Shows & Exhibits
From immersive theatre experiences to interactive exhibits, be inspired and connect with the cosmos. All shows are included with general admission
Star Theatre Planetarium
Sit back in our immersive Star Theatre Planetarium and journey through space—from our solar system to distant galaxies.
Featured Shows
10+ recommended
FORWARD! To The Moon
Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space.
NASA’s 21st-century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe.
Special Screening: Artemis II
Ages 5+ recommended
Total Eclipse
Follow Kentucky—an insomniac hen who lives on the Moon—in her a space-time journey to find the perfect solar eclipse that will finally help her get some sleep!
PREMIERES FEB 15
Ages 10+ recommended
Worlds of Ice
Worlds of Ice invites us on a journey to the farthest reaches of the solar system, travelling through the many dimensions of ice—from the territories of the Arctic to a scientific complex nestled under the South Pole.
AGES 6+ recommended
One Sky Project: Indigenous Astronomy
Project features Indigenous perspectives of astronomy, space, time and navigation that have been inspiring minds for millennia.
AGES 10+ recommended
Big Astronomy
People, Places, Discoveries explores three observatories located in Chile, at extreme and remote places. The show is narrated by Barbara Rojas-Ayala, a Chilean astronomer.
All Shows
Show Format: Film
10+
FORWARD! To The Moon
Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space.
NASA’s 21st-century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe.
Special Screening: Artemis II
Show Format: Film
Ages 5+
Total Eclipse
Follow Kentucky—an insomniac hen who lives on the Moon—in her a space-time journey to find the perfect solar eclipse that will finally help her get some sleep!
PREMIERES FEB 15
Show Format: Film
Ages 10+
Worlds of Ice
Worlds of Ice invites us on a journey to the farthest reaches of the solar system, travelling through the many dimensions of ice—from the territories of the Arctic to a scientific complex nestled under the South Pole.
Show Format: Film
AGES 6+
One Sky Project: Indigenous Astronomy
Project features Indigenous perspectives of astronomy, space, time and navigation that have been inspiring minds for millennia.
Show Format: Film
AGES 10+
Big Astronomy
People, Places, Discoveries explores three observatories located in Chile, at extreme and remote places. The show is narrated by Barbara Rojas-Ayala, a Chilean astronomer.
Show Format: Film
Ages 10+
Messengers of Time and Space
This immersive experience invites audiences to explore the dynamic cosmos and witness the transformative impact of real-time data on our understanding of the Universe.
New
Live Science Demonstrations, Exhibits, & Star Gazing
GroundStation Canada Theatre
Prepare to be wowed by our interactive live science demonstrations! Learn about the latest scientific discoveries, exoplanets, gravity, rockets, and much more all through entertaining live presentations. These live science shows are part of our ticketed timed entry programming.
Planet Hunters
How do we find planets in other solar systems? Discover the techniques used to search for life in the universe.
Rocket Lab
Watch Newton’s Laws in action as we demonstrate the basics of rocketry with fun, high-energy visuals.
Day in Space
What’s daily life like for astronauts? From floating meals to microgravity experiments—find out what space living is like.
Cosmic Courtyard
Hands-On Learning & Play
Our interactive exhibit gallery invites you to explore science through touch, movement, and play. Learn about light pollution, deep space, climate science, and the search for life.
Alien Encounter
Play the role of a starship captain searching for habitable planets.
Michael Collins Suit
Discover how food and engineering made the Apollo Moon landings possible.
Mars Explorer
Become a planetary scientist investigating signs of life on Mars.
Star-Stuff
Enter a cosmic VR experience where you move constellations and become part of the stars.
Gordon Macmillan Southam Observatory
Stargaze from the City
Located next to the Space Centre, the observatory features a ½-meter Cassegrain telescope. Knowledgeable staff guide your exploration of the night sky—including planets, moons, and star clusters.
Observatory tour
By donation. No ticket required. (7:00pm–10:30pm, weather permitting)
