Top Things to do in British Columbia
Things to do in British Columbia, British Columbia: The Best Science Museums
Discover the best top things to do in British Columbia, British Columbia including Heritage Acres, Hand of Man - Museum of Natural History, Cultural Arts & Conservation, Science World, Father Pandosy Mission, Okanagan Science Centre, The Centre of the Universe, Pacific Museum of Earth, HR MacMillan Space Centre.
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1. Heritage Acres
2. Hand of Man - Museum of Natural History, Cultural Arts & Conservation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By james123griffin
As others have said, this is an absolutely incredible collection. It's perhaps more of a personal collection than a museum in the regularly recognised sense, and you would think that the days when someone could put together a collection like this are long, long gone Bear in mind that Jim Schockey's interest in big game hunting is paramount, and this shows, of course. But if you have doubts about big game hunting it's well worth putting them on one side for the moment to experience this place: there can't be many places in the world like it. I live in the area, and I'll be back: on the next occasion I'll leave a great deal more time.
3. Science World
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,392 reviews
Science World ignites the imagination with hands-on interactive exhibits, jaw-dropping live science shows, and the giant-screen OMNIMAX Theatre.
Reviewed By 970joant - Victoria, Canada
Our 8 year old granddaughter loved it at science World So much to see and learn Great place on a rainy day
4. Father Pandosy Mission
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 79 reviews
The first non-native settlement in the Okanagan Valley was a mission established on this site in 1859 by Father Pandosy. Take a self-guided tour of the replicated mission buildings and a collection of horse-drawn carriages.
5. Okanagan Science Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 48 reviews
Hands-on science exhibits for children & adults in a historic brick schoolhouse, plus events. Our mission: "To inspire scientific inquiry through dynamic and interactive educational programs and exhibits; and to encourage children and adults to appreciate the relevance and universality of science, and its application in the Okanagan."
6. The Centre of the Universe
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 9 reviews
7. Pacific Museum of Earth
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 8 reviews
As UBC’s oldest museum, and the only museum in Metro Vancouver to specialize in Earth, Oceanic & Atmospheric Sciences, the PME is one of B.C.'s "hidden gems". Come see our new elasmosaur, our lambeosaur, and the only OmniGlobe in Canada! Our gem gallery stuns. Our mineral samples dazzle. Our field trips inspire. Many visitors are surprised that a museum that doesn't charge general admission could be of such high quality! Come explore the wonders of our dynamic Earth with us.
8. HR MacMillan Space Centre
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 206 reviews
The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre will be open on select dates for special programming. Visit the “Upcoming Events” page on our website for a full listing of virtual programs and workshops.
Reviewed By 690sf - Vancouver, Canada
In my experience, if one really wants to enjoy something, do it with children. While I have long considered this proposition, I know this surely to be true now having done many things with my two wonderful grandchildren. One of the things we did together & which was so much fun, was visiting the H.R. Macmillan Space Centre at Vanier Park on Kits Point. Established in 1968, it is housed in an iconic building, adjacent to the Observatory Centre, an add-on which is open to the public to view the heavens on clear nights, It, along with Science World —- which I also visited happily with my gorgeous grandchildren— are two wonderful learning resources to take children to in Vancouver. If you have not visited, do so as soon as it & Science World reopen. Hopefully they will open again soon, & before the end of the summer holidays, which is a good time to take these informative & fun learning excursions. The Space Centre —.along with its various exhibitions —has interactive viewings, as well as talks throughout the day. Science World, too, has talks. Good to find out when they are, so one can gear one’s visit to the schedule. Posted by S Fuller
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