Trip 276 - May 23, 2023 (Tuesday)

Science World Visit

Vancouver BC

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Location in Downtown Vancouver BC: Corner of Terminal Avenue and Quebec Street. One block west of Main Street - Science World Skytrain station.

Liked: An impressive building exterior, numerous really cool scientific (and not only) things to do for children and adults alike, "Bubbles" live show, several very fine exhibits, a plasma ball, an infrared camera and display screen, abstract paintings, various challenges. Several different live shows are available throughout the day. It is possible to go in and out the building (get your hand stamped when purchasing a ticket). There is also a fenced outdoor play area for children.

Of Note: The place is very popular and is likely to be packed on weekends and stat holidays (try to come on a weekday), the price of admission is rather dear, "woke" messaging and "BodyWorks" exhibit may not be to the liking of some parents (avoid that exhibit, if you don't want your child to be subjected to fairly adult subject matters).

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Science World is one of the coolest places to visit in Vancouver, BC. Despite a fairly somber price of admission (two adults and two children between 3-12 years of age would be relieved of over $110), the price is worth the awesomeness of this facility. If your child hates school and does not want to learn, bring him or her to Science World, and things just might change. There are two floors filled with a whole lot of scientific (and not only) things to see and to do. Several live shows (different subject matters) are on display throughout the day, and there are children all over the place doing stuff and apparently enjoying it.

On the eyebrow-raising side, there is this BodyWorks exhibit which deals with mature subject matters. And, fair enough, there is a warning sign at the entrance. Yet, parents brought very small children inside, so it will depend on your comfort level. Also, a message regularly flashed on one of the many screens throughout "Science World" (sponsored or promoted by a special interest group) urging to use "inclusive" language. The culture war discussion is beyond the scope of this website, so we'll leave it at that.

Our favourite was plasma ball - that thing is just super cool. A T-Rex skeleton was also quite impressive. It was also interesting to observe people challenging themselves to such fun activities as "hang time", "reaction time", wall climbing, virtual ski downhill racing, and virtual wheelchair racing.

31. We are now on the second floor of Vancouver Science World, where the entries to various galleries are located on the perimeter. There is actually a ramp to the third floor, where Omnimax Theatre is located, but right now no shows are scheduled there, and it's unclear when it gets opened for the public.