Discovery Centre

Build-A-Thon
2023-11-25 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Discovery Centre, 1215 Lower Water Street
Presented by Discovery Centre, the Build–A–Thon is the ultimate family-friendly event that celebrates creativity, innovation, and the joy of building. On November 25th and 26th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, prepare for a dynamic experience that combines challenges, towering structures, geodesic domes, LEGO® blocks, giant building blocks, and engaging games!
🧱 Challenge Your Skills:

Embark on thrilling building challenges that test your architectural prowess.
Construct awe-inspiring geodesic domes that defy imagination.
Dive into the world of blocks with hands-on creation.
Explore the fascinating realms of engineering and coding.

👪 Fun for the Whole Family:

The Build–A–Thon is family-friendly, ensuring a memorable experience for all.
All activities are INCLUDED in the purchase of regular admission! Dome Theatre tickets sold separately.

Drop-in for a two-day extravaganza of building, learning, and fun. Whether you’re a seasoned engineer or a budding architect, the Build–A–Thon has something for everyone.
📍 Date: November 25-26
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tickets can be purchased online or in-store: https://discovery-centre.myshopify.com
Discovery Centre Members are not required to pay admission.

Fête de la Science
2023-11-19 11:00 - 16:00 | Discovery Centre, 1215 Lower Water Street
Discovery Centre and Ambassade de France au Canada invite you to join us Sunday, November 19th, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, for a day of immersive French science and discovery as part of the Fête de la Science celebration! 🇫🇷✨
Get ready for an educational and entertaining experience, featuring special screenings in French of Beyond the Sun and Antarctica in our Dome Theatre. Then, visit Our Climate Quest, and don’t forget to bring your friends and family for a day filled with science and exploration!
🎥 Film Showtimes:

11:20 AM – 11:30 AM | Beyond the Sun (FR)
1:20 PM – 2:05 PM | Antarctica (FR)

Activities, including French films, are included in admission.

Light Activity Day
2023-11-18 09:00 - 16:00
Drop in on Saturday, November 18th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM for an illuminating adventure to kick off the Parade of Lights festivities! Dive into the fascinating science of light, colour, and energy with hands-on activities for all ages. Light up our “solar circuits”, create colourful pixelated shadows, and more! Plus, watch a live star show in our Dome Theatre, where you can explore constellations and cosmic colours from light-years away.
Join us before the big night! Activities included in the purchase of admission. Dome Theatre tickets are sold separately on-site.

Little Learners
2023-11-09 10:00 - 11:00
Ready to have a blast with your little ones? Come join the chatter on Thursday, November 9th for “Little Language Learners!” From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, we’ll dive into the fascinating world of communication between humans, animals, and even cool technology.
Get ready for a jam-packed hour of creativity with crafts, exciting robot discoveries, fun animal games, and a super special guest who’ll unravel the secrets of different languages. This program is tailor-made for kids aged 2 to 5, and the best part? It’s all included in your admission fee!
Register Now: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/little-language-learners-tickets-749249203537?aff=oddtdtcreator

Spooktacular Science
2023-10-28 09:00 - 2023-10-29 16:00
🎃 Spooktacular Science Drop in for a spine-tingling, fun-filled Halloween adventure at Discovery Centre’s Spooktacular Science!October 28th or 29th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM We’ve brewed up a cauldron of excitement with slimy, oozing experiments and dry ice sorcery. Check out some creepy chemistry demonstrations that will leave you spellbound and try Spooktacular activities throughout the Centre. Plus, don’t forget to wear your Halloween best for a chance to win some prizes, including Micro:bits, Discovery Shop prizes, and a Family Pass to Discovery Centre. Grab your costumes, bring your Halloween spirit, and join us for a spooky-smart family Halloween party! Spooktacular Highlights:– Traverse The Creepy Cosmos in our special spooky space show, playing twice a day in the Dome Theatre (tickets sold separately on-site).– Delve into some “creepy chemistry” with our expert educators– Get under the skin of local species and meet their spooky skulls– Make your own slime for an ooey-gooey good time– Win a scary-good prize package for dressing up– Special: At 2:00 PM on Saturday, Halifax Dance will perform Thriller– Try bubbling ghost balls and other science activities– Includes full centre exploration We hope to see you on October 28th or 29th.For tickets, please purchase on-site or online: https://discovery-centre.myshopify.com/collections/admission-tickets

Coastal Cleanup Day
2023-10-21 09:00 - 16:00 | Discovery Centre, 1215 Lower Water Street
October 21, 2023

Celebrate Waste Reduction Week at Discovery Centre with a swell of fun hands-on activities throughout the day, all about keeping our coastline litter free. Learn about microplastics at the Divert Ocean Action Zone, discover the science behind sorting, and explore how waste ends up in our oceans. Drop by Point Pleasant Park between 9 and 11am to say hello to our coastal cleanup team and friends from Divert Nova Scotia and explore what was found back at the Centre Saturday afternoon.

Our Climate Quest
2023-10-03 09:00 - 2023-12-31 16:00 | Discovery Centre, 1215 Lower Water Street
You’re invited to choose your path to action at Discovery Centre’s new featured exhibit, OUR CLIMATE QUEST. Explore the science of climate change in a full floor of interactive exhibits centred around youth climate action.
Be immersed in learning, building, and testing sustainable solutions that affect our everyday lives.From exploring materials and how we shop, eat, and live to how we connect to our soils, ecosystems, and each other.
Exhibit Highlights
• Choose your adventure in an interactive Climate Theatre featuring Canadian climate experts and Sheepy the Sheep voiced by Rick Mercer.
• Play, compete, shop, and reflect to discover our impacts on the environment.
• Hear from youth taking real climate action.
• Get hands-on with dozens of new interactives.
Our Climate Quest is open Wednesday to Sunday, 9am-4pm. Closing December 31.

Amazon Future Engineer Day
2023-09-23 09:00 - 16:00 | Discovery Centre, 1215 Lower Water Street
Join Discovery Centre for Amazon Future Engineer Day, September 23, 2023, 9am-4pm.
Free Admission | Registration Required
The event will feature a day of special programming and activities designed to help more young people discover science and technology.
Amazon Future Engineer is Amazon Canada’s comprehensive childhood-to-career program that increases access to computer science education for children and young adults from underserved and underrepresented communities. The program is aligned with Discovery Centre’s mission to bring STEAM to life through fun and interactive learning experiences and igniting a passion for science and discovery.
The event will feature a day-long slate of special activities that will introduce visitors of all ages to disciplines including robotics, computer science and engineering. Featured programming includes a robotics showcase that will allow visitors to get hands-on and test the agility of an AI-driven robot arm, completing a series of ‘trick shot’ challenges and overcoming obstacles.
Amazon Future Engineer Day at Discovery Centre takes place on Saturday, September 23, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Discovery Centre encourages all participants to preregister to avoid line-ups and to secure their entry as capacity limits will be in place.
Admission Tickets
Select September 23rd tickets, select your preferred time slot (you can arrive any time in your time slot). Please show confirmation of ticket at arrival.

Little Learners E for Energy
2023-09-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Discovery Centre, 1215 Lower Water Street
Friday, September 22, 10:00am – 11:00am

A little science can go a long way!
Our Little Learners program brings fun, hands-on learning to the youngest of minds. We’ll engage tots and toddlers with interactive activities that introduce basic science concepts, kick-start cognitive thinking, and encourage dynamic play.

Zip! Zap! You can’t always see it, but energy is everywhere. Join us as we explore the many different types of energy through science, hands-on games, and crafts. Plus take in Science Literacy Week GenAction activities in the centre. It’s going to be electric!
Registration Required: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/little-learners-e-for-energy-tickets-713912630897?aff=oddtdtcreator

This program is intended for children ages 2 to 5 and is included in the price of admission.

Coastal Clean Up Day
2023-09-16 09:00 - 16:00 | Discovery Centre, 1215 Lower Water Street
Celebrate International Coastal Cleanup Day at Discovery Centre with a swell of fun activities all about keeping our oceans litter-free. Learn about microplastics at the Divert NS Ocean Action Zone, discover the science behind sorting, and explore how waste ends up in our oceans. These activities are included in the purchase of admission and run 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
ALSO, drop by Point Pleasant Park between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM to say hello to our coastal cleanup team and friends from Divert Nova Scotia and explore what was found back at the Centre in the afternoon.
In-centre activities are included with the purchase of admission.

Halifax Fleet Week
2023-09-09 09:00 - 16:00 | Discovery Centre, 1215 Lower Water Street
Discovery Centre is proud to offer free admission on Saturday, September 9th to military members, veterans, and their families to celebrate Halifax Fleet Week.
Please show uniform or military identification for free entry.
