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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Mark your calendars, stargazers! The Perseid meteor shower will peak through the early mornings of August 11th to 13th. Get ready for this spectacular celestial show with Discovery Centre all weekend, August 10th to 11th from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. We’ve got your meteor hunting tips! Visit Discovery Centre to learn how you can […]
Explore worlds unknown and things unseen at the ‘Worlds of the Night’ exhibition and celebrate Microscape International Microorganism Day! Join us for a journey into the unknown as we unveil “Worlds of the Night” with special guests from Dalhousie University’s Institute for Comparative Genomics! 🦇 Night Creatures: Discover the secrets of how nocturnal animals see, […]
Experience the secrets of the night like never before at Discovery Centre’s latest exhibition, Worlds of the Night! Open Wednesday - Sunday, 9:00AM - 4:00PM. Have you ever wondered what happens when the sun sets, and the world falls asleep? Uncover the mysteries of nocturnal creatures, learn how humans and animals adapt to darkness, and discover […]
🔍 Join us at Discovery Centre on Saturday, October 5th, 1pm - 4pm, for an exciting book launch of Be a Close-Up Nature Detective! Meet the author - Peggy Kochanoff, and then bring the book to life by exploring the tiny wonders of nature with USB microscopes, get up close with magnifying glasses at our […]
