H.R. MacMillan Space Centre

A constellation of information, galaxies of pictures, and a universe of fun - the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre will take you to the stars! This website journey will introduce you to the farthest edge of science and take you beyond, into a universe of mystery and imagination.

The website is a great place to start for a preview of what's happening at the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre. Find out about the Cosmic Courtyard exhibit gallery, where you can explore the universe through hands-on and interactive exhibits. Venture into the Virtual Voyages(tm) motion simulator for an out-of-this-world experience... travel to Mars or intercept an Earth-bound comet! Participate in an interactive show in the MacMillan Bloedel GroundStation Canada theatre on rockets, the International Space Station, or living in space. Transport yourself into space and examine the stars in the H.R. MacMillan Planetarium theatre, and see the universe up close at the Gordon M. Southam Observatory.

Everything you need to know to help make school trips a success you'll discover online. Find out about program packages for different age audiences, featuring programs in the areas listed above, or our hands-on workshops where students can build rockets or experience aspects of living in space.

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