Discovery Centre

09/01/2026

The time has come! There’s only ONE WEEK LEFT to experience Mission: Astronaut before it blasts off on Sept 7th. 🚀

Don’t miss your chance to step into the shoes of an astronaut and see if you have what it takes for a mission to space! 🌠 💫

We’re open 9:00 am-4:00 pm from Weds-Sun plus Labour Day! To learn more about admission, click the link below! 🌌
https://thediscoverycentre.ca/featured-exhibit/

Until then, keep reaching for the stars! ✨

Mission: Astronaut is proudly sponsored by Maritime Launch Services.

Produced and toured internationally by award winning exhibition producers Flying Fish, this traveling exhibition is supported by The DoSeum and the Intrepid Museum.

09/01/2026

We love Digital Discovery! 👾

Thank you Digital Nova Scotia for supporting this awesome camp.

Eight weeks. Six locations. More than 100 campers. ✅🤖💻🎮

Another summer of Digital Discovery Camps is in the books, and we couldn't have done it without our returning Epic Gigabyte Sponsor, REDspace, and all of our camp mentors.

Delivered in partnership with the Discovery Centre, these camps introduce youth across Nova Scotia to fields such as coding, game development, robotics and cybersecurity through hands-on activities and opportunities to learn directly from professionals working across the province’s tech sector.

Read more about how REDspace continues to inspire young innovators on our blog: https://digitalnovascotia.com/news/redspace-continues-to-inspire-young-innovators-through-digital-discovery-camps/

Digital Discovery Camp is delivered with support from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.

08/31/2026

Reminder: we are now closed Mondays and Tuesdays! We'll miss being open 7 days a week but can't wait to welcome you in Wednesdays - Sundays.

We can't believe it is that time again, but we have officially started our fall/winter hours!

Our hours of operation until next summer (with the exception of some holidays and March Break) are:

Monday - Closed
Tuesday - Closed
Wednesday - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

PLEASE NOTE: We will be open on Labour Day which is Monday, September 7th. That is also the last day to come and see our featured exhibition Mission: Astronaut! 👨‍🚀🚀

In lieu of being open on Labour Day, we will be closed Wednesday, September 9th and then open again with our regular hours on Thursday, September 10th.

08/27/2026

We can't believe it is that time again, but we have officially started our fall/winter hours!

Our hours of operation until next summer (with the exception of some holidays and March Break) are:

Monday - Closed
Tuesday - Closed
Wednesday - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

PLEASE NOTE: We will be open on Labour Day which is Monday, September 7th. That is also the last day to come and see our featured exhibition Mission: Astronaut! 👨‍🚀🚀

In lieu of being open on Labour Day, we will be closed Wednesday, September 9th and then open again with our regular hours on Thursday, September 10th.

08/26/2026

Wow your staff with a unique event that is full of fun! ✨

This fall, host your next corporate event, gala, reception, fundraiser, or private celebration at Discovery Centre's exclusive Wilson Featured Gallery & Atrium located on Level 0.

You'll have access to 4,500 square feet of flexible event space, room for up to 200 guests, exceptional catering through RCR Hospitality, and a truly unique atmosphere.

Limited fall dates available – September through early October. 🍂

Contact our Events team today to learn more:

As Atlantic Canada’s largest science centre, Discovery Centre is the inventive choice for one-of-a-kind meetings and events in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Located on the city’s historic waterfront, the centre’s renovated industrial building provides an impressive atmosphere that includes a 4-story a...

08/26/2026

Enter to win passes to Beaty Centre! 🐋🩵 If you haven't been yet, it's such a cool place for all ages with some really amazing things to see. And there is so much to learn about the ocean and how we can protect it.

Enter at the original post by Virgin Radio Halifax 👇

08/26/2026

The cutest day of discovery! ✨

Thank you CAA Atlantic for exploring Discovery Centre and capturing all of the fun there is to be had!

Did you know that CAA members get 15% off daily admission at Discovery Centre? 🎟

08/24/2026

How well do you know your Discovery Centre green? 💚

They may look similar, but only one is the real deal. 👀

The answer is in the comments! 🔎

08/21/2026

Join us in celebrating science and innovation excellence! 🌠

The Discovery Awards for Science & Innovation is Discovery Centre’s marquee fundraiser and an annual celebration of outstanding achievement in science, technology, and innovation across Nova Scotia.

It is a very inspiring (and fun) event!

As a sponsor, you will help bring science to life for young people in our province and receive a valuable package of benefits and recognition.

We would love to work with you to find a sponsorship opportunity that fits your company best. Please reach out to Helen Dolan, Director of Partnerships at [email protected] for more information.