Telus World of Science, Science museum in Edmonton, Canada
Telus World of Science Edmonton is a science centre on the southwest corner of Coronation Park in the Woodcroft neighbourhood, operated by the Edmonton Space & Science Foundation. It houses 144,430 square feet of public space, making it the largest science centre in Western Canada by total public space. Its facilities include a 190-seat IMAX theatre and the 200-seat Zeidler Dome.
The center was founded in 1984 as the Edmonton Space Sciences Centre and underwent several name changes before becoming Telus World of Science in 2005. This evolution reflects how the institution's scope and focus have grown over the decades.
The center presents science topics through exhibits that blend elements from popular media franchises like Star Wars and Harry Potter to reach different age groups. Visitors encounter scientific concepts woven into these familiar stories, making learning feel connected to everyday entertainment.
The centre sits on the southwest corner of Coronation Park in the Woodcroft neighbourhood, east of the older Queen Elizabeth Planetarium. The 190-seat IMAX theatre projects onto a 13 by 19 metre screen with a six-channel sound system, and the 200-seat Zeidler Dome hosts laser shows and presentations.
The original building was designed by Douglas Cardinal, chosen as architect in 1979. Its IMAX theatre, the first in Western Canada when the centre opened in 1984, was upgraded in 2013 with a screen that became the largest IMAX screen in Alberta.
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