Science World British Columbia, a self-supporting non-profit organization, stimulates positive attitudes towards science and technology in a fun interactive environment, promoting the development of a knowledge-based society in British Columbia.
Following the Expo ‘86 World’s Fair, an intensive lobbying campaign was launched to secure the landmark Expo Centre building for Science World. With three levels of government backing its proposal, the Arts, Sciences and Technology Centre succeeded in persuading the provincial government to designate the fair's famous ‘golf ball’ as the new facility.
With the announcement of plans for the complete ReGeneration of the facility in 1998, the Kidspace Gallery was opened in May 2001, followed by the Science Theatre and Our World Gallery in June 2002. The Main Gallery was renewed over the 2002–2003 period and became the Eureka! Gallery, thanks to the generosity of the technology community in British Columbia.
Cinema theater can be found within the science centre. It has one of the world's largest screens, with several shows daily. On occasion there is also 3D shows on the big screen.
The unique exterior of the Science World building
Location Map (powered by Goolge)
A child learns on another exhibit