Welcome to the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre

The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre is a non-profit community resource. Through innovative programming, exhibits, and activities, our goal is to educate,inspire and evoke a sense of wonder about the Universe,our planet and space exploration.
 
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Limited Engagement

Vancouver International Fringe Festival
and the Space Centre present
Johnny Tomorrow
And the Way of the Planetarium
 
 
 
Johnny Tomorrow takes you on a journey to the stars inside the star theatre, and back in time over the 40 year history of the H.R. Macmillan Planetarium. He's searching for answers to the ultimate astronomy question in this theatrical production as part of the Fringe Festival. Read more . . .
Playing September 9 - 19, 2010 only
Thursday to Saturday at 7:00pm
Sunday Matinee at 4:00pm
Tickets (with Fringe membership only) $12
604-257-0350
or at the door.

Family Fun

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Rocket Launch 
Join in this family fun activity using a 2L plastic pop bottle, some crafts and glue, and lots of high-energy.
  

 
 
 
 
 Day in Space
Learn how astronauts work, eat, and sleep in outer Space where there is very little gravity in this GroundStation Canada Theatre show.

Exhibit: Space Elevator

 
When you visit the Space Centre, take a look at the space elevator models on the Lower Level. On display all summer 2010.

Coming this Fall

Life Beyond Earth? Lecture Series
Engage in discussions about the possibility of life on other planets. 
Oct 23
Astrobiology and the Search for Life
Oct 30
UFOs and other Unexplained Sky Sightings
Nov 13
Exo-Planets and the Search for Earth-like Worlds

Highlight of the Summer

The Universe in a Night
(Triple Feature)
 
 

IPS Conference Bid

 
The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
bids for the IPS Conference 2014

Space Oddities

 


Special Thanks to the following supporters