Ontario Science Centre
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Ontario Science Centre - by Management





Description
*** Closed since June 2024. No plan for renovation & reopening announced yet *** Ontario Science Centre is located in the outskirts of Toronto and displays exhibits relating to the scientific method, the human body, Canadian trees, the concept of ecological habitats, and space. There are also some arcade-style games with a scientific topic and an outdoor area. The museum complex is housed across three buildings with Brutalist designs that are connected by a series of bridges and escalators set in a parkland.
Access & Transport
The science museum is 11km northeast of downtown Toronto, near the Don Valley Parkway. There are some limited paid parking spaces on site (C$12). Buses 25 and 925 stop nearby Don Mills Rd at 'Don Mills Rd at St Dennis Dr - Ontario Science Centre'. Directions & parking: https://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/plan-your-visit/transit-directions-plus-parking
Instructions & Recommendations
Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. There are combined ticket for the Science Centre + Imax Film for C$28/22/19. We suggest combining a visit there with the nearby Aga Khan Museum.
Environmental & Social
One generic paragraph about "commitment to the environment" in the annual business plan but no specific data available online + some debate around a possible extension/renovation given the sensitive local ecosystem. The museum has school programs and generally helps spread culture and interest in sciences
Conclusion
The Science Museum is a good educational activity for Toronto and regional residents, but it doesn't quite have the calibre and state of the art exhibits to be considered a tourist highlight for inter-province and international visitors
Key positive
Fun and interesting interactive exhibits for kids
Key negative
Many exhibits feel a little behind the times
Inefficient buildings layout
Suitability
Suitable for all ages but children might actually get more out of it than adults. The museum is accessible for visitors with limited mobility.
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 45m
est. visit time:2h 15m
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