Dynamic Earth, Science museum in Greater Sudbury, Canada

Dynamic Earth is an interactive earth sciences museum in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, owned and operated by Science North. It opened in 2003 on the city's mining heritage, with geology and mining history exhibitions, and the Big Nickel stands on its grounds. A seven-storey elevator ride descends to a demonstration mine showing mining from the turn of the century to the present.

The museum opened in 2003 as an educational response to the region's deep mining heritage. It was developed to help visitors understand the geological processes and mining operations that shaped Northern Ontario.

The center serves as an educational hub where students and families learn about Northern Ontario's geological heritage through hands-on demonstrations and exhibits.

The mine tour begins with a seven-storey elevator descent to a cavern, then continues through a demonstration mine; the underground temperature averages 13°C (55°F) year-round, so bring a jacket. The Next Generation Mine Tour, opened in July 2026 in a new drift, lasts 45 minutes. Allow extra time for the science park's interactive mining equipment, indoor playground and gold sifting.

The museum features a seven-story underground demonstration mine that takes visitors through different eras of mining history. These detailed recreations show how mining techniques and working conditions evolved over time.