Discovery Centre, Science museum in Halifax, Canada
The Discovery Centre spans four floors across 40,000 square feet, featuring five permanent galleries dedicated to energy, health, flight, ocean, and children's exploration.
The center evolved from science demonstrations at Dalhousie University in the 1970s to its establishment as a nonprofit organization in 1985 before opening its first location in 1990.
The Discovery Centre operates on Mi'kma'ki territory, incorporating educational programs that highlight First Nations knowledge through exhibitions such as Indigenous Ingenuity.
Visitors can access hands-on exhibits, experience the Dome Theatre planetarium, and participate in technology workshops using 3D printers in the Innovation Lab.
The science center relocated in 2017 to a certified environmental building on Halifax waterfront, doubling its previous size to become Canada's newest science museum.
Location: Halifax
Inception: 1990
Website: http://discoverycentre.ns.ca
GPS coordinates: 44.64169,-63.56783
Latest update: March 12, 2025 21:10
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