Shows & Exhibits
From immersive theatre experiences to interactive exhibits, be inspired and connect with the cosmos. All shows are included with general admission
Star Theatre Planetarium
Sit back in our immersive Star Theatre Planetarium and journey through space—from our solar system to distant galaxies.
Featured Shows
Ages 10+ recommended
Worlds of Ice
Worlds of Ice invites us on a journey to the farthest reaches of the solar system, travelling through the many dimensions of ice—from the territories of the Arctic to a scientific complex nestled under the South Pole.
Ages 6+ recommended
One Sky Project
Indigenous Astronomy & Dreams of the Stars. Choose your journey! Will you explore how different cultures around the world see different stories in the stars, or will you be inspired by the ancient astronomical knowledge of Indigenous peoples?
Ages 10+ recommended
Big Astronomy
People, Places, Discoveries explores three observatories located in Chile, at extreme and remote places. With its high, dry, and dark sites, Chile is one of the best places in the world for observational astronomy.
All shows
Show Format: Film
AGES 10+
Messengers of Time and Space
This immersive experience invites audiences to explore the dynamic cosmos and witness the transformative impact of real-time data on our understanding of the Universe
Show Format: Film
AGES 10+
Worlds of Ice
Worlds of Ice invites us on a journey to the farthest reaches of the solar system, travelling through the many dimensions of ice—from the territories of the Arctic to a scientific complex nestled under the South Pole.
Show Format: Film
AGES 8+
From Earth to the Universe
Take a voyage through time and space and revel in the splendor of the worlds in our Solar System and then travel to our Milky Way and beyond.
Show Format: Film
AGES 10+
Big Astronomy
People, Places, Discoveries explores three observatories located in Chile, at extreme and remote places. The show is narrated by Barbara Rojas-Ayala, a Chilean astronomer.
Show Format: Film
AGES 6+
One Sky Project: Indigenous Astronomy
Project features Indigenous perspectives of astronomy, space, time and navigation that have been inspiring minds for millennia.
Show Format: Film
AGES 10+
Phantom of the Universe: The Hunt for Dark Matter
Discover more about dark matter, from the Big Bang, to the theorizing of its existence, to its anticipated discovery at the Large Hadron Collider and the role of scientists associated with Vancouver-based TRIUMF in current scientific breakthroughs.
Show Format: Film
AGES 8+
The Sun: Our Living Star
The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. It is our nearest star and our planet’s powerhouse, the source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. Discover the secrets of our star in this planetarium show and experience never-before-seen images of the Sun’s violent surface.
Show Format: Film
AGES 6+
One Sky Project: Dreams of the Stars
Project features Greek, Indian and Japanese perspectives of astronomy, history and mythology and how different cultures looking up into the night sky see different stories in the stars.
Show Format: Live
AGES 6+
Our Martian Neighbourhood
Find out what it would take to live on the Red Planet with scarce resources, longer days and a new view of the night sky. Learn about other parts of the solar system that could also be settled, and what your “new” night sky would look like.
Show Format: Live
AGES 8+
Surfing the Solar System
See the solar system as you’ve never seen it before – leave Earth behind to tour some of the most intriguing destinations in our solar system and find out more about some of the latest discoveries about our neighbouring planets.
Show Format: Live
AGES 8+
Surfing the Solar System
Travel through our solar system and beyond our Milky Way Galaxy. Ages: 8+ recommended Show format: live with Space Centre interpretive staff
Show Format: Film
AGES 8+
Surfing the Solar System
For thousands of years, humans thought that the Earth was the centre of the universe. Thanks to our curiosity, imagination and urge to explore, we now know that planets like our Earth are nothing special in the cosmos. Discover more about the quest for planets beyond our solar system.
Show Format: Live
AGES 8+
Stars
Live Presentation See stars like you've never seen them before. We will take you on a visually stunning journey through the life of a star, from its birth in a stellar nursery to the majestic pulse of a neutron star.
Show Format: Film
AGES 8+
Forward to the Moon
We are the Artemis generation. NASAs 21st century Artemis program, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. Kari Byron, from Crash Test World and MythBusters, narrates this journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space.
Show Format: Film
AGES 8+
Dark Side of Light
For the longest time, light has been a necessary tool to provide us with the ability to see well in the dark. But, light can also be a problem, especially when it makes it difficult to see the stars in our sky. Light pollution affects us and all living things on our planet at night, disrupting our natural cycles and activities when it’s dark out.
Live Science Demonstrations, Exhibits, & Star Gazing
GroundStation Canada Theatre
Cosmic Courtyard
Gordon MacMillan Southam Observatory
GroundStation Canada Theatre
Planet Hunters
How do we find planets in other solar systems? Discover the techniques used to search for life in the universe.
Rocket Lab
Watch Newton’s Laws in action as we demonstrate the basics of rocketry with fun, high-energy visuals.
Day in Space
What’s daily life like for astronauts? From floating meals to microgravity experiments—find out what space living is like.
Prepare to be wowed by our interactive live science demonstrations! Learn about the latest scientific discoveries, exoplanets, gravity, rockets, and much more all through entertaining live presentations. These live science shows are part of our ticketed timed entry programming and occur hourly.
Shows & Exhibits
From immersive theatre experiences to interactive exhibits, be inspired and connect with the cosmos. All shows are included with general admission
Shows & Exhibits
From immersive theatre experiences to interactive exhibits, be inspired and connect with the cosmos. All shows are included with general admission
Star Theatre Planetarium
Sit back in our immersive Star Theatre Planetarium and journey through space—from our solar system to distant galaxies.
Featured Shows
Ages 10+ recommended
Worlds of Ice
Worlds of Ice invites us on a journey to the farthest reaches of the solar system, travelling through the many dimensions of ice—from the territories of the Arctic to a scientific complex nestled under the South Pole.
Ages 6+ recommended
One Sky Project
Indigenous Astronomy & Dreams of the Stars. Choose your journey! Will you explore how different cultures around the world see different stories in the stars, or will you be inspired by the ancient astronomical knowledge of Indigenous peoples?
Ages 10+ recommended
Big Astronomy
People, Places, Discoveries explores three observatories located in Chile, at extreme and remote places. With its high, dry, and dark sites, Chile is one of the best places in the world for observational astronomy.
Star Theatre Planetarium
Sit back in our immersive Star Theatre Planetarium and journey through space—from our solar system to distant galaxies.
Featured Shows
Ages 10+ recommended
Worlds of Ice
Worlds of Ice invites us on a journey to the farthest reaches of the solar system, travelling through the many dimensions of ice—from the territories of the Arctic to a scientific complex nestled under the South Pole.
Ages 6+ recommended
One Sky Project
Indigenous Astronomy & Dreams of the Stars. Choose your journey! Will you explore how different cultures around the world see different stories in the stars, or will you be inspired by the ancient astronomical knowledge of Indigenous peoples?
Ages 10+ recommended
Big Astronomy
People, Places, Discoveries explores three observatories located in Chile, at extreme and remote places. With its high, dry, and dark sites, Chile is one of the best places in the world for observational astronomy.
All shows
Show Format: Film
AGES 8+
From Earth to the Universe
Take a voyage through time and space and revel in the splendor of the worlds in our Solar System and then travel to our Milky Way and beyond.
BOOK YOUR VISIT
Show Format: Film
AGES 6+
One Sky Project: Indigenous Astronomy
Project features Indigenous perspectives of astronomy, space, time and navigation that have been inspiring minds for millennia.
BOOK YOUR VISIT
Show Format: Film
AGES 6+
One Sky Project: Dreams of the Stars
Project features Greek, Indian and Japanese perspectives of astronomy, history and mythology and how different cultures looking up into the night sky see different stories in the stars.
BOOK YOUR VISIT
Show Format: Film
AGES 10+
Phantom of the Universe: The Hunt for Dark Matter
Discover more about dark matter, from the Big Bang, to the theorizing of its existence, to its anticipated discovery at the Large Hadron Collider and the role of scientists associated with Vancouver-based TRIUMF in current scientific breakthroughs.
BOOK YOUR VISIT
10:45 AM - 11:20 AM
AGES 10+
Big Astronomy
People, Places, Discoveries explores three observatories located in Chile, at extreme and remote places. The show is narrated by Barbara Rojas-Ayala, a Chilean astronomer.
BOOK YOUR VISIT
Show Format: Film
Show Format: Film
AGES 8+
AGES 8+
The Sun: Our Living Star
The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived.
Show Format: Film
Show Format: Film
AGES 10+
AGES 10+
Messengers of Time and Space
This immersive experience invites audiences to explore the dynamic cosmos and witness the transformative impact of real-time data on our understanding of the Universe
Show Format: Film
Show Format: Film
AGES 10+
AGES 10+
Worlds of Ice
Worlds of Ice invites us on a journey to the farthest reaches of the solar system, travelling through the many dimensions of ice—from the territories of the Arctic to a scientific complex nestled under the South Pole.
Show Format: Film
Show Format: Film
AGES 8+
AGES 8+
From Earth to the Universe
Take a voyage through time and space and revel in the splendor of the worlds in our Solar System and then travel to our Milky Way and beyond.
Show Format: Film
Show Format: Film
AGES 10+
AGES 10+
Big Astronomy
People, Places, Discoveries explores three observatories located in Chile, at extreme and remote places. The show is narrated by Barbara Rojas-Ayala, a Chilean astronomer.
Show Format: Film
Show Format: Film
AGES 6+
AGES 6+
One Sky Project: Indigenous Astronomy
Project features Indigenous perspectives of astronomy, space, time and navigation that have been inspiring minds for millennia.
Show Format: Film
Show Format: Film
AGES 10+
AGES 10+
Phantom of the Universe: The Hunt for Dark Matter
Discover more about dark matter, from the Big Bang, to the theorizing of its existence, to its anticipated discovery at the Large Hadron Collider and the role of scientists associated with Vancouver-based TRIUMF in current scientific breakthroughs.
Show Format: Film
AGES 8+
The Sun: Our Living Star
The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. It is our nearest star and our planet’s powerhouse, the source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. Discover the secrets of our star in this planetarium show and experience never-before-seen images of the Sun’s violent surface.
BOOK YOUR VISIT
Show Format: Film
Show Format: Film
AGES 6+
AGES 6+
One Sky Project: Dreams of the Stars
Project features Greek, Indian and Japanese perspectives of astronomy, history and mythology and how different cultures looking up into the night sky see different stories in the stars.
Show Format: Live
Show Format: Live
AGES 6+
AGES 6+
Our Martian Neighbourhood
Find out what it would take to live on the Red Planet with scarce resources, longer days and a new view of the night sky. Learn about other parts of the solar system that could also be settled, and what your “new” night sky would look like.
Show Format: Live
Show Format: Live
AGES 8+
AGES 8+
Surfing the Solar System
See the solar system as you’ve never seen it before – leave Earth behind to tour some of the most intriguing destinations in our solar system and find out more about some of the latest discoveries about our neighbouring planets.
Show Format: Live
Show Format: Live
AGES 8+
AGES 8+
Surfing the Solar System
Travel through our solar system and beyond our Milky Way Galaxy. Ages: 8+ recommended Show format: live with Space Centre interpretive staff
Show Format: Film
Show Format: Film
AGES 8+
AGES 8+
Surfing the Solar System
For thousands of years, humans thought that the Earth was the centre of the universe. Thanks to our curiosity, imagination and urge to explore, we now know that planets like our Earth are nothing special in the cosmos. Discover more about the quest for planets beyond our solar system.
Show Format: Live
Show Format: Live
AGES 8+
AGES 8+
Stars
Live Presentation See stars like you've never seen them before. We will take you on a visually stunning journey through the life of a star, from its birth in a stellar nursery to the majestic pulse of a neutron star.
Show Format: Film
Show Format: Film
AGES 8+
AGES 8+
Forward to the Moon
We are the Artemis generation. NASAs 21st century Artemis program, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. Kari Byron, from Crash Test World and MythBusters, narrates this journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space.
Show Format: Film
Show Format: Film
AGES 8+
AGES 8+
Dark Side of Light
For the longest time, light has been a necessary tool to provide us with the ability to see well in the dark. But, light can also be a problem, especially when it makes it difficult to see the stars in our sky. Light pollution affects us and all living things on our planet at night, disrupting our natural cycles and activities when it’s dark out.
Live Science Demos, Exhibits, & Stargazing
Live shows
Hands-on
Observatory
GroundStation Canada Theatre
Prepare to be wowed by our interactive live science demonstrations! Learn about the latest scientific discoveries, exoplanets, gravity, rockets, and much more all through entertaining live presentations. These live science shows are part of our ticketed timed entry programming and occur hourly.
Planet Hunters
How do we find planets in other solar systems? Discover the techniques used to search for life in the universe.
Rocket Lab
Watch Newton’s Laws in action as we demonstrate the basics of rocketry with fun, high-energy visuals.
Day in Space
What’s daily life like for astronauts? From floating meals to microgravity experiments—find out what space living is like.
Live Science Demos, Exhibits, & Stargazing
Live shows
Hands-on
Observatory
GroundStation Canada Theatre
Prepare to be wowed by our interactive live science demonstrations! Learn about the latest scientific discoveries, exoplanets, gravity, rockets, and much more all through entertaining live presentations. These live science shows are part of our ticketed timed entry programming and occur hourly.
Planet Hunters
How do we find planets in other solar systems? Discover the techniques used to search for life in the universe.
Rocket Lab
Watch Newton’s Laws in action as we demonstrate the basics of rocketry with fun, high-energy visuals.
Day in Space
What’s daily life like for astronauts? From floating meals to microgravity experiments—find out what space living is like.
Shows & Exhibits
From immersive theatre experiences to interactive exhibits, be inspired and connect with the cosmos.
Shows & Exhibits
From immersive theatre experiences to interactive exhibits, be inspired and connect with the cosmos.
Live Science Demos,
Exhibits, &
Stargazing
Shows
Gallery
Observatory
GroundStation Canada Theatre
Prepare to be wowed by our interactive live science demonstrations! Learn about the latest scientific discoveries, exoplanets, gravity, rockets, and much more all through entertaining live presentations. These live science shows are part of our ticketed timed entry programming and occur hourly.
Rocket Lab
Watch Newton’s Laws in action as we demonstrate the basics of rocketry with fun, high-energy visuals.
Day in Space
What’s daily life like for astronauts? From floating meals to microgravity experiments—find out what space living is like.
Planet Hunters
How do we find planets in other solar systems? Discover the techniques used to search for life in the universe.
Live Science Demos,
Exhibits, &
Stargazing
Shows
Gallery
Observatory
GroundStation Canada Theatre
Prepare to be wowed by our interactive live science demonstrations! Learn about the latest scientific discoveries, exoplanets, gravity, rockets, and much more all through entertaining live presentations. These live science shows are part of our ticketed timed entry programming and occur hourly.
Rocket Lab
Watch Newton’s Laws in action as we demonstrate the basics of rocketry with fun, high-energy visuals.
Day in Space
What’s daily life like for astronauts? From floating meals to microgravity experiments—find out what space living is like.
Planet Hunters
How do we find planets in other solar systems? Discover the techniques used to search for life in the universe.
Star Theatre Planetarium
Sit back in our immersive Star Theatre Planetarium and journey through space—from our solar system to distant galaxies.
Featured Shows
Ages 10+ recommended
Worlds of Ice
Worlds of Ice invites us on a journey to the farthest reaches of the solar system, travelling through the many dimensions of ice—from the territories of the Arctic to a scientific complex nestled under the South Pole.
Ages 6+ recommended
One Sky Project
Indigenous Astronomy & Dreams of the Stars. Choose your journey! Will you explore how different cultures around the world see different stories in the stars, or will you be inspired by the ancient astronomical knowledge of Indigenous peoples?
Ages 10+ recommended
Big Astronomy
People, Places, Discoveries explores three observatories located in Chile, at extreme and remote places. With its high, dry, and dark sites, Chile is one of the best places in the world for observational astronomy.
Star Theatre Planetarium
Sit back in our immersive Star Theatre Planetarium and journey through space—from our solar system to distant galaxies.
Featured Shows
Ages 10+ recommended
Worlds of Ice
Worlds of Ice invites us on a journey to the farthest reaches of the solar system, travelling through the many dimensions of ice—from the territories of the Arctic to a scientific complex nestled under the South Pole.
Ages 6+ recommended
One Sky Project
Indigenous Astronomy & Dreams of the Stars. Choose your journey! Will you explore how different cultures around the world see different stories in the stars, or will you be inspired by the ancient astronomical knowledge of Indigenous peoples?
Ages 10+ recommended
Big Astronomy
People, Places, Discoveries explores three observatories located in Chile, at extreme and remote places. With its high, dry, and dark sites, Chile is one of the best places in the world for observational astronomy.
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H.R. MacMillan Space Centre Society
Charitable Registration Number: 10681 2183 RR0001
© H.R. MacMillan Space Centre 2025
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
1100 Chestnut Street
Vancouver, BC, V6J 3J9
(604) 738-7827
GET INVOLVED
Territory Acknowledgement
The HR MacMillan Space Centre and the city of Vancouver is located on the shared, unceded, and ancestral territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We are grateful to live, work, and learn on these lands.
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
1100 Chestnut Street
Vancouver, BC, V6J 3J9
(604) 738-7827
GET INVOLVED
Territory Acknowledgement
The HR MacMillan Space Centre and the city of Vancouver is located on the shared, unceded, and ancestral territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We are grateful to live, work, and learn on these lands.
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre Society
Charitable Registration Number: 10681 2183 RR0001
© H.R. MacMillan Space Centre 2025
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1100 Chestnut Street
Vancouver, BC, V6J 3J9
(604) 738-7827
GET INVOLVED
Territory Acknowledgement
The HR MacMillan Space Centre and the city of Vancouver is located on the shared, unceded, and ancestral territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We are grateful to live, work, and learn on these lands.
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre Society
Charitable Registration Number: 10681 2183 RR0001
© H.R. MacMillan Space Centre 2025
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Be the first to know about special events and offers.
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H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
1100 Chestnut Street
Vancouver, BC, V6J 3J9
(604) 738-7827
GET INVOLVED
Territory Acknowledgement
The HR MacMillan Space Centre and the city of Vancouver is located on the shared, unceded, and ancestral territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We are grateful to live, work, and learn on these lands.
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre Society
Charitable Registration Number: 10681 2183 RR0001
© H.R. MacMillan Space Centre 2025
All shows
Show Format: Film
Show Format: Film
AGES 8+
AGES 8+
The Sun: Our Living Star
The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived.
Show Format: Film
Show Format: Film
AGES 10+
AGES 10+
Messengers of Time and Space
This immersive experience invites audiences to explore the dynamic cosmos and witness the transformative impact of real-time data on our understanding of the Universe
Show Format: Film
Show Format: Film
AGES 10+
AGES 10+
Worlds of Ice
Worlds of Ice invites us on a journey to the farthest reaches of the solar system, travelling through the many dimensions of ice—from the territories of the Arctic to a scientific complex nestled under the South Pole.
Show Format: Film
Show Format: Film
AGES 8+
AGES 8+
From Earth to the Universe
Take a voyage through time and space and revel in the splendor of the worlds in our Solar System and then travel to our Milky Way and beyond.
Show Format: Film
Show Format: Film
AGES 10+
AGES 10+
Big Astronomy
People, Places, Discoveries explores three observatories located in Chile, at extreme and remote places. The show is narrated by Barbara Rojas-Ayala, a Chilean astronomer.
Show Format: Film
Show Format: Film
AGES 6+
AGES 6+
One Sky Project: Indigenous Astronomy
Project features Indigenous perspectives of astronomy, space, time and navigation that have been inspiring minds for millennia.
Show Format: Film
Show Format: Film
AGES 10+
AGES 10+
Phantom of the Universe: The Hunt for Dark Matter
Discover more about dark matter, from the Big Bang, to the theorizing of its existence, to its anticipated discovery at the Large Hadron Collider and the role of scientists associated with Vancouver-based TRIUMF in current scientific breakthroughs.
Show Format: Film
Show Format: Film
AGES 6+
AGES 6+
One Sky Project: Dreams of the Stars
Project features Greek, Indian and Japanese perspectives of astronomy, history and mythology and how different cultures looking up into the night sky see different stories in the stars.
Show Format: Live
Show Format: Live
AGES 6+
AGES 6+
One Sky Project: Dreams of the Stars
Find out what it would take to live on the Red Planet with scarce resources, longer days and a new view of the night sky. Learn about other parts of the solar system that could also be settled, and what your “new” night sky would look like.
Show Format: Live
Show Format: Live
AGES 8+
AGES 8+
Surfing the Solar System
See the solar system as you’ve never seen it before – leave Earth behind to tour some of the most intriguing destinations in our solar system and find out more about some of the latest discoveries about our neighbouring planets.
Show Format: Live
Show Format: Live
AGES 8+
AGES 8+
Surfing the Solar System
Travel through our solar system and beyond our Milky Way Galaxy. Ages: 8+ recommended Show format: live with Space Centre interpretive staff
Show Format: Film
Show Format: Film
AGES 8+
AGES 8+
Surfing the Solar System
For thousands of years, humans thought that the Earth was the centre of the universe. Thanks to our curiosity, imagination and urge to explore, we now know that planets like our Earth are nothing special in the cosmos. Discover more about the quest for planets beyond our solar system.
Show Format: Live
Show Format: Live
AGES 8+
AGES 8+
Stars
Live Presentation See stars like you've never seen them before. We will take you on a visually stunning journey through the life of a star, from its birth in a stellar nursery to the majestic pulse of a neutron star.
Show Format: Film
Show Format: Film
AGES 8+
AGES 8+
Forward to the Moon
We are the Artemis generation. NASAs 21st century Artemis program, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. Kari Byron, from Crash Test World and MythBusters, narrates this journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space.
Show Format: Film
Show Format: Film
AGES 8+
AGES 8+
Dark Side of Light
For the longest time, light has been a necessary tool to provide us with the ability to see well in the dark. But, light can also be a problem, especially when it makes it difficult to see the stars in our sky. Light pollution affects us and all living things on our planet at night, disrupting our natural cycles and activities when it’s dark out.