Science World

Science World is a science museum in Vancouver, Canada, housed inside a geodesic dome on the eastern shore of False Creek. The facility includes several exhibition areas covering topics such as physics, biology, and engineering, as well as a dedicated space for toddlers.

The building was erected as a temporary pavilion for Expo 86 and repurposed after the world fair as a center for science communication. Conversion into a permanent museum began in 1989 with new exhibition spaces and interactive installations.

The dome takes its name from the geometric design and now serves as a landmark on the False Creek waterfront. Visitors often see families with children working at hands-on experiment stations or watching live demonstrations about chemistry and physics.

Access is through the main entrance on Quebec Street, where visitors reach the lobby and ticket counters directly. Weekends and holidays can see morning queues, especially during school breaks.

A theater with a screen measuring 90 feet (27 meters) across shows documentary films on a curved surface that wraps around the field of view. The projection uses a special format that spreads images across the entire dome.

Location: Vancouver

Inception: 1977

Official opening: 1977

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Fee: Yes

Address: 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 3Z7

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday,Holidays 10:00-17:00; July 5 - August 30 Tuesday 10:00-20:00

Phone: +16044437440

Website: https://scienceworld.ca

GPS coordinates: 49.27330,-123.10400

Latest update: December 14, 2025 00:41