MuseoCerrado December 25

Science World

#6de 10 lugares para visitar en VancouverVancouver, British Columbia, Canada

También conocido como Science World at TELUS World of Science · Science World British Columbia

Respuesta rápida

Horario: 10:00–17:00, last entry 16:00. Entrada: CA$35.95. Calcula 3 hrs. Mejor momento: At opening.

Actualizado el 18 septiembre 2026 · Redactado por Traveliac, con ayuda de IA · 4 min de lectura

Cómo llegarSitio oficial

Photo: Differense / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Horario: 10:00–17:00
Precio de entrada: CA$35.95; Entrada desde
Tiempo necesario: 3 hrs
Mejor momento del día: At opening
Mejores meses: May – Sep
Dirección: 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 3Z7, Canada

Sobre Science World

Science World lists adult admission at CAD 35.95 in 2026 guides, and the museum stands at 1455 Quebec Street in a geodesic dome at the eastern end of False Creek. The dome was designed by Bruno Freschi for Expo 86 and it is a landmark of Vancouver's skyline. Science World runs hands-on galleries, live demonstrations and an OMNIMAX dome theatre, and most visitors spend three to four hours.

Mejor momento del día: At opening. 10:00, before school groups arrive from about 11:00.

Horario de Science World

Science World abre a las 10:00 y cierra a las 17:00. El fin de semana no cambia nada: sábados y domingos siguen el mismo horario.

Horario: 10:00–17:00; Mon–Sun 10:00–17:00
Cierra los: December 25

Mon–Sun	10:00–17:00

Bueno saber: Closed December 25, with reduced hours on December 24 and 31. Evening and special-event hours vary; verify at the official site.

Horario recopilados de scienceworld.ca y registros públicos, última actualización el 18 septiembre 2026. Pueden cambiar sin previo aviso — confírmalos antes de viajar. Cómo escribimos estas guías

Precio de entrada de Science World

Entry fees for Science World
Entrada	Precio
Entrada estándar	CA$35.95
Tarifa reducida (estudiante / mayor)	CA$30.95
Niños	CA$26.95

Science World general admission is listed at CAD 35.95 for adults (19+), CAD 30.95 for seniors (65+), students and youth (13-18), and CAD 26.95 for children (3-12), with children under 3 free, per a 2026 visitor guide; an OMNIMAX add-on costs about CAD 7-10. The official pages could not be read when checked, so verify current prices and any dynamic pricing at scienceworld.ca, as of 2026. Tickets can be bought online or on site.

Precios recopilados de scienceworld.ca y registros públicos, última actualización el 18 septiembre 2026. Pueden cambiar sin previo aviso — confírmalos antes de viajar. Cómo escribimos estas guías

Mejor época para visitar Science World

Quiet
Moderate
Busy
Very busy

10:00 - 11:00
Opening HourBest time to go
Science World is calm for the first hour, and popular exhibits are free of queues.
Quiet
11:00 - 14:00
School Group Peak
School groups and family visits fill the galleries and OMNIMAX seating.
Very busy
14:00 - 16:00
Afternoon
Science World eases on weekdays, though weekends stay steady.
Moderate
Holiday periods
Spring Break and Summer
Science World is busy during school holidays, so book ahead and arrive at opening.
Busy

Historia de Science World

Science World's building began as the Expo Centre, a Buckminster Fuller-inspired geodesic dome designed by Bruno Freschi for Expo 86. Construction ran from 1984 to early 1985, and the dome housed the fair's Transitions film series in a large-format theatre in its upper section.

Science World opened under that name on 6 May 1989, after the City of Vancouver transferred the Expo Centre building in 1987. A renovation followed the 2010 Winter Olympics, with indoor work finished by mid-2012, and the outdoor Ken Spencer Science Park was added in late 2012.

Science World also serves as a landmark: its exterior was given a soccer-ball design in May 2026 to mark Vancouver's role in the FIFA World Cup, and the dome's look may change again, so check what is on when you arrive. The dome's 400-seat OMNIMAX theatre remains part of the museum, in the upper part of the sphere.

Normas y etiqueta en Science World

Science World sells tickets online and on site, and dynamic pricing may apply, so check the calendar before you travel. Outside food is allowed but officially discouraged, per a 2026 guide.

Science World's galleries are hands-on, so exhibits are built to be touched, but children should not climb or lean on displays. Keep bags close and travel light. School groups arrive between about 11:00 and 13:00, and noise levels are high.

Science World's dome has stairs and ramps between levels, so ask at the entrance about accessible routes and any quieter hours or sensory supports, since programs change by season.

Consejos para visitar Science World

1
Science World is directly across the street from Main Street-Science World Station on the Expo Line, so skip the car if you can. On-site parking costs about CAD 4.50 per hour or CAD 18 per day per a 2026 guide, and the False Creek seawall gives a pleasant walk from Olympic Village or Granville Island.
2
Science World is quietest at opening, and school groups fill the galleries from about 11:00 to 13:00. Buy an OMNIMAX add-on with your ticket, since film times are limited, and check that day's schedule and any dynamic pricing at scienceworld.ca.
3
Science World suits children aged 3-12 best, and the outdoor Ken Spencer Science Park, added in 2012, is worth a stop. Allow three to four hours, eat before or after to avoid lunchtime queues, and consider a membership if you plan two visits, since an individual annual membership is listed at CAD 135 in a 2026 guide.

Cómo llegar a Science World

La estrella roja es Science World; los pines numerados son los 8 lugares más cercanos de nuestras guías, cada uno con su clasificación en su ciudad. Toca un pin para ver más detalles.

1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 3Z7, CanadaCómo llegar en Google Maps

Desde Downtown Vancouver (Waterfront Station)
3 km · 10-12 min
CAD 2.85 (TransLink adult 1-zone Compass stored value, from 1 July 2026; 2-zone CAD 4.20)
Desde Olympic Village Station
1.2 km · 15-20 min
Free on foot
Desde Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
14 km · 40-50 min
CAD 6.50 YVR AddFare plus the zone fare, from 1 July 2026 (verify current total at translink.ca)

Aeropuerto más cercano

Desde Vancouver International Airport (YVR), about 14 km.

Estación más cercana

Desde Main Street-Science World Station (Expo Line), directly across the street.

Preguntas frecuentes sobre Science World

How much is Science World admission?

Science World adult admission is listed at CAD 35.95 in 2026 guides, with seniors, students and youth at CAD 30.95 and children (3-12) at CAD 26.95. The official site could not be read, so verify current prices at scienceworld.ca.

What are Science World's opening hours?

Science World is open daily from 10:00 to 17:00, with last admission about 16:00. It closes on December 25 and has reduced hours on December 24 and 31.

Is Science World near SkyTrain?

Yes, Main Street-Science World Station on the Expo Line is directly across the street. Waterfront Station is about 10-12 minutes away by train.

Who designed the Science World dome?

Bruno Freschi designed the geodesic dome for Expo 86, and construction ran from 1984 to early 1985. The building opened as Science World on 6 May 1989.

Redactado con ayuda de IA a partir de fuentes oficiales y registros públicos, y publicado solo tras las comprobaciones descritas en Cómo escribimos estas guías. Nadie de Traveliac ha visitado este lugar. Última actualización el 18 septiembre 2026. Cómo clasificamos y verificamos los lugares