Events - H.R. MacMillan Space Centre

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.

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.

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!

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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.

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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.

Schedule of Events

April 21st

Building with Bits Workshops

Come and tinker with inventions that demonstrate how we can use energy from the Sun to power technology! Build an energy meter, satellite dish, cooling fan and more!

Workshops have limited capacity so don’t miss out. Kids must be accompanied by an adult.

Workshops recommended for ages 7-15.

April 23, 10:30am

The Great Space Telescopes - Home Learners Webinar

Join us and learn all about the Hubble Space Telescope, Spitzer Space Telescope, Compton Gamma Ray Observatory and Chandra X-ray Observatory.

During this 60-minute live Zoom webinar participants will have the opportunity to interact and ask questions.

The webinar is designed for 7-11 year olds.

May 2, 4:30pm

Ask an Astronomer Live Stream

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

During this live stream we will be exploring the science from the science fiction film Dune. There will also be time to answer your questions. Join in the chat on the live stream and ask away!

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May 4, 6:30pm

May the Fourth Be With You - Family Night

Come dressed as your favourite Rebel or Empire character. Travel to galaxies far, far away during a galactic show in the planetarium. Renowned musician Thomas Beckman will be on the viola playing some of the classic intergalactic songs from the film and TV franchise.

This event is recommended for ages 8+

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