planet. Twitter:
YouTube: YouTube.com/user/OntarioScienceCentre

Youth-for-Youth (Y4Y) Innovation Program is back this summer! 🎉Created to engage kids in STEM through fun and meaningful...
05/28/2026

Youth-for-Youth (Y4Y) Innovation Program is back this summer! 🎉Created to engage kids in STEM through fun and meaningful ways, this free, two-week summer experience encourages participants to connect science to the world around them while working with youth mentors and Science Centre staff. Through hands-on activities, interactive workshops and collaborative projects, Y4Y participants have the opportunity to tackle real-world challenges that impact their local communities while building confidence, creativity and a sense of belonging in STEM.

Y4Y is for youth ages 12–14 from the Flemingdon Park and Thorncliffe Park neighbourhoods.

Know someone who would enjoy this program? Get all the details on our website, including information about location and program dates. Applications are due by Friday, June 5. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/42NIzbS

The Youth-for-Youth (Y4Y) Innovation Program is offered at no cost to participants thanks to the generous support of our Lead Sponsor, RBC Foundation.

05/28/2026

Get ready for bedtime with us as we talk about the importance of... SLEEP! 😴

A sharper memory, better focus and more productive days are just a few reasons to get enough shut-eye each night. How do you make sleep a priority?

This project is presented in collaboration with Ontario Brain Institute

Celebrate National Indigenous History Month with our FREE event! 🥳🎉Taking place at Evergreen Brick Works, Indigenous Cel...
05/27/2026

Celebrate National Indigenous History Month with our FREE event! 🥳🎉

Taking place at Evergreen Brick Works, Indigenous Celebration is a free, family-friendly event that features a performance by T Tribal Vision Dance, colouring activity with The Moccasin Identifier Initiative, storytelling with authors Nancy Cooper, Deborah Kigjugalik Webster and Sarabeth Holden. Plus, planetarium shows hosted by Samantha Doxtator in partnership with McMaster University.

Come for the festivities, stay for the Saturday Farmer’s Market!
📍Evergreen Brick Works
📅 Saturday, June 6
⌚9 a.m.–4 p.m.
💲FREE

🚗 Paid parking on-site is limited and fills up quickly on weekends. Visitors are encouraged to consider other methods of transportation.
🚌 A free shuttle bus runs between Broadview Station and Evergreen Brick Works.
🎟️ Registration is not required for entry but encouraged to help with event planning
🔗 https://bit.ly/4sJQ122

Presented by: TELUS
Venue Partner: Evergreen Brick Works

💡Community leaders: Join us on Tuesday, June 9 at 1 p.m. for our latest webinar, Engaging the Public in Ontario’s Energy...
05/26/2026

💡Community leaders: Join us on Tuesday, June 9 at 1 p.m. for our latest webinar, Engaging the Public in Ontario’s Energy Transformation. During this free, one-hour session, we’ll be breaking down big ideas behind the province’s energy transformation and sharing resources you can use in your work and in conversations with your communities. Gain the knowledge you need to navigate and participate in Ontario’s exciting energy future!

Register today 👉https://bit.ly/4uqYQQ0

This webinar is presented in collaboration with WattNext

We’ve officially broken ground on our future home on Toronto’s waterfront! 🪏 On track to open in 2029, our new dynamic ...
05/25/2026

We’ve officially broken ground on our future home on Toronto’s waterfront! 🪏

On track to open in 2029, our new dynamic destination at Ontario Place is designed to bring science to life for visitors of all ages with:
📌A state-of-the-art mainland building
📌A revitalized Pod complex
📌An enhanced Cinesphere

Inspired by the meeting of the lake, land and sky, the building is designed to be an embodiment of science with features that invite exploration at every turn. Highlights include:

✨A constellation-inspired campus layout, using star-like patterns to connect the new building with the Pods and Cinesphere

☀️A working sundial built into the exterior, reimagining one of the oldest ways to track time

⛵Flowing, sail-like architecture that reflects the movement of wind and water along the waterfront

💚Green roof and terraces that manage rainwater naturally

We can’t wait to welcome you to our future home, where discovery and imagination come together. Here’s to inspiring the next generation of scientists, thinkers and explorers!

Stay tuned for more construction updates as the new Ontario Science Centre takes shape.

We had some heated debates about these turtle rankings 😮‍💨Tomorrow is World Turtle Day, and we encourage you to share t...
05/22/2026

We had some heated debates about these turtle rankings 😮‍💨

Tomorrow is World Turtle Day, and we encourage you to share the love for these turtles that call Ontario home. 🐢💚 Remember to always watch for turtles on roads (especially from May through to October), and to protect their wetland habitats.

05/15/2026

Myth or fact: You can't teach an old dog new tricks 🐶

The answer is... myth! Our brains are a lot more flexible than you might think, and learning new skills that you enjoy at any age is a great way to keep your brain happy and healthy.

What new skills will you challenge yourself to learn?

This project is presented in collaboration with Ontario Brain Institute.

Save the date: Join us on Saturday, June 6 for Indigenous Celebration!🎉Taking place at , this free, family-friendly even...
05/12/2026

Save the date: Join us on Saturday, June 6 for Indigenous Celebration!🎉

Taking place at , this free, family-friendly event celebrates Indigenous ways of knowing through interactive workshops, performances, activities and more.

Come for the festivities, stay for the Saturday Farmer’s Market!
📍Evergreen Brick Works
⌚9 a.m.–4 p.m.
💲FREE

🚌 A free shuttle bus runs seven days a week, all year round between Broadview Station and Evergreen Brick Works.
🚗 Paid parking on-site is limited and fills up quickly on weekends. Visitors are encouraged to consider other methods of transportation.
🎟️ Registration is not required for entry but encouraged to help with event planning 👉 https://bit.ly/4sJQ122

Indigenous Celebration is presented by

Let’s go, Tempo 👏👏👏We’re not just big fans, Toronto Tempo—we’re also obsessed with the history and science of the game! ...
05/08/2026

Let’s go, Tempo 👏👏👏

We’re not just big fans, Toronto Tempo—we’re also obsessed with the history and science of the game! Basketball was invented over 100 years ago by Canadian-American Dr. James Naismith, a physician and sports coach. The game has come a long way since then! Today, basketball coaches and players use physics, biomechanics and data analytics to help boost performance and prevent injuries.

Good luck in your inaugural season, Toronto Tempo! We’ll be cheering you on as Canada’s FIRST WNBA team. 🔊🔥

We’re pleased to present you with this bouquet of floral science, perfect for sharing this Mother’s Day weekend with the...
05/08/2026

We’re pleased to present you with this bouquet of floral science, perfect for sharing this Mother’s Day weekend with the moms, caregivers and nurturers in our lives who care for us and help us grow! 💐

05/06/2026

We all know art meets fashion, but did you know that science meets fashion as well? 🤩 Our staff are always rocking their science-inspired fits at the office and we thought it was time they got the attention they deserve ⭐🏆👏

05/04/2026

Stress happens. But it’s not unstoppable—you can train your brain to respond better! 🧠💪 Small daily habits, from breathwork and exercise to creativity and social connection, strengthen neural pathways and build resilience that can rewire your brain over time.

This project is presented in collaboration with Ontario Brain Institute

Get ready for more science fun starting this summer! 🎉🔬☀️We’re excited to invite families and kids of all ages to experi...
04/30/2026

Get ready for more science fun starting this summer! 🎉🔬☀️

We’re excited to invite families and kids of all ages to experiment, create and turn learning into an adventure—with more space and more Science Centre exhibits to explore at Harbourfront Centre!

Along with the hands-on fun at KidSpark, we’re opening more experiences this summer:

🚀 Space Deck: Explore the cosmos in a planetarium experience and learn about Canadian contributions to space exploration.

🔧 Innovation Station: Let your imagination lead the way with hands-on activities, where every question opens the door to new possibilities.

⚽ Curiosity Commons: Get outdoors and in the game for FREE sporty science programming this summer!

We can’t wait to spend the summer with you! 💫

Just in: Canada is going back to space! 🇨🇦🚀Travelling to the International Space Station, Canadian Space Agency astronau...
04/24/2026

Just in: Canada is going back to space! 🇨🇦🚀

Travelling to the International Space Station, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk is assigned to NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission. 🚀 Josh will be the FIRST Canadian to fly under the Commercial Crew Program!

Launching no earlier than September 2026, this crew is focused on conducting science studies and testing technologies while living and working on the Space Station 👏 We are so excited for what’s to come and what this means for Canada–congratulations, Josh!

📸: Canadian Space Agency

Celebrate Earth Day with us at Downsview Park this Sunday! 🌎 Pop by to take a closer look at nature using real observati...
04/23/2026

Celebrate Earth Day with us at Downsview Park this Sunday! 🌎 Pop by to take a closer look at nature using real observation and recording tools. 🔎🔬

📍Downsview Park (70 Canuck Ave.)
📅 Sunday, April 26
⏰ 12 - 5 p.m.
💲FREE
🔗 https://bit.ly/42dEVHK

Same sentiment, different mission. 🌎🫶The iconic Earthrise photo was taken by astronaut William Anders during the Apollo ...
04/22/2026

Same sentiment, different mission. 🌎🫶

The iconic Earthrise photo was taken by astronaut William Anders during the Apollo 8 mission. This striking image of our fragile planet helped reawaken the environmental movement and inspired the creation of Earth Day, celebrated each year on April 22! 💚

Today, we encourage you to choose Earth (thank you, Christina Koch!) by going for a bike ride, observing your local trees or even watching a nature documentary. 🚲🌲🎬 However you celebrate today, make sure to take a moment to appreciate all the ways nature nurtures us.

📷: NASA

📢 Calling all parents and caregivers! Ontario Science Centre summer camp is BACK at Harbourfront Centre for kids aged 7-...
04/21/2026

📢 Calling all parents and caregivers! Ontario Science Centre summer camp is BACK at Harbourfront Centre for kids aged 7-10. 🎉

Themed weeks include:
💡Incredible Inventors
🌊 Ocean Explorers
🚗 Motion Notion
🍁Great Canadian Science Quest

To register and learn more, visit 👉 https://bit.ly/4swTaT3

04/16/2026

Our exhibit maintenance team makes sure KidSpark is ready for play—even before the Sun comes up!☀️From stocking the grocery store to making sure all the stuffies are ready for a day of play, they truly put the “spark” in KidSpark ❤️

📍 KidSpark at

Teachers: We’re excited to share that we are offering three professional development webinars to support the 2026 Ontari...
04/14/2026

Teachers: We’re excited to share that we are offering three professional development webinars to support the 2026 Ontario Kindergarten curriculum!

Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Education, each session brings together a panel of experts for thoughtful conversations about STEM, play‑based learning and what this looks like in real Kindergarten classrooms. You’ll hear both big‑picture ideas and practical tips that you can put to use in your day-to-day teaching.

📆 April 16, April 29 & May 5
⏰ 4:00–4:45 p.m.

Registration required 👉 https://bit.ly/4t7dw6l

04/13/2026

We’re still OVER THE MOON thinking about Artemis II 🌕💭 and feeling starry-eyed reminiscing about our visit from Jeremy Hansen in 2023! 🤩 He talked about all things Artemis and the challenges of visiting the Moon. But most importantly, inspired the next generation to set goals in life and never give up on them. 💫💖🚀

If you’d like to watch his full presentation, the recorded version is on our YouTube page 👉 https://bit.ly/4tDnyvM

How incredible is it that we were able to witness the wonder, excitement and collective JOY of Artemis II together?Congr...
04/11/2026

How incredible is it that we were able to witness the wonder, excitement and collective JOY of Artemis II together?

Congratulations to the courageous crew members and their families, NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Mission Control team, scientists, communicators and everyone involved in the success of the mission. 🌕

Not only did you masterfully send four humans farther into space than ever before, but you inspired us to be kind, curious and take in the wonder for all of humanity.

And to our friends at the Canadian Space Agency Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen and CapCom Jenni Gibbons, thank you for representing all of Canada with your talent, dedication and integrity. 🇨🇦

From all of us at the Ontario Science Centre, thank you. 🫶🚀🍁

A round-up of our highlights from the Artemis II mission (so far)! 🚀🫶 Is there anything you would add? 🤩
04/09/2026

A round-up of our highlights from the Artemis II mission (so far)! 🚀🫶 Is there anything you would add? 🤩

Canada is cheering you on, Jeremy Hansen! We could not be more proud. 🌑🇨🇦 Thank you for inspiring all of us to dream big...
04/01/2026

Canada is cheering you on, Jeremy Hansen! We could not be more proud. 🌑🇨🇦 Thank you for inspiring all of us to dream bigger, take risks and value teamwork to achieve greatness. ♥️🤩 Go Artemis II, go Jeremy and go Canada!

📸Taken during Jeremy’s visit to the Ontario Science Centre in 2023. 🌑🚀

We can’t set your out-of-office for you, BUT we can write you a letter excusing you and your families from daily respons...
04/01/2026

We can’t set your out-of-office for you, BUT we can write you a letter excusing you and your families from daily responsibilities and chores. Here’s to collectively geeking out over the Artemis II mission–featuring Canadian Space Agency’s very own Jeremy Hansen! 🚀

Reminder: The rocket is scheduled to launch TODAY at 6:24 p.m. EDT

*Cue our squeals of excitement*

Want to tune in for the launch? NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration is live streaming on various platforms. Learn more 👉 https://go.nasa.gov/4dnuWGU

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