Winter Carnival

Discovery Centre 1215 Lower Water Street

Get ready to ring in the holiday season with the most festive event of the year! On Saturday, January 20th, 2023, Discovery Centre presents "Winter Carnival", an enchanting evening that blends the magic of a winter carnival with a dash of scientific wonder, perfect for families to enjoy. Included in your ticket purchase: 🎪 Carnival Games: Step right up to […]

Puzzle Palooza

Discovery Centre 1215 Lower Water Street

We’re celebrating all puzzles at the Discovery Centre for International Puzzle Day! Join in the fun on Saturday, January 27th and Sunday, January 28th, where you can participate in our centre-wide scavenger hunt, make your own Jigsaw puzzle, see how fast you can complete a Rubik’s Cube and see illusions! Activities included in the price of […]

Ocean Awareness Expo

Discovery Centre 1215 Lower Water Street

Join us for a free event at the Discovery Centre on Sat Feb 03 2024 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm (Atlantic Standard Time) for an exciting Ocean Awareness Expo! Dive into a world of marine wonders and explore the beauty of our ocean. At this event, you'll have the opportunity to engage with interactive exhibits, educational displays, and hands-on activities. Discover fascinating facts […]

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Opening Weekend: Hockey: Faster Than Ever

Discovery Centre 1215 Lower Water Street

OPENING WEEKEND: Saturday, February 10th & Sunday, February 11th: 🏆BOTH DAYS: Wear your team-favourite hockey jersey for a chance to win cool prizes, and check out the brand-new exhibit! 🏒Feb. 10th Lineup – Bobby Mac from Q104 and the Ice Patrol will be in the house as your hosts, with special prizes and giveaways (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM) ⛸️Feb. […]

Little Learners Valentine’s Day

Discovery Centre 1215 Lower Water Street

You’re invited to our Valentine’s Day Little Learners, where the littlest learners can explore the wonders of the heart and its functions through crafts❤️, hands-on activities 💖, and the LOVE of science🫀! This program is intended for children ages 2 to 5 and is included in the price of admission. Register now: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/valentines-day-little-learners-tickets-817286364517?aff=oddtdtcreator  

Nova Scotia March Break Fun

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 […]

Solar Eclipse Viewing Party

Discovery Centre 1215 Lower Water Street

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 […]

Sensory-Friendly Discovery

Discovery Centre 1215 Lower Water Street

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 […]

Earth Explorers Weekend

Discovery Centre 1215 Lower Water Street

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 […]

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

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