Upcoming Events

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We welcome all members of the community to come together and experience inspiring events that bridge science, arts, and culture. We’ve got incredible events for kids and adults interested in astronomy in Vancouver.

home learners

March 26, 10:30am

Gateway and Beyond - Home Learners Webinar

Join us and learn about the missions that will usher in a new era of scientific discovery.

The webinar will incorporate big ideas and content from British Columbia’s science curriculum and is designed for 7-11 year olds.

This program is free to attend and is presented with the support of the Canadian Space Agency.

gateway

March 27th, 6:30pm

Gateway and Beyond - Webinar

Join us for a family-friendly Zoom webinar and learn about the missions that will usher in a new era of scientific discovery.

This program is free to attend and is presented with the support of the Canadian Space Agency.

ask an astronomer

April 4, 4:30pm

Ask an Astronomer - Live Stream

Join us for the next installment of our "Ask an Astronomer" live stream series on YouTube.

After a short presentation on current space news there will be time to answer your questions. Join in the chat on the live stream and ask away!

solar eclipse

April 8, 10:43am

Partial Solar Eclipse

A partial solar eclipse will be visible starting at 10:43am, 27.8% of the sun will be covered by the Moon. We will be viewing the sun through our solar filtered telescope in the observatory, and have solar eclipse glasses available at our front desk by donation. Viewing of the eclipse will be weather dependent.

We will also be streaming the Total Solar Eclipse, visible in other parts of North America, in our Auditorium.

If you would like to watch a show in the planetarium after the eclipse tickets will be required.

ask an astronomer

April 18, 4:30pm

Ask an Astronomer - Live Stream

Join us for the next installment of our "Ask an Astronomer" live stream series on YouTube.

After a short presentation on current space news there will be time to answer your questions. Join in the chat on the live stream and ask away!

planetarium

April 18, 6:30pm

Cosmic Nights: The Language of the Universe

Grab a friend and join us for an evening of science, socializing and linguistic adventures. The award-winning Allusionist podcast will be taking over the planetarium for this special event! Explore space through words and find out why we use language the way we do with host Helen Zaltzman and musician Martin Zaltz Austwick.

This is a 19+ event. Early bird tickets available until March 28th.

Earth Day

Land, Sea & Sky - Earth Day

Join us in celebrating Earth Day at the Museum of Vancouver (MOV), Vancouver Maritime Museum (VMM), and H.R. MacMillan Space Centre!

Representing Land, Sea, & Sky, the Vanier Park attractions will combine various activities and crafts for everyone to enjoy on April 20th.

Admission to the MOV & VMM will be free by donation, with the Space Centre charging regular admission fees, but will feature free Earth Day crafts and a presentation as part of this special day.

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