 Science Magic October 12 -21 Watch a banana turn into a rock or a pickle becomes a light bulb. In celebration of National Science and Technology Week come to the Science Centre and see things shatter, disappear, burn and explode at a special show that brings together our most magical and popular science demonstrations. Location: Studio 2, Level B Time: throughout the day Price: Free with admission Solar Observing October 13 Observe features of the sun up close through specially filtered telescopes and learn about our nearest star from members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Location: TELUSCAPE Time: 10am to noon Price: Free Body Maps Currently on display Part of an educational project to enable women living with HIV/AIDS to better understand the disease, its treatment, improve personal coping strategies and share their wisdom through art – Body Maps were created by woman from southern Africa. Various pieces will be on display at the Science Centre in the !dea Gallery, thorough out the Fall. Location: Weston Family Innovation Centre, Level D Time: All day Price: Free with admission to the Centre Titanic Voices Saturdays and Sundays until October 28 Experience the feelings of foreboding before the journey, the wonder of being aboard the liner and the contradictory viewpoints of what actually happened that fateful night. By using real transcripts from Titanic passengers, actors bring the stories of the voyage to life. Location: Titanic Exhibition, Level D Time: Throughout the day Price: Included in admission to the exhibition Titanic Thursdays Every Thursday throughout the Fall Find out what children from the Titanic era played with and how similar toys are used today. Children will get to learn a little bit of history and get to interact with some of the toys used by children of the early 1900s. During this workshop children will also have an opportunity to make their very own toy and take it home. Location: KidSpark, Level C Times: 3:00pm Price: Free, with admission to the Centre, (seating is limited first come first serve basis) Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition Until January 6, 2008 The tragic tale of the famous ship Titanic is brought to life through photographs, sounds and stories of the passengers and crew members. The exhibition includes over 280 artifacts recovered from the wreckage site, 3,800 metres below the surface of the north Atlantic. Location: Special Exhibition Hall, Level D Time: Saturday to Monday 10:00-5:00pm, Tuesday to Friday 10:00-6:00pm Price: Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition is a timed ticketed exhibition with a premium admission price of: $29.50 for adults, $23.50 for seniors (65+) and youths (13-17), $19.50 for children which include admission to the Science Centre. New Film Schedule IMAX® FILMS Showing at the Shoppers Drug Mart® OMNIMAX® Theatre at the Ontario Science Centre. For tickets, visit the Science Centre box office or call (416) 696-1000. • TITANICA A once-in-a-lifetime adventure of discovery to the site of the world's famous shipwreck. Times: Monday to Friday: noon, 1pm, 3pm Saturday: 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 4pm, 8pm Sunday: 11am, 1pm, 3pm • EVEREST This popular IMAX® film returns for limited engagement. This award winning film takes audiences on an inspirational and spell-binding ascent with an international team of climbers who find hope, beauty and triumph in the wake of tragedy on the slopes of the world's highest mountain. Times: Monday to Friday: 2pm Saturday: noon, 2pm, 9pm Sunday: noon, 2pm Admission Prices
Parking: $8 770 Don Mills Road. Call 416-696-3127 for information or visit www.OntarioScienceCentre.ca |
