Visiting from out of town with our toddler and decided to get some educational fun in for the family. We had to actually reschedule our tickets to the next day (you book a time slot online), since our little one had a meltdown shortly before our time. A quick call to Science World and we were able to move our slot easily! Thank you! We were able to be dropped off by family members but there was a parking lot nearby. On a Sunday, as expected, it was relatively crowded. I will say I think my boyfriend and I had more fun than my son. We LOVED all the interactive exhibits.... muscle memory w/ VR skiing.. figuring out how strong our grip was.... could we fit ourselves into a small box? We had a blast. We liked going through the area w/ all the animals, trying to figure what laid what egg.. and the Body Works exhibit where we refreshed our memory on the human body.. and yes, S-E-X! There was even a video game where you direct the sperm to the egg, it was hysterical. This place very much reminded me of the Exploratorium in San Francisco, which I have not been to in years.. thank you Science World for a good time! read more

Tip: park on the street across from science world. Easily spend 2 plus hours here with a 5 year old and an eight year old. Trex exhibit was awesome. Very realistic, even had the fake saliva in mouth. Practice stretching And vertical jump which is fun for the kids. Many science oriented hands on stops will keep kids busy. Just make sure to keep their hands sanitized. Only downside is their planetarium was closed. read more

Another great activity for a day indoors! There were plenty of things to do, especially for a little older kids who understand various science concepts. For the younger kids, there was a fun water play area with some balls, where our niece spent most of her time. All in all, it was a good way to spend a few hours with everyone if you need an afternoon activity. As you can see, I entertained myself trying to put some blocks together too (much harder than it looks!) read more

We absolutely loved Science World. If we lived in Vancouver we would be here at least once a month. It has a combination of hand on exploration, games and study material. Our 3.5 daughter was excited to 'play' with hands on exploration, but it also game me an opportunity to explain some things... like why does the ball float in the air..? The play area is huge too! The only problem was leaving - so hard to stop kids from exploration but nap time is a must. read more

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Came here for the first time during a trip to Vancouver. As an adult, I was impressed by all the activities that were related to health/understanding the human body and how they were able to turn most things into a game for the kids to learn. For the kids, this place easily provided hours of entertainment (and hopefully learning), though they did get a little frustrated in the middle of the day when it was a lot more crowded. If we lived in Vancouver, we would definitely get a membership to this place. read more

What a great place for kids and adults! Most of the stations are interactive, so it's a fantastic way for people to get first-hand experience. They also have a toddler area (0-5 years of age) for the little ones to play and learn at their own level. read more

Science World - Exterior of the Science World building - Museums Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This is a must visit if you are traveling with kids. We spent 3 hours there, but could have easily spent a few more. There is so much to do, and it even includes a cute toddler area. Easy to get to as it is right next to the sky train station. read more

Science World - Museums Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I WOUDNT RECOMMEND UNLESS YOU HAVE KIDS WITH YOU... Google said its interaction for everyone.. well we dont have kids and everything looks pretty much for kids ONLY.. too much kids..... so I am glad we didnt bought tickets for science center and we just bought IMAX movie APOLLO 11. Movie was OK but a lot of kids got bored on the movie and were screaming which was bothering. Cinema is right in globe and screen is not so convenient to watch. Quality was also not greatest. IMAX much better in Victoria or Seattle. Wasn't impressed. read more

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I visited Science World on my first trip to Vancouver. My friend and I are both grown adults, so the exhibits weren't really made for us. However, we had a great time perusing the interactive exhibits and playing around all the same! I did think admission (for one time visit) was a little high for what you get, but I had fun and spent a couple of hours going through everything. So it was worth seeing, and I'd maybe return again on a day where indoor exploring was what I wanted. If you do have kids, it's totally worth coming. There are so many interactive areas for them to explore and learn in, plus live demonstrations regularly throughout the day. Your kids will LOVE this place as they play and learn at the same time... and you won't mind it either. ;) read more

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We thought it was best suited to the under 10 year old crowd. We spent a few hours with our 11 and 13 year olds.

We've had numerous weekends and weekdays here while my boy was growing up. We had annual family membership as well. This place inspires kids as well as adults. Parking is ok, and many constructions have started around this area, which makes this place seem safer than before. There are so many things to explore here with kids and a nice place to view the beautiful Vancouver skyline from here. It is a blessing Vancouver has this in the city that you can have easy access to. Good for families and alone. You only see happiness and joy here. read more

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Yep, definitely more suited for little kids. We got the ticket plus $8 to see the special Pixar exhibition, and I wish we could have only gotten the Pixar tickets as that was the only exhibit worth seeing in my opinion (for a group of people in their early 20s). This is also considering paying $30 in total (with student discount), while where I'm from in Toronto, the Ontario Science Centre was cheaper and was definitely way bigger with more interesting exhibitions to see. The Pixar exhibition was cool in the sense they showed every step of the Pixar movie animation process, and there were quite a few hands-on stations for you to try mimic what they did to produce the movies. It was definitely really eye-opening to see how much work goes into producing the movies and how much detail is put into each frame. The rest of the tour was kinda lame. The exhibition areas were quite small and the stations were more geared towards younger children. Also, since it's the summer vacation time, there were a lot of kids visiting Science Worlds, and us being young adults, didn't feel like fighting over little kids to try out the stations, so a lot of the times we could only watch on the side to see how the stations work. With that being side, the view from outside was gorgeous, especially since we had walked from the other side of the water from the Olympic Village. From the few times we ride by the Science World at night on the SkyTrain, the lights were so beautiful too. read more

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Amazing had a great time even for adults it's honestly fun recommend this place I like the fact they have the water view

The first floor had tactile games which were a bit lame but it was spacious. The second floor had more anatomy/human biology exibhit which was interesting to me (body parts and the mechanics of each motion demonstrated). There were other different pocket areas for science and exploration but I wasn't too impressed by this place. Luckily with our AZTC membership, we were able to come in here. Parking is 4 hours/ $13 CAD. read more

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Perfect place to take kids! Also perfectly fine for adults too. I don't have kids and I went alone. There's lots of things to learn, obviously geared more towards younger folks but that doesn't steer older people from enjoying this interactive museum. I wish there were more exhibits that appealed to an older crowd but other than that I thoroughly enjoyed my time here. read more

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Super cool museum with lots of interesting displays for the kids. We also enjoyed it with our boys. They really liked all the different play areas. Wish the hours were longer to enjoy especially during the winter when it's colder outside. read more

Friend recommended science world for our Richmond / Vancouver BC day trip. At first I thought it was only for kids but as an adult, I found everything here really interesting and fun. First floor has restaurants and stores, second floor are where all the fun exhibits are located. You will find an assortment of exhibits related to physics, the human body, engineering, etc., and if you're bringing a 0-5 child, be sure to check out the play area directly catered for young children. There is a cool water station, "light" stations, and even a place for babies in the crawling stage. One thing missing here is an exhibit/area related to outer space and space exploration (my favorite). It also tends to get crowded here so people forget to line up or wait their turn. Besides these points, a perfect place to hang out with friends or the family. read more

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I have never been to a Science Museum/Science World so boring as this one. Please save your $100, and just have your kids play outside at the playground outside. Sure there were some interactive activities there, but nothing intriguing that an adult as myself or my kids enjoyed at all. We'll definitely pass on this one next time we're in town again. read more

Science World - Outside - Museums Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We had kids ages 1 through 10 and they each found things that fascinated them during our 4hr visit (which included lunch). This was a very neat place to spend a rainy cold Vancouver morning. Compared to the other science museums we've gone to in the US, I thought this one was pretty good. There were age-appropriate areas for toddlers all the way up through maybe early-middle school. If my kids wrote this review they would write about the balls they threw into the water way, the balls they pushed into the vacuum maze, the dinosaur room, the live bee colony, the hippo hanging on a fulcrum, or the fiber optics displays. Kids are gonna love it no matter what. Here are some adult tips: 1. KIDS. Yep there's tons of kids here, and they cry, ride strollers, and run around. If you don't like kids, don't come here, or wait until they have "after dark" type events. I never used to visit these types of places until AFTER I had kids, and I would never come here without them. 2. Architecture lab. A whole room dedicated to building things with little wooden planks, just to see how fast your little one will knock it down. I think they enjoy the demolition more than the construction. Right outside this architecture lab is a brain wave game. Two people sit across each other with their foreheads on a sensor. The object of the game is to create "alpha" waves by getting rid of all your mind chatter. If you can create this artificial "nirvana" in your head by blocking out all the noise surrounding you, your alpha waves will roll all the way across the table...If not, your opponent will roll the ball all the way into your side. Talk about playing mind games. 3. Smart window. This window has liquid crystals which allow you to see through the window when you turn the switch on because the electricity running through the crystals aligns them all up nicely. When you turn the switch off, the window is opaque, because the crystals are randomly dispersed. Or something. It was wild. 4. RECIPROCATE membership! We brought our Hawaii science museum membership card (check ASTC.org) which reciprocates with this Science World so we got in free (saving my family $85). 5. PARKING. We paid for parking by the hour in the adjacent lot. After we were done we headed over to Chinatown to see the Sun Yat Sen garden which was only a few blocks away. Kids loved it. read more

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Science world is a bit of love hate. For an adult visiting this place, I find it expensive for what it is. Not only that, the exhibits are not enough to stimulate my neurons so that my synapses fire uncontrollably - a two star for me. For my daughter, she is on hyperdrive when she comes in here. Kids love it and there is no denying that. The exhibits are totally geared towards children. Easily a four star for that. Protip: If you have kids, sign up for the Preschool Curiosity Club. This is an interactive teaching session where the kids get to learn various things about science and what not - astronomy, dinosaurs, food and cooking, seeds and plants, instruments, etc, etc. The price of one four week session is $90 and also includes your admission to the general exhibits after the 1 hour class ends. You can stay as long as you want afterwards. One adult and one child is allowed in the session. One day general admission is ~$40 for one adult and one child. Do the math. Overall average - 3 stars. read more

Science World brings back memories of school field trips and high school dates, but now there's another memory, with my baby. We had a birthday party to attend so we decided to show up earlier to explore. That one hour sure went by fast! I think we spent the majority of our time in the animal exhibit so we had to rush through the music and body works exhibit. Next time, I'm going to make sure I have at least 3 hours. The birthday party room was a good size facing the water of False Creek. There were 3 staff members who helped set up the tables, table covers, games and banners. It's a great place to hold your little one's birthday especially when it's raining outside. The kids were kept busy and they loved it. That's what mattered. Note - They have a Nursing Room located in the Kid Space section where you can feed your baby in peace. The room is comfortable and has a 2 way mirror so you can see what's going on outside. Better than looking at 4 walls waiting for your baby to finish. Good job Science World! read more

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Another ridiculously expensive attraction in the city ($25.75 for an adult admission) that I have not been to in years, so even though I wasn't overly interested in Science World, I wanted to check it out with my Inspiration Pass. (How a family with several children can afford Science World, I don't know.) None of my friends were available to go, so I went alone, and I probably would have had a better time going with friends. Going alone as an adult is kinda lame, as Science World is geared towards kids and families, so there wasn't much that was very interesting for a single adult. (I do wish I had caught the Body Works exhibit though--that seemed cool.) The feature exhibit was "Top Secret: Licence to Spy", an interactive exhibit for kids, in which they have to solve clues and puzzles to figure out the answer (reminded me of an escape room). Cool idea, but being an adult, not my cup of tea. All in all, it's a cool place for kids, but not interesting enough for childless adults. Also, it's just too expensive, and not really worth the money. read more

Science world didn't change much over the years. There are a few exhibition that changes through out the year but 80% is the same every time you go. Once in awhile they have free admission happening but I don't bother going then. Its usually packed and crazy. Not to mention parking is hard to find too. For kids its fun. Adults not so much. I mean you have to like coming here or not. To me, it doesn't spark much interests. read more

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This place is amazing! What a fun, educational and interesting place. So many different topics. Well worth the walk from the port area.

Wow, they've really changed this place since I was last here in the 1990s. The only parts I still recognize are the kids' stage, and the spinning discs where you see colours. Parking is available on the side streets if you don't mind walking a few blocks. There are also near pay lots. Admission is $25 for adults, and $6 on top for an IMAX movie. As mentioned, they've done a complete renovation of the place. There's now an outdoor farm exhibit and some water and electricity displays. Guess they want to teach the kids about conservation, which is a good thing. The kids' puzzle area is pretty fun - some of the puzzles are quite difficult, even for adults. However, one can also just look up the solutions on one's smartphone. Oh how times have changed. There is also an animal section, as well as a human (think "Body Worlds") exhibit as well. Pretty neat stuff. My only complaint is that wow, Science World really sold out. The exhibits have so many corporate sponsors. I can see kids asking their parents what Encana and BC Hydro are. Guess it's not that cheap to maintain the building. The IMAX theatre here was at one point the most complex one in the world, with over a billion moving parts (read that somewhere). Not sure if this place still holds the record. To get there, you have to walk up this really long ramp. I wish there was a shortcut somewhere. If there is one, I couldn't find it. The IMAX movie I saw was called "To The Arctic". Makes you appreciate the life of a polar bear quite a bit. If you've seen the film, that poor seal sure didn't stand a chance. Definitely worth checking out once if you haven't been for a while. read more

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Came here on a busy Thursday, and it looked like there were several school field trips going on, because holy hell was it packed. But, still enjoyable. There are interesting exhibits in the museum, and plenty of kid friendly places to go to including a playground where you can let your kids go at it all out. Lots of interactive displays. Highlights that come to mind are an Albert Einstein made out of toast (yes, actual bread), a display of Bumblebee from Transformers, an infinitely spanning hole of dark lights that is bound to scare most people (not just kids), and more. I'm going to keep this review short, see my attached photos to get a better sense of what you can expect. As far as pricing, I am looking at my bank statement right now and it cost me $37.96 in US Dollars after conversion to get two adults in. Son got in free because he's under 2 years old. read more

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If you aren't from Vancouver, you might be intrigued with the gigantic glowing sphere dome as you drive into the city. That my non-local friends, is Science World. Many say that to enjoy Science World you either have to be into science OR have kids with you. I am not the most fond of science nor do I have children, but I am totally a kid at heart, so naturally I've always had a blast at Science World. Admission is about $30 after tax for one adult. However, if you're a senior, student or child, the fee is cheaper. You can buy tickets online or at the door. Each exhibition room is dedicated to a specific theme. If I remember correctly, there's one room dedicated to sustainability, another for the human body, one for animals, and more. Each exhibition is interactive, fun and informative. Every time I've come to visit, I found myself learning something new, which I suppose is the point. If you have younger kids and like museums and interactive exhibits, then add Science World as a must visit on your list. read more

TL;DR SO FUN, best for kids, but you can enjoy it as an adult too Science World is your classic science museum. They have a large space, so they have so many different exhibits. The museum is catered towards children, but if it's not to packed, you can enjoy it as an adult too. They have a gorgeous view. My favorite is the mini rotating rock climbing wall. read more

I was a bit diappointed with this science world. It's actually made for younger kids 12 and under. The live shows were something that my son did at school in middle school, and the short movies were short clips that were a little old, PBS type. Wasn't too captivating. I think for what we paid it wasn't worth going to with older kids. Most kids that were there were about 8 and under. read more

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It was really interactive and entertaining. Kids and adults alike will enjoy the educational toys and games Science World has. Will definitely return. read more

Science World is completely AMAZING! It was so much more than I expected in the best way possible. We played and explored and expanded our minds for five hours and as they kicked us out because the museum was closing, my children all asked if we could come back the next day! This never ever happens, and this left both my husband and I speechless. When you arrive there's a whole room dedicated to sustainability and shows how much power it takes to create the energy which fuels everything in our lives. It also had so many exhibits that showed how much trash we create in our daily lives and it gave us all a lot to think about in terms of our levels of product consumption. We moved on to a floor full of puzzles and tried to solve everything we could until we took a break to eat cheeseburgers and fries in their cafeteria area. We left my Mom to hang out there kid free as we explored the rest of the museum. In the Body Works area I randomly walked up to my 11-year old daughter who was playing a video game and gasped as I realized she was a sperm trying to find its way to fertilize an egg. Can we say awkward? Then we hopped over to a machine that shows you what you'll look like when you're 70. This completely freaked out my children, but I am happy to admit I still look amazing in 30 years! Woo hoo! We continued on to experience so many exhibits in which my children were able to touch and feel almost everything. My seven year old who is very rambunctious did not have a single moment during those five hours where she said she was bored or wanted to watch a smart phone. Not only did they love it, but we were able to experience their joy with them and that was completely priceless. A lot of reviews write that Science World is pricey, but it costs money to upkeep exhibits, pay enthusiastic staff to educate your children and maintain a gorgeous facility. If I lived in Vancouver I'd totally have a yearly membership. Attractions like Disneyland are very pricey these days, but most of us are willing to pay the price to experience fascination and magic. Consider Science World to be a total deal because magic totally lives here! read more

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I love science world. I use to go as a child and coming back as an adult, well, wasn't as exciting haha. None the less science world is exactly what you would expect it to be for a fun filled day of experiments and attractions. My personal favourite was going up to the dome and watching in their "theatre". If you do go there it is worth the extra 6$ to watch a short 30min film. For two adults Including the film I paid about 60$ with one student discount. Food choices were slim. If you don't like triple Os there are plenty of restaurants surrounding science world. With all day in and out access with a stamp. read more

Science World - Museums Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Fun day for 4 adults, 15 and 10 year old kids. We were really worried that this would be for little kids only but after reading many reviews and being stuck inside because of rain, we gambled and won! When we got in line to purchase the pricey tickets, we were really scared by the number of toddlers in line. We asked the information desk and they assured us there was lots for older kids and adults to do. The bottom floor was my favorite. There was many square tables with 4 physical puzzles on each. The puzzles were all ones you had to work our physically like wooden blocks, metal rings you have to separate, etc... I could have spent hours in that area. Near there was a stage for science shows by staff. The little kids loved it. We spent quite a bit of time on the second floor. There were different ways that you could test your flexibility, reaction time, strength, concentration, ability to relax, etc... Adults and kids have a fantastic time testing themselves as well as competing against each other. We also went to the IMAX movie. It was cool to be inside the dome, but it was not more special than any other IMAX movie, because most of the dome surface area was not used. The movie was fine although the leg room for the seats is strangely cramped. We enjoyed it, we'd go again. And yes, older kids like it too! read more

Very cool place to visit! My favorite thing was the dinosaur exhibit and my second favorite was the 70s dance room. Your silhouette is reflected on the wall while James Bond 007 music is playing. This is a must visit if you have kids. They have a very interactive play room that was very fun! read more

Fun to find out how much fatty substance is in our food. It has a place to kids and adults to play with wood blocks. Good luck trying to find parking. You'll have to walk about 15 mins from parking spots. read more

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I was Vancouver on a solo trip. Thought I'd check out the science museum. Very much geared towards children or non solo visitors. I don't think I'll be coming back, at least not on my own. The mirror maze was completely worth it though. It was so much fun and hilarious when everyone kept running into each other. I do recommend going just to experience the mirror maze. read more

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Great when you have kids and it's raining out. There's lots for them to do and explore. The second second floor has so many different areas where your kids can play with water features, ball areas, another section for sand play, tree house, peg building. It's more so for younger kids I find. We didn't have a chance to explore the full area, but you can always go back in if you have a stamp. The only area I would say I was disappointed was when we went during the cats and dogs area. This is their feature show? It wasn't that exciting and not as interactive. It was too bad they didn't have play of pretend X-ray, or vet there to allow you to care for if they had pretend animals. I would have thought at least they would spend a lil more time for their feature area to be more exciting to kids. I would def bring my child here again as you don't need to worry if you didn't pack food as there is a white spot there. read more

pretty good science museum and very interactive. a very popular place in Vancouver judging by the number of people + kids on a saturday afternoon. Pricing was also very reasonable with canadian dollars. there was also a timely and interactive show/demonstration where one of the staff would present a science experiment or two in the main foyer. very entertaining. there is snack and 'theme park' type food available in the cafe as well - burgers, fries, hot dogs, etc. Not 5 star by any means, but pretty convenient for the location. We stayed on the other side of town off of Hornby, so it was very easy to take the water taxi across for a short walk back. read more

Our first trip to Canada together as a family. Took our 7yo and 18 month old. Visited on a wed. Paid parking in front, not busy. Lots of activities for both kids and fun for the adults too. Stroller friendly. Watched a free show at the centre stage. So check the schedule when you arrive as they didn't tell us when we paid for admission. They only asked if we were going to include the movie with our admission, which we declined. Luckily we paid the 4hr parking and not 2. Our relatives said we would spend 2-3hrs but there's so many activities, you could easily reach the 4hrs. There's food and vending machines all around and a japadog stand out front. Not sure if you're allowed to bring outside food in tho. They didn't check our bags. So I think you could bring snacks? We brought our hydroflasks. It's 3 stories with the movie theatre on third floor. There's an outdoor area as well. And a closed in play area for 0-5yo on second floor. My 7yo was allowed to accompany her sibling inside. Would definitely come back again if we visit. Fun the entire family. read more

Our family went there on Twilight Tuesday and had a great time! We spent 3 hours and explored several main exhibits. First, we went to see the impressive short movie, the Science Behind the Pixar. In the gallery, there are so many funny workstations for gigging the features and scenes. My little girl really loves the fluffy monster model The highlight of the museum is the animal exhibit. Our little dinosaur fun was so exciting when she saw so many giant dinosaurs: Allosaurus, Peteosaurus, Triceratops and T-rex!!! I had been so anxious to find a dinosaur museum in Vancouver. What a big surprise! The heart drum in the bodywork area is really impressive and educational. Although my kid is too young (3 years old) to understand the sustainable system, she still had fun in playing the water gun. Would recommend this funny place to my friends! read more

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