Score big this March Break with the ultimate experience at Discovery Centre, Halifax! Test your slapshot speed in our new exhibit HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever, watch our galactic star shows, get hands-on with a 4-billion year old meteorite, get minds-on building tall towers and bridges and so much more! March Break 2024 is the ultimate […]
Online tickets or a membership are required for entry before 5pm, Monday April 8. Ticket or membership holders will receive free glasses to safely enjoy the solar eclipse, as well as indoor viewing and programming. Walk-ins are welcome from 5pm-7:30pm but are not guaranteed glasses. Embark on an extraordinary journey at Discovery Centre’s Solar Eclipse […]
Join us for Sensory-Friendly Discovery on April 18th, from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Explore Discovery Centre’s 4-floors of exhibits and galleries with lowered lighting and reduced noise levels*. We will have designated quiet spaces on-site. Tickets will be available at the door and online: https://discovery-centre.myshopify.com/collections/admission-tickets *Please note that some of our exhibits may still […]
Join Discovery Centre for Earth Explorers Weekend with the GenAction team! April 20th and 21st, from 9:00AM – 4:00PM, join Discovery Centre on a mission to build a more sustainable future for our planet. Get hands-on with climate action activities throughout the centre, see a cool GenAction science demo, explore our planet in Dome Theatre […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 ‼️ 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 […]
