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Discovery Centre

Discovery Centre
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Type of Site
Museums
Neighborhood
Central
Interests That Apply
Science, Technology, Shopping, Engineering, Math
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Price: $5-$10
Is there parking?: Limited
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Water/Drinks: Available on site or nearby.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Restrooms: Available
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Discovery Centre

Fun With Science


Family Time

Address: Phone:
1593 Barrington St
Halifax, NS B3J 1Z7
+1 902 492 4422
Fax: +1 902 492 3170

Description

This is the must-go place for the child (and adult) who loves science and technology. At this center, you can get inside a bubble, send your voice into space or learn if you have what it takes to be an astronaut! Subject yourself to optical illusions in the Ames Room and find out just how funny you look in the mirrors in the foyer. The Discovery Centre Shop has books about dinosaurs, model building kits, microscopes and a myriad of other educational toys for the budding scientist.



Times & Dates

Open Hours: 10am-5pm, Mon-Sat; 1pm-5pm, Sun
Visit Time: 30min-2hr
Best Time to Visit: Try to visit early in the week during the school year.
Why Best: There won't be as many visitors, and you'll be able to play longer.
Average Wait Time: None
Price: $5-$10
Payment Types: VISA, MASTERCARD, BANKCARD

Exposure

Indoor with climate control.

Age Recommendations/Requirements

Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Ages that would most enjoy this site: Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs)
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Families, Groups

Transportation

Best Modes of Transportation: Bus Walking
Parking Availability: Limited
Average Price per Hour: $0-$5
Notes: Some on-street parking is available nearby, and a small discount is available from the MetroPark Parkade at the bottom of Blowers Street.


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