Upcoming Events
Experience science, INNOVATION, arts, and culture!
H.R. Macmillan Space Centre hosts incredible monthly activities for people of all ages interested in astronomy in Vancouver. Check back regularly or sign-up for our spam-free newsletter to be kept in the loop!
Perseid Meteor Shower Primer
Did you know Earth is about to pass through a comet’s orbital path?
Join the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre and RASC for the Perseid Meteor Shower Primer Event on Friday, August 8th, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. This family-friendly event is perfect for learning about the upcoming Perseid meteor shower and exploring the cosmos. You’ll hear from expert speakers, discover new insights at our Booth Expo with local space science organizations, experience a captivating planetarium show, and view the night sky with a guided tour of the Gordon MacMillan Southam Observatory, seeing planets, moons, and star clusters through our powerful telescope.
Vancouver AI Meetups – Monthly
Join the Vancouver AI Community Meet-up, happening monthly, where real humans explore AI’s depths together – tinkering, questioning, and building the next generation of BC AIs.
The Vancouver AI Community Meetups welcome all those interested in the future of AI – researchers, artists, geeks, enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, experts, students, and more!
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The Dome has landed at the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
Experience the Universe in 360°
Sight
Our state-of-the-art venue combines eight Christie 4K cinema projectors to deliver seamless panoramic visuals in ultra-crisp 10K resolution, over 100 million pixels that surround you in every direction. With 150,000 lumens of brightness and a full-dome laser system, every show becomes a journey beyond imagination.
Sound
Experience 20,000 watts of Dolby Atmos surround sound engineered for complete 360° immersion. Feel the music move around you as crystal-clear audio flows seamlessly through the dome’s spherical space. From Pink Floyd’s ethereal soundscapes to thunderous cosmic explosions, our state-of-the-art system delivers sound so powerful you’ll feel it in your bones — placing you at the heart of every performance.
Community-hosted events
Check out events hosted by local organizations and businesses using the H.R. Macmillan Space Centre! Want to host your next event here? Explore our rental venues that are great for Birthday parties, weddings, meetups, corporate meetings, and more!
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