Ontario Science Centre, Science museum in Toronto, Canada.
The Ontario Science Centre is a science museum in Toronto, Canada, that extends across multiple building levels connected by escalators and pedestrian walkways. The exhibition spaces are distributed across different areas and cover topics from physics, biology, technology, and astronomy.
The centre opened in late September 1969 and was designed by architect Raymond Moriyama, who created a modern concrete building with clean lines. The facility arose as part of the celebrations for Canadian scientific progress in the province.
The facility takes its name from the province of Ontario and serves as a meeting point for school groups, families, and curious visitors of all ages. Many exhibits invite touching and experimenting, allowing guests to interact directly with physical phenomena or biological processes.
The museum welcomes visitors from Monday to Friday between 10 AM and 4 PM, as well as on weekends until 5 PM. A visit typically takes several hours, as the exhibitions invite participation and lingering.
The facility also operates traveling exhibitions that stop in different communities across Ontario, offering experiments and demonstrations there. These mobile programs reach places that are far from the main building.
Location: Toronto
Inception: September 26, 1969
Architects: Raymond Moriyama
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-16:00; Saturday-Sunday 10:00-17:00
Website: https://centredessciencesontario.ca
GPS coordinates: 43.71670,-79.33830
Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:24
Toronto offers numerous attractions for families with children. The Toronto Zoo in Scarborough houses more than 5000 animals from all continents. The Ontario Science Centre in Don Valley East presents interactive exhibits on science and technology. The Royal Ontario Museum downtown displays collections on natural and cultural history. Recreational facilities include Canada's Wonderland in Vaughan with rides and shows, Ontario Place on the western waterfront, and Centreville Amusement Park on the Toronto Islands. Ripley's Aquarium of Canada in the Entertainment District houses thousands of marine animals. The CN Tower provides observation decks above the city. Fort York interprets early 19th-century military history, while Black Creek Pioneer Village portrays rural Ontario life in the 1860s. Several parks and natural areas are suitable for family outings. The Toronto Botanical Garden in North York displays regional plants. The Scarborough Bluffs rise up to 300 feet (90 meters) above Lake Ontario. Riverdale Farm in the Riverdale neighborhood is a working farm with domestic animals. Tommy Thompson Park on an artificial peninsula serves as a bird sanctuary.
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