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    3.9 (231 reviews)
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    Olive W.

    It's Spring Break so we came to Science World instead of the mall to switch things up for our son. We grabbed the annual membership so we won't feel we are losing out for not staying there the whole day and the membership fee pays for itself in around 3 visits. I used to think Science World it's huge but it turns out it wasn't. Now that I am a mom, I noticed how toddler friendly the place is. We were legitimately surprised by how many babies and toddlers were inside! There is even an area for kids 5 and under. We can definitely make the membership worth it

    Tom M.

    A very cool interactive science museum. Lots of fun cool things to do. It's very large with a wide assortment of interactive exhibits! I highly recommend for families especially ones with younger school age kids.

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    Ash W.

    We had a blast at Science World with my kids (ages 1 & 4 years). I would say it's geared more towards kids 2 and up, but our 1 year old still found plenty to have fun with (the water play area was a big hit!). We stayed for 2.5hrs and didn't even get through all of it, so I think a family could totally make a whole day out of it if they wanted to.

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    Thu P.

    Came here randomly while my partner's friend was visiting town. I hadn't been here in 15 years. I had a lot of fun going around, especially in the section about fitness. However, the exhibits really felt geared towards younger children (I would say under 10) and I found it hard to engage as an adult. It was also disappointing to find out the dome theatre is only for special trips and not open to the general public. Still, it was an interesting way to spend two-ish hours. I would recommend if you have young children, but wouldn't recommend for anyone else.

    Like a vacuum that spits out a ball.
    john b.

    Kids loved all of the various hands on activities. Made the mistake of showing up during Sunday afternoon when it was absolutely packed. Kids literally spent 20 minutes watching this wall suction then spit out a foam ball. Although Science World is a bit pricey, I think it's worth it to spend 2-3 hours for the kids to be active.

    Great performance for After Dark Halloween edition

    Attended the Science World After Dark Halloween event and it was awesome! Brought my spouse as a surprise date and we both had a great night! The special performances were entertaining and many attendees dressed up in costume. Lots of fun!

    Raymond G.

    I came here last month with my family as part of my 50th birthday trip and our family of six first vacation together. We all had a blast here. There was so much to see and do here. When we first arrived, I remember looking at the illusions. I worked on a puzzle, that I was able to complete, but the rest of my family couldn't. Lol. My younger daughter at 24 years of age ended up being a volunteer up on stage for the bubbles presentation. We went in and saw a cool science theater show on electricity. I watched my younger daughter do a rock climbing wall. We all had a meal at Triple O's inside. It was a very good meal! After lunch, we did a couple of the game events like the wheelchair race and downhill skiing. There was an area that had alot of cool dinosaur items. We went into a room that had info on stuff on the human body. My younger daughter and I spent a good 30 minutes trying to play the Sperm Game. This was too funny :) My two granddaughters had to leave as they needed to go down for nap time. My younger daughter and I stayed a little longer. We visited the gift shop and she got a few items for some friends. We went into this one room that had several different inventions. We also saw this one display in a room where you can make the surroundings on the screen the way you wanted to with the environment. The list of things to do here is long. It was a super neat day here. I can't believe the last time I was here was Expo 86. That was 38 years ago! There is something to do here for all ages. Come check this place out!!!

    Wrong charge I told him that I need 2 adults tickets But he gave me 2 adults + 2 children
    Tao W.

    really really AWFUL experience here... one of the male conductor seems silly and, is he RACIST? I told him that I need two adult tickets but he set 2 adults + 2 children, which cost me 122.86 Canadian dollars. I didn't check the price until I entered. After I found out, I went back to the ticket office to negotiate a refund with another conductor (he was having a phone call at that time) He actually know that I was back and asking for an explanation, but he just PRETENDED NOT TO KNOW There was NO apology or explanation from beginning to end He is a COWARD!

    Jackie M.

    My family had only about an hour to spend a Science World. My daughter, six, said we need to go back to Vancouver to visit Science World again. Our membership to our home science museum got us in here for free, which was awesome! The exhibits we're interesting for the kids to play, and the adults enjoyed it too. However, it was very loud and chaotic with kids everywhere. I would not really imagine this being a fun place to visit as an adult without kids.

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    It's a great place for the family. I really enjoy taking the kids to places where they enjoy being.

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    Lots of fun for kids of All Ages / many interactive options. Hours of fun to be had by all.

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    Roedde House Museum - Another family bedroom

    Roedde House Museum

    4.3(16 reviews)
    2.5 kmWest End

    This lovingly preserved, historic Victorian home belonged to Vancouver's first book-binder and is…read moresuch a hidden gem! The house itself is worth a look with its beautiful architecture - but it's also full of interesting pieces of Canadian history and Roedde family artifacts. You can do a self guided tour - but we opted for the guided tour just for funsies and I'm so glad we did bc we learned a lot I feel like we may have missed just browsing on our own - such as the scandalous story of the home's architect! The house was built in 1893 by British architect Francis Rattenbury - and his story itself was pretty fascinating - a scandalous divorce from his first wife and he was eventually murdered by his second wife's lover! Drama drama :-o The docent also showed us a really neat "Domestic Science Diploma" of one of the family - it even had grades for "cookery" and "housewifery" - I had no idea they even had diplomas like that back then! The pace of our cultural change never ceases to amaze me. They also had a really lovely exhibit featuring renowned Canadian poet Pauline Johnson - whose father was a hereditary Mohawk chief! The house is very well curated and the docents are very knowledgeable. I especially loved how the house really immerses you in the life of the era - one of my fave things was all the Victorian dresses on display! So this museum might seem small but there's a lot to unpack here if you have the time. Their opening hours are limited and seasonal but accurate on their website. The whole neighborhood is historic and very walkable. I regret we didn't have enough time to thoroughly explore! The price is extremely reasonable- it's $10CAD which is just over $7USD at the time of this writing. Parking is limited and street parking in the neighborhood- but we just walked from our hotel easily.

    Wonderful little jewel of a museum. The house is full of period furniture and they give tours…read moreand have teas on the weekends. Very reasonable price for touring the house. I love little museums like this. The docents are so helpful and are passionate about the preservation of the house.

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    Lovely stained glass throughout the home

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    Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art - Hummingbird Gathering Space

    Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art

    4.6(16 reviews)
    1.7 kmDowntown
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    I love this gallery. It's very small but the work in it is gorgeous. I love the downstairs which is…read morefull of amazing works by Reid. The upstairs has temporary exhibits which are exciting. The gift shop is also pretty special. They have Native Northwest items, which I love, but they also have other wonderful items. I could have spent a lot of time here if I hadn't been in a hurry. There's a lovely courtyard outside to sit in and lots of coffee shops and restaurants in the area. I got a 2 year membership so I can go back often since I enjoy the place so much. If you have a big bag or backpack you will need to use a locker which takes a Canadian quarter - which you will get back. There are plenty of nice washrooms and there's an elevator if you can't do stairs. Staff are kind and helpful.

    The Bill Reid Gallery is the only public Gallery in Canada dedicated to the Indigenous Northwest…read moreCoast Art. It's a gorgeous 2-floor monument to the legendary Haida master artist, Bill Reid (1920 - 1998), and other established and upcoming artists. Before our visit, Gayle and I had never seen a museum like this. Outstanding! The museum space is full of natural light, great viewing angles, and compact enough to see it all and comprehensively in a relatively short period of time. We were overwhelmed with the sculptures, paintings, jewelry, and more, but not in a huge museum sort of way. The folks here know their art were more than happy to explain anything we asked. Their well curated gift shop is an extension of that. If you want a manageable deep dive into Haida and related art, and find yourself saying "Oh Wow!) at lot, this is your place.

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    Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art
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    Rennie Museum - Lunar New Year Chinese Lion Dance at Rennie

    Rennie Museum

    3.5(2 reviews)
    0.8 kmChinatown, Downtown Eastside

    You have no idea what treasures both modern and historical live behind the unassuming doors facing…read morePender. But a couple of clicks on their website will unlock an hour long tour, complete with a peek at an old school room, a trounce down the old Market Alley, and a frolic on the rooftop where stunning views, sculptures and the famed "Everything is going to be alright" neon sign meet the sky. Our tour guide's name was Caroline and it was her very first day as a guide. She rocked it. The current exhibit features Amy Bessone and Thomas Houseago, husband and wife, with a colourful mixture of paint and sculpture. It was quite educational, friendly and refreshing, not to mention the space itself is impressive and inspiring. I wonder what a party would be like here.... magical?

    I first heard about Bob "Condo King" Rennie's art collection in a Vancouver Sun article by John…read moreMackie in October of 2009. While this collection and its space are a benefit to Vancouver, there are many things that I dislike about this new gallery. First, Bob Rennie is a tycoon trained in the art of selling, schmoozing and fabricating. This is not necessarily the type of person that I associate with the collecting of *good* artwork for public consideration. Second, this is a private gallery, and Rennie never lets you forget it. You must reserve a spot on a tour, which runs every Thursday during each particular show (there will be three per year). When you enter the historic Wing Sang building on East Pender, a clueless receptionist from Rennie Market Systems greets you in a tasteful yet corporate lobby and prompts you to sign a waiver, really hitting home the fact that the owner is not comfortable with the public all up in his bid'ness. Third, I read a quote from Rennie stating "The only goal [of the gallery] is that artists want to show there." This one sentence proves that the rejuvenation of the Downtown Eastside, the educating of the public, the supporting of BC arts and the meaning of the artwork come a distant second to the promotion of the Rennie brand. Despite the misdirected motives and corporate principles behind this gallery, I must admit that it is a valuable addition to East Pender. With the infamous Carnegie Centre just one block away and the sad architectural situation in Strathcona, this building demonstrates some of the ways in which neighbourhoods can be revitalized from the inside out. Of course, gutting heritage buildings and opening new, popular establishments within old and/or run-down neighbourhoods always comes with the risk of gentrification, but Rennie's conversion of the Wing Sang building succeeds as a symbol of both preservation and progression. Rennie has created a hidden lair of idiosyncratic artwork and commerce in one of the oldest parts of Vancouver, but at least his Ivory Condo fails to infiltrate the atmosphere and ethos of Chinatown. The gallery provides Rennie with a surprising amount of space, and an even more surprising amount of wall space. There is a small exhibition area of about 400 square feet on the groundfloor which is perfect for smaller pieces, such as photographs and canvases. The two primary rooms are on the "second floor". I use quotations here because the second floor is comprised of the the top three floors that were destroyed and transformed into exhibition space. There are basically two rooms upstairs, and the main room is actually too lofty in my opinion, but it does give Rennie and the curator(s) freedom to present larger installations. My favourite thing about the building is the way in which elements from the original interiors have been incorporated into the gallery space, such as raw brick wall and distressed wainscoting. I encourage you to visit the gallery for the architecture alone. Book your tour: office@renniecollection.org I just hope Rennie's Wing Sang project doesn't lead to a Starbucks opening within Sun Yat-Sen Garden!

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    BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum

    BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum

    3.5(6 reviews)
    0.7 kmDowntown

    After I read an article about free admission over Family day weekend, I decided to join the early…read moregroup which starts 10 am. $18/adult is not cheap honestly and I'm very thanksful for this free event. Also right now, we have Beijing Winter Olympics, it was nice opportunity to learn Olypic history and sport archives. Basically most of museum goods were donated by real Olympians. Very generous and touchy to know hidden story behind the glory. There are corners for Terry Fox and Rick Hansen. Especially Terry's handwriting journal for the day before he started for Marathon of Hope was worth to read.

    I probably would not have visited this place on any other day except the day I went because the…read morecost was really cheap for some fan day event at the stadium next door. BUT, the Olympic exhibit alone may be worth the price of admission. It was pretty freaking cool. They had a cool setup with the men's hockey team with all the locker room name plates, and Scott Niedermayer's stick and gloves. Other cool things: the gifts that were given to the host country from other countries, including weird items like a ceramic egg, the different clothing the athletes wore for the opening and closing ceremonies, a copy of the opening ceremony speech and much more. Oh, and they had a display of the TONS of little pins that were created for the Olympics. They were adorable. Beyond that? If you're not interested in hockey or not Canadian, you may probably not have a good time. I love hockey so I was totally geeked out over the trading card exhibits that had all the cards from way back when. There's also all the Canucks jerseys in history. The view of the football stadium was also cool, and the play area is nice for kids as well. One thing I was looking forward to by the end of my visit was checking out the gift shop. There basically isn't one. They have a little area at the entrance of the store but it didn't have anything interesting at ALL. All I remember were a few books and clothing items from Ryan Kesler's clothing line. Come on, you can do better than that!

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    Carey Price is a First Nations from B.C.

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    BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum

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    Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Vancouver - 2015 Qui Ye Fang Art Exhibition

    Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Vancouver

    3.0(5 reviews)
    0.8 kmChinatown

    This is suppose to be a tourist attraction place but over time it is no longer is. There are a few…read morebusiness upstairs but the place is so run down that you don't want to go there. The business I am talking about are business that tourist would have no interest to go to like a notary office, accounting office, tutoring classes etc. There is the Sun Yat Garden inside but that is actually separate from the Chinese Cultural Centre. Also because of the area its in, I don't even think its safe to come here especially at night. My friends are here doing the lion dance. They have it during Chinese New year and Canada Day. There is a hall inside but again its so run down that I don't think people really rent it. But I guess people who actually come here are part of the Associations near by. And mostly old aged people (but again even my Grandparents have no interest in this place).

    Pretty good turnout. Unfortunately the advertisement for the movie says the movie starts at 6p. We…read morerushed down to make it on time to find out that it actually starts at 8:30p. We did however get to watch the lion dance as a result, which is always intense and empowering. As promised, there were plenty of ping pong and mahjong tables set up and being put to good use outside the courtyard. Weather was great and the courtyard was nice and secluded while security kept an eye on who was entering the free event. We would have liked to try the dumplings and mango pudding stands in the courtyard but since we paid $4.50 for parking for 2 hours, were had too much time left to kill before the show started. We ultimately decided to leave to eat at Bao Bei nearby then headed back home to grab lawn chairs and something warmer to wear before coming back. Brought our own chair to the movie because we knew by the time we came back there would not be enough seats based on the turnout. We got great seats and did splurge to try one bag of "Asian Flavoured popcorn" each right as the movie was starting which only cost $3/bag but was worth it... it was (shoyu flavour?) popcorn with a pleasant surprise twist of crispy rice crackers in the mix. Very peaceful experience. Meditation Park movie had us crying and laughing. It doesn't appear to be on the Canadian Netflix (maybe American) so if you can stream this movie somewhere I recommend it.

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    Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Vancouver - 2014 Traditional Chinese Ceremony of Coming of Age

    2014 Traditional Chinese Ceremony of Coming of Age

    Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Vancouver - Chinese Cultural Centre Museum

    Chinese Cultural Centre Museum

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