HOME | HR MACMILLAN SPACE CENTREDAILY SCHEDULEPLANETARIUM STAR THEATRESCHOOL BOOKINGSHOURS & RATESUPCOMING EVENTS The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre - To educate, inspire, and evoke a sense of wonder about the universe, our planet, and space exploration. Canada's Premiere Space Centre located in

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Online Programs. We’ve re-developed our popular school programs to bring the best of the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre directly to you and your students, with interactive online learning. From Earth and space science to social studies and language arts focuses, we are continually updating our programs to provide new options for classroom

learning.

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Articles & ActivitiesActivities recommended for: kids 8+, teens and adultsLearn at your own pace at home. We'll be adding new content regularly with new themes to explore.Sign up for our newsletter or follow us on social media (@SpacecentreYVR) for updates on new activities and resources.

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Hours of Operation. Book your visit. Check out our upcoming event listing for all on-site programming at the Space Centre. Admission tickets are available online or at the front desk the day of the

event.

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Need help? Contact rentals@spacecentre.ca or call (604) 738-7827 ext

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LUNAR ECLIPSE

Planetarium Star Theatre show – 7:00pm – 8:00pm. Don’t miss out – the next total lunar eclipse in Vancouver won’t happen until 2021! Tickets for this all ages event will be available at the door. Ticket prices are the same as our standard evening admission rates. Adult: $14. Child: $8.50. DEDICATE A STAR PROGRAM Dedicate A StarInspire curiosity, celebrate a special occasion, or pay tribute with a dedicated star. This program is a unique opportunity to give a distinctive gift to family, friends, co-workers, or clients. It is a way to commemorate a birth, birthday, wedding, anniversary, memorial or tribute.The Dedicate a Star package includes a constellation star map, information and mythology about the

LIGHT POLLUTION

McDonald Park in Abbotsford is what is known as a Dark Sky Park and the City of Vancouver has recently been improving the lighting around Beaver Lake in Stanley Park to make it an Urban Star Park. One of the reasons we are talking about light pollution this week is we are coming up to the peak of the annual Perseid meteor showers. RECOMMENDED MAKE A STAR FINDER FOR GRADES 2–7 11 M MAKE A STAR FINDER What is inconceivable about the night sky is that it should be at all conceivable. Albert Einstein (1879-1955), German-Swiss-American theoretical physicist QWALENA: THE WILD WOMAN WHO STEALS CHILDREN Join us as Indigenous storyteller Dallas Yellowfly brings the scary story of “Qwalena: The Wild Woman Who Steals Children” to life in the planetarium star theatre.In this unique theatrical performance Yellowfly blends Oral Tradition, multimedia and a bit of humour to explore the intergenerational impact of Indian residential schools, and to create a better understanding of the HOME | HR MACMILLAN SPACE CENTREDAILY SCHEDULEPLANETARIUM STAR THEATRESCHOOL BOOKINGSHOURS & RATESUPCOMING EVENTS The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre - To educate, inspire, and evoke a sense of wonder about the universe, our planet, and space exploration. Canada's Premiere Space Centre located in

ONLINE PROGRAMS

Online Programs. We’ve re-developed our popular school programs to bring the best of the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre directly to you and your students, with interactive online learning. From Earth and space science to social studies and language arts focuses, we are continually updating our programs to provide new options for classroom

learning.

ONLINE RESOURCES

Articles & ActivitiesActivities recommended for: kids 8+, teens and adultsLearn at your own pace at home. We'll be adding new content regularly with new themes to explore.Sign up for our newsletter or follow us on social media (@SpacecentreYVR) for updates on new activities and resources.

HOURS & RATES

Hours of Operation. Book your visit. Check out our upcoming event listing for all on-site programming at the Space Centre. Admission tickets are available online or at the front desk the day of the

event.

VENUES AND RENTALS

Need help? Contact rentals@spacecentre.ca or call (604) 738-7827 ext

233.

LUNAR ECLIPSE

Planetarium Star Theatre show – 7:00pm – 8:00pm. Don’t miss out – the next total lunar eclipse in Vancouver won’t happen until 2021! Tickets for this all ages event will be available at the door. Ticket prices are the same as our standard evening admission rates. Adult: $14. Child: $8.50. DEDICATE A STAR PROGRAM Dedicate A StarInspire curiosity, celebrate a special occasion, or pay tribute with a dedicated star. This program is a unique opportunity to give a distinctive gift to family, friends, co-workers, or clients. It is a way to commemorate a birth, birthday, wedding, anniversary, memorial or tribute.The Dedicate a Star package includes a constellation star map, information and mythology about the

LIGHT POLLUTION

McDonald Park in Abbotsford is what is known as a Dark Sky Park and the City of Vancouver has recently been improving the lighting around Beaver Lake in Stanley Park to make it an Urban Star Park. One of the reasons we are talking about light pollution this week is we are coming up to the peak of the annual Perseid meteor showers. RECOMMENDED MAKE A STAR FINDER FOR GRADES 2–7 11 M MAKE A STAR FINDER What is inconceivable about the night sky is that it should be at all conceivable. Albert Einstein (1879-1955), German-Swiss-American theoretical physicist QWALENA: THE WILD WOMAN WHO STEALS CHILDREN Join us as Indigenous storyteller Dallas Yellowfly brings the scary story of “Qwalena: The Wild Woman Who Steals Children” to life in the planetarium star theatre.In this unique theatrical performance Yellowfly blends Oral Tradition, multimedia and a bit of humour to explore the intergenerational impact of Indian residential schools, and to create a better understanding of the

ONLINE PROGRAMS

Online Programs. We’ve re-developed our popular school programs to bring the best of the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre directly to you and your students, with interactive online learning. From Earth and space science to social studies and language arts focuses, we are continually updating our programs to provide new options for classroom

learning.

PROGRAMS | HR MACMILLAN SPACE CENTRE Online ProgramsWe’ve re-developed our popular school programs to bring you the best of the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre directly to you and your students through new interactive online learning. Our blended learning programs provide your students with structure to explore ideas with their classmates, and to experience our programming through an interactive online experience

ONLINE RESOURCES

Articles & ActivitiesActivities recommended for: kids 8+, teens and adultsLearn at your own pace at home. We'll be adding new content regularly with new themes to explore.Sign up for our newsletter or follow us on social media (@SpacecentreYVR) for updates on new activities and resources.

VENUES AND RENTALS

Need help? Contact rentals@spacecentre.ca or call (604) 738-7827 ext

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IN THE NIGHT SKY

September 2020. What's Up: August 2020 Skywatching Tips from NASA Learn More. August 2020. Perseid Meteor Shower 2020 Learn More. July 29th - August 24th, 2020. What's Up: July 2020 Skywatching Tips from NASA Learn More. July 2020. DEDICATE A STAR PROGRAM Dedicate A StarInspire curiosity, celebrate a special occasion, or pay tribute with a dedicated star. This program is a unique opportunity to give a distinctive gift to family, friends, co-workers, or clients. It is a way to commemorate a birth, birthday, wedding, anniversary, memorial or tribute.The Dedicate a Star package includes a constellation star map, information and mythology about the MOON SHADOWS // ON-SITE PROGRAMMING Mark your calendar for this month’s lunar eclipse (on May 26th) and join us on May 27th or 28th to find out more about what causes eclipses and phases and other cool new lunar discoveries.During your 60-minute visit you will have 30 minutes to explore the exhibits in our Cosmic Courtyard Gallery. The other 30 minutes will be spent in our Observatory with a tour of our ½ metre Cassegrain CELEBRATING PERIHELION Perihelion is the moment when the Earth will be the closest to the sun for all of 2021. This year it occurred at 5:50 am (PDT) on January 2.Astronomically this could be considered the start of the solar year, so we’re hosting a family friendly new year live stream celebration! Join us on Zoom and learn about the Earth’s orbit and what Perihelion means. We will also be doing family friendly THE FUTURE OF ROCKETS Hi, I’m Michael, Program Coordinator at the Space CentreA few weeks ago, Trish talked about rocket science, and the history of rockets. Since the early days of Robert Godard’s designs, to the Saturn V rocket for the Apollo missions, to the Falcon 9 rocket that Space X just launched, the design of rockets has been fairly uniform. This week, I’m exploring the future of rockets, HOME | HR MACMILLAN SPACE CENTREDAILY SCHEDULEPLANETARIUM STAR THEATRESCHOOL BOOKINGSHOURS & RATESUPCOMING EVENTS The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre - To educate, inspire, and evoke a sense of wonder about the universe, our planet, and space exploration. Canada's Premiere Space Centre located in

HOURS & RATES

Hours of Operation. Book your visit. Check out our upcoming event listing for all on-site programming at the Space Centre. Admission tickets are available online

ONLINE RESOURCES

Articles & ActivitiesActivities recommended for: kids 8+, teens and adultsLearn at your own pace at home. We'll be adding new content regularly with new themes to explore.Sign up for our newsletter or follow us on social media (@SpacecentreYVR) for updates on new activities and resources.

DAILY SCHEDULE

Click To Donate The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre is a non-profit community resource that brings the wonders of space to Earth, while providing a personal sense of ongoing discovery.

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Need help? Contact rentals@spacecentre.ca or call (604) 738-7827 ext

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SPACE CENTRE BIRTHDAY PARTIES Children's birthday parties at the Space Centre are out of this world! Birthday packages may include a live science show, time in our Cosmic Courtyard exhibit space, and a Planetarium Star Theatre show.We’ve modified our programming to ensure physical distancing. Masks are required for all attendees. See our COVID guidelines for visitors.ExperiencesMission to Mars (Age 7+)Do DEDICATE A STAR PROGRAM Dedicate A StarInspire curiosity, celebrate a special occasion, or pay tribute with a dedicated star. This program is a unique opportunity to give a distinctive gift to family, friends, co-workers, or clients. It is a way to commemorate a birth, birthday, wedding, anniversary, memorial or tribute.The Dedicate a Star package includes a constellation star map, information and mythology about the GORDON SOUTHAM OBSERVATORY The Gordon Southam Observatory is the place for gazing at the night sky in Vancouver. Best suited for smaller parties, this experience is led by our interpreter staff and allows guest to view the best stars, planets, nebulas and other nighttime highlights for that time of year. Ideal for: corporate events, holiday parties. Capacity: 30 people.

LIGHT POLLUTION

McDonald Park in Abbotsford is what is known as a Dark Sky Park and the City of Vancouver has recently been improving the lighting around Beaver Lake in Stanley Park to make it an Urban Star Park. One of the reasons we are talking about light pollution this week is we are coming up to the peak of the annual Perseid meteor showers. RECOMMENDED MAKE A STAR FINDER FOR GRADES 2–7 11 M MAKE A STAR FINDER What is inconceivable about the night sky is that it should be at all conceivable. Albert Einstein (1879-1955), German-Swiss-American theoretical physicist HOME | HR MACMILLAN SPACE CENTREDAILY SCHEDULEPLANETARIUM STAR THEATRESCHOOL BOOKINGSHOURS & RATESUPCOMING EVENTS The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre - To educate, inspire, and evoke a sense of wonder about the universe, our planet, and space exploration. Canada's Premiere Space Centre located in

HOURS & RATES

Hours of Operation. Book your visit. Check out our upcoming event listing for all on-site programming at the Space Centre. Admission tickets are available online

ONLINE RESOURCES

Articles & ActivitiesActivities recommended for: kids 8+, teens and adultsLearn at your own pace at home. We'll be adding new content regularly with new themes to explore.Sign up for our newsletter or follow us on social media (@SpacecentreYVR) for updates on new activities and resources.

DAILY SCHEDULE

Click To Donate The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre is a non-profit community resource that brings the wonders of space to Earth, while providing a personal sense of ongoing discovery.

VENUES AND RENTALS

Need help? Contact rentals@spacecentre.ca or call (604) 738-7827 ext

233.

SPACE CENTRE BIRTHDAY PARTIES Children's birthday parties at the Space Centre are out of this world! Birthday packages may include a live science show, time in our Cosmic Courtyard exhibit space, and a Planetarium Star Theatre show.We’ve modified our programming to ensure physical distancing. Masks are required for all attendees. See our COVID guidelines for visitors.ExperiencesMission to Mars (Age 7+)Do DEDICATE A STAR PROGRAM Dedicate A StarInspire curiosity, celebrate a special occasion, or pay tribute with a dedicated star. This program is a unique opportunity to give a distinctive gift to family, friends, co-workers, or clients. It is a way to commemorate a birth, birthday, wedding, anniversary, memorial or tribute.The Dedicate a Star package includes a constellation star map, information and mythology about the GORDON SOUTHAM OBSERVATORY The Gordon Southam Observatory is the place for gazing at the night sky in Vancouver. Best suited for smaller parties, this experience is led by our interpreter staff and allows guest to view the best stars, planets, nebulas and other nighttime highlights for that time of year. Ideal for: corporate events, holiday parties. Capacity: 30 people.

LIGHT POLLUTION

McDonald Park in Abbotsford is what is known as a Dark Sky Park and the City of Vancouver has recently been improving the lighting around Beaver Lake in Stanley Park to make it an Urban Star Park. One of the reasons we are talking about light pollution this week is we are coming up to the peak of the annual Perseid meteor showers. RECOMMENDED MAKE A STAR FINDER FOR GRADES 2–7 11 M MAKE A STAR FINDER What is inconceivable about the night sky is that it should be at all conceivable. Albert Einstein (1879-1955), German-Swiss-American theoretical physicist

ONLINE PROGRAMS

Online Programs. We’ve re-developed our popular school programs to bring the best of the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre directly to you and your students, with interactive online learning. From Earth and space science to social studies and language arts focuses, we are continually updating our programs to provide new options for classroom

learning.

ONLINE RESOURCES

Articles & ActivitiesActivities recommended for: kids 8+, teens and adultsLearn at your own pace at home. We'll be adding new content regularly with new themes to explore.Sign up for our newsletter or follow us on social media (@SpacecentreYVR) for updates on new activities and resources.

BOOK YOUR VISIT

May 29, 2021 - 9:45am to May 31, 2021 - 4:00pm. Join us at the Space Centre on May 29th, 30th, 31st and learn about lunar landers. Event

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GROUNDSTATION CANADA THEATRE **Due to CDC guidelines for cinemas and movies theatre The Groundstation Canada Theatre is not open at this time. We look forward to welcoming you back when the guideline changes. Visit our upcoming events page to see what programming we are currently offering.**Sit back, relax, and prepare to experience science! The Space Centre uses its unique brand of wow and wonder to ABOUT US | HR MACMILLAN SPACE CENTRE The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, known by many and lovingly referred to as the Planetarium, is one of Vancouver’s iconic institutions. Located in Kitsilano’s Vanier Park, a 15-minute walk from downtown Vancouver, it opened its doors on October 28, 1968 as a gift from lumber magnate and philanthropist H.R. MacMillan to the citizens of

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SPACE CENTRE AT NIGHT During this three-hour visit, your group will have a hands-on workshop, their own show in the GroundStation Canada Theatre, an orientation to the night sky in the Planetarium, and an opportunity to look through our ½ metre telescope (weather permitting).We’ve modified our programming to ensure physical distancing. Masks are required for all attendees. See our COVID guidelines for visitors. SPACE CENTRE BIRTHDAY PARTIES Children's birthday parties at the Space Centre are out of this world! Birthday packages may include a live science show, time in our Cosmic Courtyard exhibit space, and a Planetarium Star Theatre show.We’ve modified our programming to ensure physical distancing. Masks are required for all attendees. See our COVID guidelines for visitors.ExperiencesMission to Mars (Age 7+)Do

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