Are you going to the 407 ETR Family Weekend at National Bank Toronto? Swing🎾on by for hands-on science fun inspired by tennis! 📍Sobeys Stadium, M3N 3A6 🗓️August 1-2 See you at the court! bit.ly/3S4YHDY
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Ask questions, seek answers & stay curious 🥼🧪🔭
Look at this! And this, and this and definitely this! 🧑🚀🤩 Come explore all things space 📍 235 Queens Quay W
Let us show you around! 🚀🔧🥽🍎 🏠 235 Queens Quay W
Unbox Innovation Station with us 📦👷♀️ Built for tinkering, testing and problem-solving, this new exhibit space uses a wide range of materials to bring your ideas to life 💡🔧
From blueprint to blast-off 🚀 Shoutout to the teams that put their creativity, hard work and hearts into bringing Space Deck and Innovation Station to life 💓🌌
Trending: The pixel stretch 🖼️🤳Also trending: The science behind sports ⚽🥼 Show your support with merch from the WonderStore! 📍Ontario Science Centre ➡️ 235 Queens Quay W, Toronto
You know what’s better than one science dance party? Multiple dance parties with our friends across the country! 🎉⚽ Shout out to TELUS Spark, Okanagan Science Centre, Manitoba Museum, Canada Science and Technology Museum and Discovery Centre.
Happening on Saturday! 🥳🎉 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 planetarium shows, performances, readings and more! To learn more visit 👉 bit.ly/4sJQ122
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.
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 on June 6! 🥳🎉
We’ve officially broken ground on our future home on Toronto’s waterfront! Learn more on our website 👉 bit.ly/4v84oPm
We had some heated debates about these turtle rankings 😮💨 Tomorrow is World Turtle Day, & we encourage you to share the love for these turtles that call Ontario home. Remember to always watch for turtles on roads, and to protect their wetland habitats. #WorldTurtleDay
Spring is in full bloom on Toronto’s waterfront 🌷✨ This long weekend, come for science fun at KidSpark—then explore the fresh blooms, sounds and smells of spring on Harbourfront Centre campus! 📅 Open all weekend, including Victoria Day Monday! ⏰10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 🔗 bit.ly/4q06nCF
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!
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! 💐
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 ⭐🏆👏
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.
There’s never a dull moment with science around! 🔍🔬
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!
Celebrate Earth Day with us at Downsview Park this Sunday! 🌎 Visit us 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 🔗 bit.ly/42dEVHK
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! 💚
📢 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 👉 bit.ly/4swTaT3
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 Harbourfront Centre
Canada is cheering you on, @astrojeremy! 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. 🌑🚀
This week, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen is set to make history as the FIRST Canadian to go to the Moon! 🇨🇦🌑
Happy vernal (spring) equinox! On this day, we get equal hours of day and night.
Can you find us at The Toronto Zoo? 🌑🦒 Embark on a March Break Moon Mission to put your lunar curiosity to the test on March 16, 18 & 20! To learn more, visit 👉 bit.ly/4b4jv5m
Keep your family booked and busy this March Break! Join us for space, animal and nature themed programming next week. 🌑🦋💐 Enjoy daily programming all about animals and nature, including reptile meet & greets, story time with Willie Poll and more!