One of my favorite places to take kids that are about 6-10 years old is Science World. They have great exhibits and demonstrations that go on all day long. Exhibits change on a regular basis but they also have the old favorites that kids love. My kid could spend a day just in the room with the flashing light. There is also a great park very close by too.
As a lifetime resident of Vancouver, this has always been one of my favorite places to visit since I was a kid. Science World is very much family-oriented, and has a lot of fun, educational exhibits. The rotating exhibitions are also fantastic; some of my favorites included LEGO, dinosaurs, and Body Works. It's also very convenient to reach via transit, since it's right next to Main Street Skytrain station. Definitely a must-see for families living in Vancouver.
Boring and filled with children. The cockroaches were cool tho.
I found the which changed the experience unfortunately. Lego exhibit was nothing special in my opinion. Unless you like seeing different buildings from around the world replicated in Lego, butscience world in Edmonton to be better than this location actually. But I think due to COVID, there were a lot of restrictions on what was safe to leave open and what had to be closed off from the public that was it. It just wasn't for me I guess. Kids had a good time actually building with the provided Lego (which was sanitized after each use).
We were at Science World from Open to Close. Brilliant fun - got busy so go early. The talks/shows are good for a change from the exhibits. Totally recommend!
The center is pretty cool. Lots of hands on stuff and well maintained
Very good experience, very good entertainment for children.
Very small, most of the museum is for children and some exhibitions do not work
We love Science World, I took my 5 year old grand daughter and we both had a great time. Too bad it's so expensive... not something we can afford to do too often...
Also when we went to the kids area we were interrogated about her age, she is a 5 year old that looks and acts like a 5 year old and is average size for her age but the guys had a hard time believing us. Once inside there were kids that were a lot older than 5, more like pre-teens.
Great variety of exhibits with fun activities and plenty of opportunities to learn something new. The spy exhibit is great for older kids too. Skytrain is just across the street.
Liked the Pixar exhibition but was a little on the pricy side with all the extra fees.
Great place to bring the children to expend their energy during a rainy or cold day. Plan for a whole day out.
Having lived/visited in Vancouver for 20+ years this was my first time here. Even though it is a must-visit destination especially for kids, but don't hold high expectations. It's looks really large and spacious from the exterior, but it was somewhat disappointing in terms of exhibits and activities. Entry price certainly isn't cheap, and requires additional fees for some activities. However, the facility is well maintained with clean spaces and washrooms.
Lots of great things to do and interest all ages. Very clean and well maintained, and the staff were all extremely friendly. The Triple O's inside had delicious food quite quickly and reasonably priced. Pricey but worth it for a good half day of fun!
A great place to go with kids, even with the Covid restrictions.
A great place to take kids! Went with a 3 years old and he had a blast!
There are some attractions closed due to pandemic, however the place is fun and the staff friendly and helpful. The tickets are quite expensive. You have the option to purchase online or presential. The access is affordable by sky train.
Its always fun to learn more and the movies are the best !!
Great dogs tried 3 kinds number 1 2 and 5. Only takes card no cash. Number 5 was my fav.
Great place for my Gkids .they truly enjoy the day there
easily accessible. great place to
kill time especially with the kids and even adults. prices are
a bit much and not much staff interactions. would be nice to have more staff interactions to make the experience much more fun! and great scenery around. due to price, and not much upgrade. it is those place you would want to go once every two years or something
Great for kids and adults too. Get the annual pass, or at least get in early - there are tons of things to see and do, that is of course if you have any interest in science.
This is my child's favorite place. I bought the children year pass. They have learned a lot here. My daughter will also speak positively in the open class here. The spherical cinema here is also super effect. My daughter said that she grew up to be a scientist. I think I should thank the scientific world.
Ummm.....heaven on earth? Yupp lol, thanks 4 the hospitality
Never as good as I remember, but my kid always has fun.
You can spend at least half your day here! Great exhibits and lots to see. The best science centre in BC
Always a great amount of fun taking the kids there.
This place was in the hit show 'Sliders' starring Jerry O' Conel, It was used as a future jail.
Great place to take the kids, a bit pricey for the parents who usually just stand around so if you have a leisure pass mention it cuz it then only costs $2. They also need to rotate the exhibits a little more often. Cuz in the 2 times in 2 years I went the same stuff was displayed.
Go give you brain a play date! Always a good experience. They do have a fast food service on site, and typical junk food if that is your interest, however they offer lockers and a lunch room if you prefer to bring your own.
Awesome place for adults to feel like a kid again! :)
When to science world after dark and had a blast even learned something!!!
Way way better than Seattle's Pacific science center.
Great way for the kids to burn off some energy on a rainy Sunday!
A fun place of learning. Could use more cleaning though. Lots of grimey common use things and the bathrooms were not pleasant. A good family day.
Always enjoy a science museum. It is mainly for families with children.
It's been a long time since I was at Science World, and I was really excited to see the pics are showing. And wow, I was blown away! The things I learned there about animation, it was incredible! Science World itself is always fantastic. It wasn't especially busy on that day, and they had a few different shows going on. Obviously the kids enjoyed it, and adults alike. They only had about three hours, but could have easily spent the entire day there.
So much fun and always so much to do. It isn't just for kids...adults have a blast too, maybe more.
My kids love this place. You can hang out here for a whole day. Everyone exhausted but fun.
Shows for kids are amazing at ground theatre. My grandsons are 3 and 5 and also love play areas and some of science stuff. Outside area wasn't available cos of rain!! Catering dreadful.
Always something new to discover
The IMAX theatre is a must to visit
This is by far the best experience we have had at a TELUS world of science. Great hands on activities, the outdoor activities were really cool. Some things were unavailable but it did not detract from the overall experience. Very well set up, would love to come back and see the cat and dog exhibit. Worth the trip today.
It's a science world. Crowd place to visit for tourists.
This venue is easy to get to on public transportation - Skytrain (Expo line) or bus. Pay parking is also available, and thete are a fair number of spots, but seemingly not enough at the same time. This place is also right along a bike route. Inside there are patron washrooms, a restaurant, snack vendor, and even a cafeteria (in case you bring your own food). The galleries are very interactive and there is one gallery that changes a few times a year. There are also outdoor exhibits. Overall the place is very fun and educational.
A wonderful hands on, interactive museum! Plenty to do and see! Warm and welcoming facilitators.
Best place to visit with kids of all ages (perfect for rainy days)
Despite the fact that the Vancouver Science World has well-built facilities, good service, and many educational benefits, it s more like a children s play-land than a Science World. The Vancouver Science World is also sponsored by TELUS. Part of Science World's mission is to empower educators to spark the imaginations of their students, bringing science curriculum to life in creative and sometimes unexpected ways. Even though there are educational benefits and very well-built facilities, their entertainment section has exceeded normal science museums entertainment purposes. The kids go to an invention, play with it and don t look at the information beside it. Is that really what you call learning? Sure there might be some kinetic learners, but I really doubt playing with lights or playing with the inventions can suddenly help them learn about gravity or dark matter. It s ranked in the top 15 places to go to, so try to make the most out of it.
I love science... So I guess I must love Science World too. It's a great place for me and my family!
Enjoyed my imax experience and featured gallery is very interesting as well.
Perfect spot for the kids birthday, she had a great time! Staff presenting all of the experiments were great and very patient with the little ones. Will be back, highly recommended!!
Visited here for their after-dark night. A really great idea to let adults come and enjoy the centre without any children and with a bar. The exhibits are very interesting and usually quite interactive which is awesome.
Amazing place. It is quite expensive if you're just buying a day pass for a family so check and see if you have a local science center where you can buy a yearly family pass as some of them allow you free admission to science world! We've been twice and both times our kids stayed for 5+ hours! Well worth it!!
A little on the boring side for adults. The large screen is impressive but haven't seen a worth while show in a while. Sea wall right outside is a great walk. Also checkout olympic village near by. Conveniently located near skytrain
Very over priced for old attractions that are run down. The same attractions were there 10 years ago
It is a good place for kids. Parents will be bored.
Amazing place for family, great learning for children. I will go back anytime.
Good place for kids. The Pixar place is cool, but the place could use a upgrade.
Amazing place to visit. Family-friend with a great view!
Always like going to science world. My kids always have fun there. Came down for a vacation with the family. Just wish they update some of the stuff they have there. Really liked the pixar exhibition they have there it was fun learning how they make the pixar movies.
Lots of fun activities to spark minds of all ages. We spent a fun 3 hours and still didn't see it all. Parking and places to eat were available and seemed reasonably priced. Great family day, although quite expensive when you tally it all up.
So much fun for everyone. Including younger children
I went here for a private event, and was limited to the exhibits that I could check out, however the exhibits I did see were a lot of fun, and I would definitely take my children there for a day trip! I highly recommend checking out Science World if you have the opportunity!
Great place for the family, admission and parking is expensive, but you can buy passes or get coupons at whitespot in kids pirate packs
Perfect place for kids of all ages. We were in our kayaks that day exploring False Creek and literally at the foot of Science World, it was a perfect day.
Fun for kids of all ages. Kind of wished there was more interactive learning displays every so often.
Went to a Halloween Party on October 28, 2017. We did lose one of our tickets but coat check misplaced our jacket with someone elses. Waited till the very end and still didn't have our jacket.
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