Welcome to the Ontario Science Centre

Des enfants sourient dans un radeau de sauvetage.
Ontario Science Centre Experiences at CF Sherway Gardens

Explore exciting new exhibitions this summer at CF Sherway Gardens! Earth Matters and Survival: The Exhibition. Book your tickets now.
Two kids and their parents play in the KidSpark vet clinic
KidSpark at Harbourfront Centre

Discover everyone’s favourite learn-through-play experience, designed for curious kids to explore the amazing world of science. Book your tickets now.
Northern lights above a forest and pond.
Discover the Northern Lights

Every year, people travel thousands of kilometers just to see the one-of-a-kind phenomenon that is the northern lights…but this year, they could be coming right to you, here in Southern Ontario!
Two kids watching a science experiment under magnifying glasses.
Kids’ Programs

Discover playful science programs for kids ages 5-12 and for toddlers with caregivers.
A girl playing with homemade slime.
Spooky Science: Genes, Guts, and Goo

Saturday, October 18 or Saturday, October 25, 2025
4–7 p.m. at CF Sherway Gardens

Get hands on with DNA, (fake) blood and more as we explore whether what flows through our veins is maybe not so scary after all. Costumes welcome for this spooky edition! Book Now!

POP-UPS AND EVENTS

Join us for demos and lots of science fun in new spots across Ontario.
Find out where we’re taking the Science Centre experience next!

Date Event Location
October 11 Science or Sci-Fi? The Biology Behind the Screen Sam Ibrahim Building
October 18–25 Northern Lights at Deerhurst Resort Deerhurst Resort
October 18–December 06 Bear Aware CF Sherway Gardens
October 22 Webinar: Engaging your Community with the Northern Lights Virtual Event
November 07–16 The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Exhibition Place
November 15 Pride in STEM 2025 Harbourfront Centre
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A child touching the Vand de Graaff generator at the CNE.
A fawn in the bush in front of a house.

IMAX® Films

Explore an ancient rainforest, dive into the ocean depths or blast off into deep space. Immerse yourself in a new adventure today in our state-of-the art OMNIMAX® theatre.

Education Resources