Group Visits
Looking for a unique and educational outing? Whether you’re a group of friends, coworkers, or residents from a senior centre, the Space Centre offers a fun, interactive way to explore the universe.
Daytime and Evening Standard Packages
Group visits include access to:
GroundStation Canada Theatre
Enjoy a live science show on topics such as space travel, rocketry, and astronomy.
Cosmic Courtyard Gallery
Get hands-on with space exploration in our interactive gallery, complete with moon rocks, meteorites, and more.
Planetarium Star Theatre
Immerse yourself in an immersive full-dome experience unlike any other in Vancouver.
Group Size: 15–175 participants. One free group attendant per 4 paying guests. Includes planetarium show, science demonstration, and gallery access.
Add-on Experiences:
Group Size: 15–175 participants
Observatory Visit
$5 per participant
Discover why astronomers are passionate about the stars. Join us for a special visit to our Gordon Southam Observatory where your group can use our telescopes and have questions answered about the universe around them. (Program length approximately 30 minutes.)
Note: All visits must be booked in advance.
Rocket Science 101 Workshop
$6.90 per participant (+$45 maintenance fee)
This hands-on workshop gives you and your group a chance to discover more about what makes a rocket fly. Plus, launch your own rockets! (Program length approximately 60 minutes and is recommended for ages 8+).
Booking Changes/Cancellation Policy
A $30.00 fee applies to all booking changes/cancellations made 7 or more days’ notice prior to confirmed event date.
A $60.00 fee applies to all booking changes/cancellations made less than 7 days notice prior to confirmed event date.
Adult ages (19-54)
$18.00+tax
Youth ages (12-18)
$17.20 with paying adult
Child age (5-11)
$21.96+tax
Senior ages (55+)
$17.20+tax
Visitor Guidelines
Health and Safety
We take the health and safety of our guests seriously. If you are feeling unwell or have any flu-like symptoms prior to your visit, please postpone your visit.
We have a number of online programs available in case you are unable or prefer not to visit in person.
Is wearing a mask required? Masking is optional at our facility. We ask all guests to be respectful of other people’s comfort levels, including those who choose to keep their masks on when indoors.
What sanitation measures are in place?
We have hand sanitizing stations inside and outside the exhibition, theatre, and observatory areas. Extra cleaning measures remain in place to ensure our facilities are safe.
During your visit we ask that you cough and sneeze into your arm and wash your hands often.
Expected Behaviour
Visitors are expected to behave in an appropriate, respectful and positive manner when interacting with other guests, our volunteers, and our staff.
Behaviour by any person or group that is aggressive, harassing, bullying, demeaning, discriminatory, racist will not be tolerated. This includes inappropriate contact, touching or gestures, using objectionable or lewd language, displaying hate-related symbols, or evoking hatred in any way towards another person, group, volunteer or staff.
Any behaviours deemed unruly or unsafe that endangers people, disrupts other guests’ ability to enjoy their visit, or interferes with business operations will not be tolerated and may result in denial of entry to the Space Centre or removal from the premises without a refund.
The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre retains the right at all times to request that a visitor to leave the Space Centre, or refuse and/or revoke admissions in any form, including memberships, in the event of a breach of this Policy.
When deemed necessary, all bags, backpacks, and packages may be inspected prior to entering the Space Centre.
Distributing any literature or propaganda, soliciting for signatures and/or the selling of any goods and services is not allowed on Space Centre property unless authorized by the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.
Child Supervision
Children under the age of thirteen (13) must be accompanied by an adult while at the Space Centre. Those under the age of six (6) must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Photography
Hand-held devices may be used to take non-flash photographs for personal use only.