H.R. MacMillan Space Centre

Great show tonight (Sept 27, 2024) 7pm show. Narrator was great. Very knowledgeable and well spoken. Answered questions professionally afterwards. The telescope crew was great as well.
Carl - a month ago

Came to the space center with three friends. It's definitely an interesting place, tickets to get in and see the "movie" we're 21 dollars. They have a section with old native artifacts from 80 thousand to 12 tĝhousand years ago! From the "ice age" Bathrooms on both levels, the second floor is all the space stuff. The Starroom was really cool the movie at the end was OK but In my opinion needs to be updated. The screen glitched out a bit towards the end. Over all had a great time wasn't to busy.
Russell Toopitson - 5 months ago

It has all you need in a rainy day. Space to wall and now about history of Vancouver. Also, the planetarium is an excellent place that offers different shows during the year. Book online it is better, it has an auditorium, washrooms, snacks areas and if you want to coordinate an event with your students, wedding or something else you can directly contact them. From downtown there are many ways to reach there and by car too. Good for kids and family moments. Be happy and enjoy a while here.
Juan Carlos “Juan Carlos Cornejo” Cornejo Alfaro - 10 months ago

Space, the final frontier! An enchanting evening awaits you. It has been years since my last visit, and the magic remains undiminished. Immerse yourself in one of the captivating planetarium shows, and if the night sky is clear, don't miss the opportunity to explore the observatory. While parking can be pricey, consider searching for street parking or opt for a delightful walk or bike ride. With two shows per evening, it's wise to purchase tickets in advance to avoid waiting in line. Suitable for all ages, it's a perfect choice for a family outing or a romantic date night.
Bradley Jones - a year ago

The space center shares the space with the Museum of Vancouver. When we arrived we were confused because we didn’t expect that. The cosmic courtyard is small but does provide artifacts and learning materials. At the back is a room where you can be a constellation which was cool. We enjoyed the science demo about how planets are made but had trouble staying interested in the universe beyond the earth showing. In fact many people in the audience were so uninterested that they fell asleep. Buying tickets online is convenient and ensures you are able to get in though you can’t apply discounts such as the Canadian AAA discount. Also, the tickets you buy limit you to which show and demo you can watch but not how long you can hang out in the cosmic courtyard. Though, as I said, it’s pretty small so in all, I’d estimate the visit to take about 2.5 hours or so. There are also many places nearby you can visit. We went to the waterfront park with the small beach behind the space center. The kids enjoyed it. They have paid parking which wasn’t full when we arrived but was crowded with people waiting for a spot when we left.
Jodie Le - a year ago