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Science World, Vancouver, BC
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Science World

Science World is a museum in Vancouver, BC, part of the Vancouver guide. Cost: $25 to $50.

1455 Quebec Street · Vancouver, BC

Why you should go…

Science World is a science centre housed in the geodesic dome built for Expo 86, overlooking False Creek in Vancouver. It features permanent and rotating hands-on exhibits covering biology, physics and sustainability, plus an Omnimax theatre. The non-profit organization also runs science outreach programs across British Columbia.

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