The facility is home to the Margaret Zeidler Star Theatre, which was the first theatre in the world to be equipped with an 8K resolution digital projection system.
The building was originally established as the Edmonton Space Sciences Centre in 1984.
The 'Science Garage' makerspace includes a working machine shop where visitors can engage in hands-on building projects.
The facility serves as a major hub for public astronomy in Edmonton, operating an observatory with high-powered telescopes.
It hosts an annual 'Dark Matters' event series, which offers an after-hours, adults-only experience featuring science demonstrations and cocktails.
The TELUS World of Science in Edmonton features the Zeidler Dome, an 8K resolution digital theatre used for immersive planetarium shows. It houses the S.P.A.C.E. Gallery, which focuses on space exploration, robotics, and the history of the Canadian Space Agency. The facility includes the Arctic Journey exhibition, detailing the science of the circumpolar north. Hands-on scientific discovery is facilitated through the Discoveryland area for younger children and the Science Garage makerspace. It features a rotating selection of international feature exhibitions in dedicated gallery halls. The building's architectural design features a prominent, circular structure that reflects its emphasis on space and technology.
The rotunda entrance featuring the large-scale kinetic art installations.
Check the daily schedule for live science demonstrations at the Syncrude Science Stage upon arrival.
Book tickets for specific IMAX or digital dome shows online in advance to guarantee seating.
Utilize the underground parking garage to avoid extreme weather during winter visits.
Do not attempt to see all feature films and gallery exhibits in under two hours; the facility is large enough that a rushed visit will result in missing the interactive components.
Closed on certain statutory holidays; check local listings for school break programming shifts.
Casual, comfortable walking shoes recommended for high-activity zones.
