Group Visits

Discovery Centre is the place to bring your organized group. With four floors of exhibits to explore and programming designed for your needs, there is plenty to inspire your curiosity. Please fill out the Group Visit Request Form below at minimum 7 days in advance of your requested date of visit. A Discovery Centre representative will get back to you between 3-5 business days. In order to receive the discounted admission rate, your group must book prior to your visit. We recommend group visits be 1.5-2 hours long. All organized groups receive:

  • An orientation to the centre from one of our STEAM Facilitators
  • Space to store coats, bags and lunches
  • Discounted rate for organized groups of ten or more

Please note: Discovery Centre is closed Mondays and Tuesdays and cannot accept bookings during those days. Your booking is not confirmed until you receive a contract.

Discovery Centre Group Visits
What’s included Discovery Centre admission for groups of 10 or more from an organization
Description of Visit Your experience begins the moment you step through our doors and check in with our front desk team. You’ll be greeted by one of our STEAM Facilitators who will guide you to our cloakroom and provide your group with an orientation to the centre. At this point, you are free to explore the centre in your group. You’ll find STEAM Facilitators on each level ready to answer any questions you have and help you get the most from your visit.
Pricing $8 +HST per youth (age 3-17), adult supervisors for youth groups (to a ratio of 1 adult:5 youth) are free, $10 +HST per adult (18+). Payment is required as a group.
Add-ons Additional $5 per person for admission to Dome Theatre.
Good to know Please note that children 12 years and under will need adult supervision through their entire visit. The Discovery Centre does not have a dedicated parking lot. Meter parking and accessible parking is available in the surrounding area, with weekly hourly paid parking available along the Waterfront and Seaport Market. Bus turnaround available, please make sure to mention to your booking representative. Private lunch spaces are not available for group bookings.

Memberships are not valid as part of group rates. Please see our current open hours here.

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