Our exhibit maintenance team makes sure KidSpark is ready for play—even before the Sun comes up!☀️ From stocking the grocery store to making sure all the stuffies are ready for a day of play, they truly put the “spark” in KidSpark ❤️
📍 KidSpark at Harbourfront Centre
Image with text: How incredible is it that we were able to witness the wonder, excitement and collective JOY of Artemis II together? Congratulations to the courageous crew members and their families, @NASA Mission Control team, scientists, communicators and everyone involved in the success of the mission. 🌕 Not only did you masterfully send four humans farther into space than ever before, but you inspired us to be kind, curious and take in the wonder for all of humanity. And to our friends at the @canadianspaceagency, Mission Specialist @astrojeremy and CapCom @astrojenni, thank you for representing all of Canada with your talent, dedication and integrity. 🇨🇦 From all of us at the Ontario Science Centre, thank you.
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Canada is cheering you on, @astrojeremy! We could not be more proud. 🌑🇨🇦 Thank you for inspiring all of us to dream bigger, take risks and value teamwork to achieve greatness. ♥️🤩 Go Artemis II, go Jeremy and go Canada!
📸Taken during Jeremy’s visit to the Ontario Science Centre in 2023. 🌑🚀
Not only will this human spaceflight take people further from Earth than ever before, but Canada is also playing a large part in the Artemis II mission.
#ArtemisII #LunarMission
📸 Canadian Space Agency, NASA
This week, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen is set to make history as the FIRST Canadian to go to the Moon! 🇨🇦🌑
Our shadows are also the shortest they’ve been since the fall equinox due to the Earth’s tilt. 🌍 Cheers to longer days, shorter shadows and signs of spring! 🌹☀️
📸: Doug Gordon
This cycle influences the patterns of plants and animals in many ways. Even if the Sun isn’t shining where you are today, you may still see tropical plants that we keep in our homes or greenhouses—like Orchids, African violets and Christmas cactuses—start to bloom.
Happy vernal (spring) equinox! On this day, we get equal hours of day and night.
Can you find us at The Toronto Zoo? 🌑🦒 Embark on a March Break Moon Mission to put your lunar curiosity to the test on March 16, 18 & 20! To learn more, visit 👉 bit.ly/4b4jv5m
March Break dreams start here ✨. Don't miss out - visit our website to plan your week 👉 www.ontariosciencecentre.ca
Keep your family booked and busy this March Break! Join us for space, animal and nature themed programming next week. 🌑🦋💐 Enjoy daily programming all about animals and nature, including reptile meet & greets, story time with Willie Poll and more!
Visit our website to see the full schedule of programs 👉 bit.ly/4uggqqf
Important note: Please purchase timed tickets in advance to guarantee entry. Timed tickets help us manage capacity and ensure an enjoyable experience for all visitors!
Things that ✨just make sense ✨:
✅ Earth orbiting the Sun
✅ KidSpark open every day during March Break
✅ Listening to Harry Styles’ new album
See what your kids create with learn-through-play exhibits, animal and nature-themed programs, and more this March Break!🦌🐟
Our new home at the heart of Ontario Place will expand our impact through immersive exhibits, innovative programming, and unforgettable learning experiences for visitors of all ages.
We can’t wait to take this next step — one that we’re inventing together.
📢 Big news for the future of the Ontario Science Centre!
We’re beyond excited to share that Ontario Science Partners, a design, build, finance and maintain consortium, has been selected to build our new permanent home at Ontario Place.
Here’s a first look!
Keep the Valentine's Day love going by learning all about the heart! 🫀 Sign up your curious kids, for our next Kids’ Night Out. They’ll explore how the heart works, discover its anatomy and try out some special tools doctors use to examine it. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4kAaiF5
Send this to your science soulmate 🫀
Happy Valentine’s Day from your friends at the Ontario Science Centre! Our hearts beat for you (about 60 to 100 times a minute!). 💌
We’re ready for a long weekend filled with science! Join us at our THREE pop-ups this weekend 👋 To learn more, visit 👉 bit.ly/4bSphId
Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Here’s to the dreamers, the problem-solvers & the future-builders of today and tomorrow. 🥽 🧪 🌱 🚀 Science can take many paths with countless careers for young women and girls to aspire to. Where will your curiosity take you?
#EveryVoiceInScience
📆 Friday, February 13 to Monday, February 16
⏰10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Book your tickets today 👉 bit.ly/3BrQAcr
Rumour has it we’re open all weekend, including Family Day Monday… and it’s true! 🎉 Visit KidSpark for imaginative play, hands-on learning and lots of fun for kids 10 and under. It’s the perfect Family Day weekend activity! ❤️
Plus, families can stick around for Evergreen Brick Works’ free indoor movie night 🎥 Showtime is at 6:30 p.m.
📍 Evergreen Brick Works
📆 Saturdays until February 14
⌚ 2:30−6:30 p.m.
🔗 bit.ly/49fCWWw
📸: Fatima Ali
We’re at Evergreen Brick Works on Saturdays until February 14 with science fun for the whole family—including activities to celebrate the upcoming Artemis II mission! Journey into lunar science with us to explore the Moon, discover how animals stay warm in the cold & try some icy cool experiments.
WattNext is a partnership between the Ontario Science Centre, Ontario Power Generator and Ontario Tech University.
Energy is more in-demand than ever–what does this mean for the electricity grid in Ontario?🔌⚡️Learn about the incoming energy transformation at wattnext.ca . Plus, explore energy sector careers and educational resources!
If ‘Being Excited’ was a category in the Olympics, we’d take home the gold medal! 🥇
The countdown to cheer on Team Canada and break down the incredible science present in each competition is officially on. Which sport are you most excited for?
Here’s to bringing exciting new energy into 2026 and continuing to be curious about the world around us! What’s on your list? Tell us in the comments! 🌕☀️🌊😊🏒💻❤️
📸: NASA
