Discovery Centre

Oceans Discovery Day
2026-06-06 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Discovery Centre, 1215 Lower Water Street
Join us for Oceans Discovery Day on June 6th!
Saturday, June 6
10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Make and take ocean themed prints and sea stars with a local art educator
Help build a crafty coral reef
Learn about whales, our ocean and so much more from special guest experts
Meet our touch tank critters
Catch a free fin-tastic whale doc in our Dome Theatre and meet the filmmaker
And more!

All Oceans Discovery Day activities included in regular admission.

An Evening with Andrew Stevenson
2026-06-08 18:30 - 20:00
Join us for an exclusive showing of whale researcher and filmmaker Andrew Stevenson‘s new documentary “If They Were Us: The Humpback Whales of the Sargasso Sea” in the Dome Theatre.

Monday, June 8
6:30 pm – 8 pm
$5.00 admission – Limited seating, get your tickets now

This event consists of a 45-minute documentary in the Dome Theatre followed by a Q&A with Andrew.

Father's Day: Father Figures Free
2026-06-21 09:00 - 16:00
To honour the incredible fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, or any other father figures in your life, their admission is FREE for Father’s Day at Discovery Centre on June 21st! Have a family-filled day of science, fun, and memories.
Plus, make your visit even more out-of-this-world by exploring our newest Featured Exhibit, Mission: Astronaut 🚀
This offer applies Sunday, June 21st, 2026 from 9am – 4pm.
Plan Your Visit

Annual General Meeting
2026-06-24 16:00 - 18:00
Discovery Centre’s annual general meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 24 at 4:00 pm. The event will provide an opportunity to celebrate the year behind us and learn more about our plans for the year ahead.
Date: June 24
Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Discovery Centre Level 1
The annual general meeting will take place from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm in Discovery Centre’s immersive dome theatre, followed by a wine & cheese reception, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm, in the Atrium.
Please RSVP to Linda Laurence at llaurence@thediscoverycentre.ca.

Pride in Motion - Silent Family Disco
2026-07-26 09:00 - 16:00
Sunday, July 26 | 9:00 am – 4:00
Wrap up the 2025 Halifax Pride Festival with dancing and discovery for the whole family! Join Discovery Centre for Pride in Motion, a silent disco dance party. Grab a pair of headphones and groove!
Highlights:
Silent disco headphones – move to your own beat
Rainbow dance floor
STEAM stations on colour and light with take home activities
Dance, learn, and celebrate love in all its forms.
Activities included in regular admission (select Sunday, July 26) and Discovery Centre members free.

Summer Jam: The Science of Music
2026-08-22 10:00 - 2026-08-23 15:00
Come make some noise with us!
August 22-23 | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
We’re so excited that the Halifax Camerata Singers choir will be joining us for a daily pop up performance around the Centre plus some interactive learning! Schedule coming soon.
Plus:

Make and take a kazoo
Make some noise with boomwackers, whirly tubes and our favourite fruit & vegetable piano
Explore the science behind sound conduction, good vibrations, and vinyl records with hands-on activities and demonstrations, all weekend long

All summer jam activities are included in general admission, members are free.
Select admission for August 22 or August 23 to prebook, or buy tickets in person.
