Plan Your Visit

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PLEASE NOTE:
There will be no 7:00pm Astronomy shows on Saturday September 11 and 18. The Space Centre and the Fringe Festival will be presenting Johnny Tomorrow  (Fringe Festival passes only). 
 
Also, the Space Centre will be closed September 20 - 24, and will reopen on Friday September 24 at 7:30pm. We apologize for the inconvenience.
 
For information on show times, please call (604) 738-7827. 

 

HOURS 

H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
 
 Summer  
August 1 to September 6
10am – 5pm
 
 
 Fall  
September 7 to December 20
 
Monday to Friday
10am – 3pm
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays
10am – 5pm
 (Sept 20 - 24)  Closed (reopen Sept 24 7:30pm)
 
 
Saturday Night Astronomy Show
 
The Universe in a Night (ends Sept 4)
7pm
  No 7pm Shows  on Sept 11 and 18  *Due to Johnny Tomorrow of the Fringe
 Nightwatch (Sept 25)  7pm
 Vanishing Sky (Oct 2 - 30)  7pm
 The Universe in a Night (Nov 6 - 27)  7pm
 
 
 Space Centre Closed  
September 20 – 24
Closed
December 25
Closed
 
 
 
 
Laser & Light Shows
 
Friday
8:15pm | 9:20pm | 10:25pm
Saturday
8:15pm | 9:20pm | 10:25pm
 
   
 
Gordon MacMillan Southam Observatory 
 
Open Friday and Saturday Nights          8:00pm - Midnight
Closed December 25  

   


Show Schedule to September 6, 2010

GroundStation Canada Theatre

Planetarium Star Theatre

10:30am

Space: A Dangerous Place

11:00am

Harold’s Solar System

11:30am

Rocket Lab

12:00pm

The Sky Tonight

12:30pm

Colour of Fire

1:00pm

Harold’s Solar System

1:30pm

The End of the World

2:00pm

Galileo

2:30pm

Colour of Fire

3:00pm

Quest for Origins

3:30pm

Dizzying Heights

4:00pm

Nightwatch

4:30pm

A Day in Space

Saturday Night Astronomy Show

 

 

7:00pm

Quest for Origins

with Hot Topics! and Observatory

   
 

 


ADMISSION 

H.R. MacMillan Space Centre

DAYTIME

Adult (19-64) $15.00
Child | Youth | Student (with ID) | Senior (55+)  $10.75
Child under 5 yrs  Free
Member Free
Family Pass (includes 5 persons; 2 adults max) $45.00
Add applicable taxes  

 

DAYTIME ADMISSION INCLUDES

Unlimited access to Planetarium Star Theatre and GroundStation Canada Theatre shows, and entry into the Cosmic Courtyard.

  

EVENING SHOWS 
   
Saturday Evening Astronomy Show 7:00pm $10.75
July 3 - Sept 4  Quest for Origins - The Universe in a Night   
SHOW DETAILS  
   
Laser & Light Shows           
Each Friday & Saturday night show $10.75
Visit Roundhouse Productions for more information on shows.   
   
Add applicable taxes to all evening show admission prices.    

   

Public and School Group Rates

Group rates for public and school groups available. Please contact (604) 738-7827 ext 241 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 
Please click here for a group reservation form.

 

Gordon MacMillan Southam Observatory  

By donation

 

VANIER PARK EXPLORE PASS

Take advantage of the Explore Pass, which is valid for one visit to all three (3) Vanier Park attractions at a discount price. Explore the wonders of the land, sea, and space in one convenient location and at your own leisure. And, you don't have to use the Explore Pass all in one day. 

Adult         $30.00
Youth | Senior  $24.00
   
  

 


LOCATION

H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
1100 Chestnut Street (VanierPark)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Earth V6J 3J9
 
 

Landmarks

Southbound on Burrard Bridge (south of downtown Vancouver)

Listen for the Crab Fountain at the front of the building

 

Translink
Bus 2 or 22
Cornwall and Cypress
5 – 10 minute walk up Chestnut St.
 
 
Pay Parking in effect 
6am - 6pm | $2/hour (or portion) | $10/day    
6pm - 6am | $5 flat fee

 

 

 


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
 

Special at 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 in this Fringe Festival monologue. Read more . . .
 
Sept 9 - 19, 2010
Thurs-Sat 7pm
Sun Matinee 4pm
 
Tickets (with Fringe membership) $12
604-257-0350

Tour of the Planetarium

 
Engineering association tours our Planetarium.

Galileo Planetarium Feature

 
WINNER
Best Exhibit or Show - Large Institution
2010 CASCADE Award

Special Thanks to the following supporters