SENSORY SUNDAY
June 9
DYNAMIC EARTH
Dynamic Earth is for everyone! If our regular operations are a little too much for your senses to handle, join us for a Sensory Friendly Sunday, for a quieter, sensory friendly experience. During this event, sounds will be turned down or off, lighting will be adjusted, the science centre will be less busy, and certain spaces will be set up as sensory break spaces. Our iconic underground tour will also be adapted to be sensory friendly so put on a hard hat and join us underground!
** Please also note that our Lapidary Lab workshops will not run on Sensory Sundays as the equipment can be very loud
40th ANNIVERSARY OF SCIENCE NORTH
June 19
SCIENCE NORTH
For 40 incredible years, Science North has been at the forefront of inspiring curiosity, fostering innovation, and promoting the importance of science. We’ve also had a lot of fun along the way! Our interactive exhibits, immersive experiences, and engaging programs have ignited a passion for science in generations of curious minds.
As we embark on the next chapter of our journey, we invite you to join us in celebrating the past four decades.
CINEMA SOCIAL 50+
June 19
SCIENCE NORTH
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
- 9am to 10am — Exclusive access to Science North
- 10am to 10:15am — Coffee, tea, and snacks
- 10:15am to 11am — IMAX Movie Decade of Dreams (please note: the film is presented in English only)
- 11am to 11:30am — Talk with Franco Mariotti and Q&A following the talk
- 12pm to 4pm — Attendees are welcome to explore Science North at their leisure and take part in the special 40th anniversary activities
STAR PARTY: SUMMER SOLSTICE
June 20
SCIENCE NORTH
A summer solstice Star Party the day before National Indigenous People's Day with Will Morin, a local Ojibwe educator, storyteller, and artist. Learn about the connection between a turtle's shell and the phases of the Moon and observe the nearly full moon through a telescope.
STAR PARTY: VENUS
July 19
SCIENCE NORTH
Venus takes centre stage as Will Morin, a local Ojibwe educator, storyteller and artist, is back to talk about Indigenous perspectives on the Sun, Earth, and Venus. Tour the solar system in the Planetarium, followed by a tour of the beginning of the Solar System Path along the shore of Lake Ramsey with Will, and view Venus through a telescope.
STAR PARTY: PERSEIDS METEOR SHOWERS
August 9
SCIENCE NORTH
As the Perseids meteor shower approaches its peak, join us to learn how to view one of the best meteor showers of the year! Learn about what meteor showers are in the Planetarium and how to view them in the night sky.
INDIGENOUS INGENUITY: TIMELESS INVENTIONS NORTHERN TOUR
Ongoing
NORTHERN ONTARIO
Indigenous peoples from North America have long demonstrated a great sense of ingenuity, using nature as inspiration. The world we know today was, in part, fashioned by their innovations and approaches to science. Designed around an interactive quest, the exhibition invites visitors to experience the innovative processes that give rise to Indigenous knowledge by observing, listening, experimenting, and sharing.
