School Field Trips
Are you a teacher looking for opportunities to get your students excited about science? Or perhaps you’re a homeschooling parent in search of engaging activities that complement what you’re teaching at home. We offer in-person field trips for grades 1, 4-7, and Secondary classes.
Turn a day at the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre into an unforgettable learning adventure. Designed to complement the BC Curriculum, our school programs invite students to explore the universe through immersive planetarium shows, live science demonstrations, interactive exhibits and hands-on inquiry. From observing patterns in the sky to discovering what it takes to live and work in space, students learn by asking questions, making observations and exploring ideas. It’s science beyond the textbook: curious, engaging and truly out of this world.
THE CORE BUNDLE
Planetarium Show
Journey through the universe with an immersive planetarium experience designed to spark wonder and curiosity.
Live Demo Stage
Explore space science through engaging, interactive demonstrations that bring scientific concepts to life.
Exhibits Gallery
Give students time to explore our hands-on, space-themed exhibits and discover science through play, experimentation and observation.
RECOMMENDED ADD-ON: WORKSHOPS
Take learning one step further with an inquiry-based workshop designed to deepen and extend the concepts introduced during your field trip. Our workshops connect directly to the BC Curriculum and give students an opportunity to explore scientific concepts through hands-on investigation and real-world examples. Guided by our educators, students build confidence in using scientific thinking and develop skills they can bring back to the classroom.
PREMIUM ADD-ON: AUGMENTED REALITY EXPERIENCE
Step into an immersive "Space Lab" where students can use AR headsets to explore the Solar System through interactive augmented reality. This is more than screen time. Augmented Reality brings interactive 3D models of space into the students’ physical environment, allowing them to move around, explore concepts from every angle and learn through active discovery. Ask for more info by emailing bookings@spacecentre.ca
At the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where we can embrace our shared humanity and explore the wonders of space science together. The investment starts at $16.75, depending on the length of the trip. The minimum group size for field trips is 15 students.
If your grade is not listed, please contact our Bookings Office at bookings@spacecentre.ca or call (604) 738-7853 for a customized visit to meet your unique needs.
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Admissions
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.