Plan Your Visit

  
QUICK LINKS   HOURS     ADMISSION   LOCATION    SHOWS
 

 
For information on show times, please call (604) 738-7827.
 
No Evenings shows July 24 & July 31 (due to Celebration of Light)
 
 

July 2010 Daytime Show Schedule

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

Powering the Future

4:00pm

Nightwatch

4:30pm

A Day in Space

Saturday Night Astronomy Show

 

 

7:00pm

Quest for Origins

with Hot Topics! and Observatory

   

 
 
 

HOURS

H.R. MacMillan Space Centre

Open July and August 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
   
Closed December 25  
   
Saturday Night Astronomy Show  
The Universe in a Night 7:00 pm
   
   
Laser & Light Shows   
Saturday July 17             8:15pm | 9:20pm | 10:25pm
Friday July 23  8:15pm | 9:20pm | 10:25pm
Friday July 30  8:15pm | 9:20pm | 10:25pm

   

Gordon MacMillan Southam Observatory

 
Open Saturday Nights          8:00 pm - 11:30pm
Closed December 25  

 


ADMISSION 

H.R. MacMillan Space Centre

DAYTIME

Adult (19-64) $15.00
Child | Youth | Student (with ID) | Senior (65+)  $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 (No evening shows July 24 & July 31)
   
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           
All Friday & Saturday night shows $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

 

 

 


Highlight of the Summer

The Universe in a Night
(Triple Feature)
 
 

Saturn 5 Saturday

 
Next Launch August 21
Build your rocket with a 2L plastic pop bottle, some crafts and glue, and lots of high-energy.
Event included in admission.
Please bring a 2L plastic pop bottle.
Prizes by White Spot Restaurant.
 

Creating Memories . . .

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Summer Cosmo Camp Dates
 
For kids going into Grade 1 - 3
August 9 - 13, 2010
 
For kids going into Grade 4 - 6
July 19 - 23, 2010
August 16 - 20, 2010
 
 

Tour of the Planetarium

 
Engineering association tours our Planetarium.

Exhibit Space Elevator

 
When you visit the Space Centre, why not take a look at the space elevator models on the Lower Level. On display all summer 2010.

Joint Fundraising Event

July 21, 24, 28, 31 • 6:00 pm • $103.00
($25 tax receipt issued)
 
Stirring Shakespeare, a scrumptious dinner, and spectacular fireworks make an explosive trio on these four fabulous evenings.
Bard-B-Q & Fireworks evenings begin at 6:00 pm with the first half of either Much Ado About Nothing in the Mainstage tent or Falstaff in the Studio Stage. During an extended intermission, patrons are treated to an informal salmon barbecue that they enjoy against Vanier Park’s magnificent natural backdrop of mountains, sea and sky. Following the second half of the performances, guests take coffee and treats to a private seating area that provides an excellent view of the Celebration of Light fireworks.
Always a sell-out, this event is a joint fundraiser for Bard on the Beach and the HR MacMillan Space Centre.

Special Thanks to the following supporters