MARCH 8th – 16th
9:00AM – 12:00PM
1:00PM – 4:00PM
5:00PM – 8:00PM (Friday, March 14th only)

MARCH 17th – 30th
Wednesday – Sunday, 9:00AM – 4:00PM
Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

REGULAR ADMISSION

Secure your tickets in advance to lock in your spot and skip the lineups!

Tickets also available at the door, but we recommend arriving early for your preferred time slot to maximize your visit. Dome Theatre tickets sold separately (at front desk only).

MEMBERSHIPS

Did you know? Discovery Centre members are free with no reservation required! Our members skip the line with a valid membership at entry.

Three visits to Discovery Centre pays for your membership! PLUS get discounts on the Discovery Shop, Dome Theatre and Cafe, and early registration to Discovery Centre camps.

Interested in joining our membership family? See our membership options today!

DINOSAUR EXPLORER

Come meet animatronic dinosaurs in our limited-time featured exhibit! Dig up the past, create your own dinosaur to bring to life, and discover how dinosaurs may not be so different from humans… 

• Meet 20 animatronic dinosaurs 
• Discover the science of scales and feathers 
• Create-A-Saurus and bring it to life 
• Explore fossils, bones, and brains 

ACTIVIES & EXPERIENCES

• Touch Pool – Visit sea creatures, live and fossilized, up close in our Ocean Gallery
• Go Star Gazing – Take in a presenter-led live star show in our Dome Theatre (Tickets Sold Seperately)
• Build and Play – Dig up fun in the Construction Zone simulators
• Science Demos – See our shocking Plasma Globe, catch a chemistry show, and take part in hands-on science activities with our team
• Fly the Sky – Take off from the Halifax Airport with our flight simulators

LOCATION

Discovery Centre is located at 1215 Lower Water St., Halifax.
We can be found between The PIER and Bishops Landing.

PARKING & TRANSPORTATION

Parking is available at the Indigo Parking in front and across from The PIER, behind the Westin Hotel, and Cunard Residences (1325 Lower Water Street). On the weekend only, parking is available across the street from Discovery Centre at the Nova Scotia Power parking lot. For hourly rates and parking locations, click here.

If opting to take Halifax Transit, Discovery Centre is located on Route 29 (Barrington).

CAFÉ

Bird’s Nest Café is located on Level 3 and is open to all visitors. Here, you will find light snacks, sandwiches, and caffeinated and uncaffeinated beverages, all sold separately from admission.

Did you know? Discovery Centre Members receive a 15% discount at the Cafe.