Telus Spark Science Centre, Science museum in Nose Creek Valley, Calgary, Canada
Telus Spark Science Centre is an educational facility in Calgary featuring interactive exhibits, multimedia presentations, and hands-on demonstrations. The venue contains multiple spaces designed for exploring science and learning through direct experience.
The facility started in 1967 as the Calgary Centennial Planetarium and transformed into a science centre in 1987. Moving to the current location in 2011 allowed for expansion and a broader educational focus.
The centre integrates Indigenous astronomical knowledge through its One Sky Experience in the Infinity Dome, connecting different perspectives on celestial observations. Visitors encounter how various cultures understand and interpret the stars and the universe.
The centre is accessible and offers activities suited to different age groups. Visitors should allow adequate time to explore the various interactive areas and check opening hours in advance.
The centre's site covers 15 acres at 220 St. Georges Drive NE in Nose Creek Valley, just north of the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo. It opened there on October 29, 2011, after the 11 Street SW building closed on June 27, 2011. In 2020 the Government of Canada granted it $381,414 to promote COVID-19 vaccination among Indigenous youth using online education and hip hop music.
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