Free Admission for Mother Figures

Discovery Centre 1215 Lower Water Street

To honour the incredible mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, or any other mother figures in your life, their admission is FREE for Mother’s Day at Discovery Centre on May 12th! Have a family-filled day of science, fun, and memories. This offer applies May 12th, 2024

Astronomy Day

Discovery Centre 1215 Lower Water Street

Astronomy Day is coming to Discovery Centre on May 18th, 9 am-4 pm! Join us for a stellar celebration with the science of space! Hold a meteorite in your hands, build your own rocket and launch it into the sky, and discover our solar system, gravity, and the universe through Dome Theatre shows. Plus, join […]

Microscape Biodiversity Day

Discovery Centre 1215 Lower Water Street

Come celebrate the wonders of biodiversity at Discovery Centre Saturday, May 25th! Here's a sneak peek of what's in store: 🔍 Scavenger Hunt: Let's go on a wild adventure to discover the hidden treasures of biodiversity! Can you complete all the activities? 🧬 Explore eDNA: Dive deep into the fascinating world of eDNA and unlock the secrets […]

Ocean Week 🪸 🐚 

Discovery Centre 1215 Lower Water Street

Dive into a fintastic family weekend at the Discovery Centre for Oceans Week! Make a splash with our touch tank shows, where you can get up close and personal with ocean critters, make waves at the Divert Ocean Action Zone, where you can learn how to reduce your plastic footprint, and immerse yourself in underwater […]

Science of Beer

Discovery Centre 1215 Lower Water Street

SCIENCE OF BEER ‼️ BACK FOR ITS 2nd YEAR:   Ready to hop into a world of brews and science? Join Discovery Centre’s 'Science of Beer' event, where you’ll meet Nova Scotia's craft brewing wizards, sample top-notch beer, and discover the science behind a pint.    Included in your ticket purchase:  🍺 10+ @NScraftbrewers   🍺 10 […]

Little Learners: Marine Mysteries

Discovery Centre 1215 Lower Water Street

Calling all junior oceanauts! We invite our youngest visitors to get hands-on exploring ocean science and the diversity of life under the sea. Soak in a Touch Pool Show, make a take-home puppet, and swim into the Ocean Gallery to shape a sandy shoreline and meet the critters that call our shores home.   This program […]

Dalhousie University Research Study

Discovery Centre 1215 Lower Water Street

Discovery Centre is partnering with Dalhousie University for a research study and they’re looking for participants to join them on Saturday, June 15 from 9:00am – 4:00pm in our Level 3 Ghosn Room. Your family’s participation will help in Dalhousie University’s research of anxiety disorders in youth, with a $15 gift card to Amazon and free anxiety […]

Father’s Day

Discovery Centre 1215 Lower Water Street

Admission for Father figures is FREE for Father's Day on Sunday, June 16th from 9:00am - 4:00pm only. Come celebrate with Discovery Centre, and thank you for all that you do!

Summer Blast-Off

Discovery Centre 1215 Lower Water Street

Summer Vacation is almost here! Make it unforgettable with a stay-cation at Discovery Centre’s Summer Blast-Off, June 29 and 30. Dive into a world of exciting activities both inside and out, ALL INCLUDED IN REGULAR ADMISSION.  🔬 Take in wild and wonderful science shows  ✨ Blow gigantic bubbles and play with chalk  🦸‍♂️ Meet Hal-con cosplayers, Saturday from 1-4pm  […]

Shark Day 🦈

Discovery Centre 1215 Lower Water Street

Dive into Shark Day at Discovery Centre on July 14th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm! Join us for a fin-tastic day; get hands-on with shark-themed crafts, discover shark conservation, and uncover the mysteries of shark science through games and special guests on Level 1. Don't miss out on this jaw-some activity day! PLUS explore […]

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