1. science

June 28 – September 2, 2013
Science
What’s
& GUIDE MAP
From Pong to Guitar Hero, explore over 60 years
of electronic video games. Play through the past,
present and future of global games, from the
very first commercial coin-op game to the latest
in virtual reality and 3D technology. Included
with Science Centre admission.
Limited capacity. First-come, first-served.
LEVEL
Journey through our solar system and beyond to view distant
galaxies in Toronto’s only public planetarium. Limited capacity.
Doors close promptly at show time.
LEVEL
For children 8 years and under WITH their caregivers.
Pop by KidSpark this summer for hands-on fun with our Host staff as
they engage families through our wonderful exhibits and activities.
LEVEL
For children 5 years and under WITH their caregivers. Learn about the nighttime sky through singing, connect-the-stars constellations and a journey to
the Moon and Mars! Limited capacity. Doors close promptly at show time.
LEVEL
Electricity Demo
You’ll get a charge out of the Van de Graaff generator (a.k.a. “The Ball
That Makes Your Hair Stand Up”) and find out “what’s watt” with this
whole electricity thing!
LEVEL
Papermaking Demo
Transform plants and scrap paper into new paper. Watch the
papermaking demonstration and note the steps used to make
paper, then take away the instructions and try it at home.
LEVEL
Science Hot Spot
Plug into live presentations about Current Science.
LEVEL
Nature Walks
Join us for an outdoor Nature Walk to see what lives in the Science
Centre’s backyard.*Weather and trail conditions permitting.
Meet in Hot Zone Level 6.
Cosmic Journeys
Daily. Check information boards for times.
For
Young
Kids
LEVEL
Special
Exhibition Hall
KidSpark Activities
Eyes On The Skies
Daily. Check information boards for times.
Game On 2.0 is an exhibition organized and toured by the Barbican Centre which is owned and funded by the City of London
Corporation. The exhibition is being presented by triOS College and is financially assisted by the Ontario Cultural Attractions
Fund, a program of the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, administered by the Ontario
Cultural Attractions Fund Corporation. The Toronto Star is the Media Partner. Program support is being provided by AMD Canada.
Love
Daily. Check information boards for times.
? Want more?
Book your exclusive Private Event! 416-696-3150
Daily. Check information boards for times.
Game Changer
Be a player! Explore how games can change
the world in this richly interactive exhibit
created by University of Waterloo
Knowledge Integration students.
Daily. Check information boards for times.
LEVEL
Partner: Centre for Knowledge
Integration, University of Waterloo
STAR
PARTY
LEVEL
2
TELUSCAPE
Outside Main Entrance
6
!dea
Gallery
Daily* July 1 to September 2
Check information boards for times.
Rock Paper
Science Hall
4
4
4
6
6
6
LEVEL
6
LEVEL
a DISCOVERY every day!
Planetarium
Space Hall
6
Science Arcade
2014
Rock Paper
Science Hall
We gratefully acknowledge the
Government of Ontario and our major supporters:
Weston Family
Innovation Centre
Weston Family
Innovation Centre
Adult $28 | Youth & Senior $22 | Child $19
Have you ever wanted to play a video game in real life?
Explore the science of ballistics with our Aggravated Avians crew.
Check Information Boards
for Location and Times.
Pixels, Sprites & Bits
Create fuse bead sprites and explore what these terms have
to do with video game graphics.
Check Information Boards
for Location and Times.
Your Brain and Games
Help us collect data to determine how visual perception,
problem-solving ability and hand-eye coordination compare in
people who play video games and people who do not.
Check Information Boards
for Location and Times.
What’s Your Game?
Games are universal, timeless and a form of human communication.
Explore different cultures and creativity through playful learning.
Outdoor games of all sorts and for all ages!
Check Information Boards
for Location and Times.
* Thursdays ONLY
Partner: SickKids
An agency of the Government of Ontario
Please check Information Boards on Levels 4 and 6 for schedule. Programs, films and schedules subject to change without notice.
6
6
Science Centre + IMAX Film Combo
Aggravated Avians
in Real Life
Weston Family
Innovation Centre
LEVEL
LEVEL
All
About
Games
Are you between 8-18 years of age? Play a game that
tests the speed of your thinking and help researchers
from SickKids develop a new tool for multiple
sclerosis. Your data makes a difference!
5
LEVEL
Observe Saturn, Venus and the Moon and more through
telescopes*. Enjoy a special live electronic music performance with
multi-media-interactives. Explore the solar system with displays
and live demonstrations. Take away tools for summer stargazing.
*Telescope observing is weather permitting.
LEVEL
Planetarium
Space Hall
Come learn paper folding techniques from the past and future.
Gain a new perspective on how paper can turn into scientific art.
Special presentation: The Extreme Universe
LEVEL
KidSpark
July 7, 21, August 11 at 1 pm - 3 pm
Daily.
4
Ask us how.
PA Day • Holiday • March Break • Summer
Origami
6
LEVEL
4
July 12 - 9 pm to 11 pm
FREE Evening Lecture and Star Party
How Fast Can You Think?
6
2
MEMBERSHIP
TELUSCAPE
Outside Main
Entrance
Creative
Science
Sundays
Wednesdays.
LEVEL
YOUR TICKETS towards a
Membership and SAVE!
Safely observe the Sun* with specially filtered telescopes. Spot surface
features like sunspots, spicules, and prominences. Program offered by
the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. *Weather permitting.
July 6, August 10 at 10 am - 12 pm
6
Apply
Demonstrations & Workshops
Solar Observing
Exhibit Halls
Time
IMAX® Film Schedule
11:00
Flight of the Butterflies
12:00
Born to be Wild
1:00
Flight of the Butterflies
2:00
Under The Sea
3:00
Rocky Mountain Express
4:00
Flight of the Butterflies
5:00*
Born to be Wild
Our Premier Partner:
KidSpark
For children up to 8 years WITH THEIR CAREGIVERS.
Spark your child’s curiosity through play, building, water
and a variety of activities.
Space
See a real moon rock and pilot a rocket chair. Sit back in Toronto’s
only public planetarium and travel on a fantastic voyage through
the Universe to learn more about our cosmic neighbours.
A Question of Truth
Explore how beliefs and biases can influence scientific
research. Test controversial theories related to race, gender
and culture, and compare Western with “alternative” sciences.
Weston Family Innovation Centre
Explore aerodynamics by testing human-sized wings and airplane
designs, create moving sculptures and interact with heartbeats.
Unleash your musical creativity as you engage with sound panels,
the ferrofluid piano and test the materials orchestra.
The Living Earth
Ever touch a tornado or wander through a real, live Rain Forest
environment filled with plants and animals? Get hands-on with
nature in here.
Science Arcade
How “fool-proof” is your brain? Find out in
this exhibit area crammed full of puzzles,
games, illusions and challenges that
really make science fun!
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Rock Paper
Science Hall
Shoppers
Drug Mart®
Omnimax®
theatre
Brown Bag Lunch Areas
Escalator
Safe Area
Parking
Food Services
Bank Machine
Elevator
Gift Shop
Washrooms
Family Washrooms
Reserved for mobility-challenged
visitors in case of emergency
Special Needs Washroom
SOUTH
PARKING LOT
Stairs
Mastermind
3
D1
LEVEL
Unilever
Science Plaza
PATIO
For more information,
call 416-696-1000 or visit:
OntarioScienceCentre.ca
Valley Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Level 6
KidSpark Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Level 4
Terrace Grill (Patio) . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Level 3
Lobby Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Level
2
1
Food Services
www.mastermindtoys.com
LEVEL
2
LEVEL
Bring home the Science Centre experience
with science toys, games, experiments,
books, great souvenirs and more.
DON MILLS ROAD
Gemini
Room
West
Gemini
Room
East
NORTH
PARKING LOT
LEVEL
2
Planetarium
Space Hall
Path to Wetland
& Hillside
Access to
Level 5
D6
Imperial Oil
Auditorium
TELUSCAPE
MEMBERSHIP
DESK
Building
Challenge Zone
Innovation Station
Science Hotspot
Papermaking
Electricity
Science
Arcade
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
Entrance/Exit
TICKETS
Access from
Level 6
Valley
DON VALLEY
Check information boards on
Levels 4 & 6 for availability:
RBC Foundation
Lunch Room
Bridge to
Great Hall
IBM School
& Tour Group
Entrance
Procter &
Gamble
Great Hall
Bridge to
Great Hall
Conference
Room
Terrace Grill
(Weather Permitting)
Accessible Entrance Is
Via Elevator To Level 3
Bridge to
Entrance
TELUS
6
5
Learning
Centres
Path to Wetland
& Valley Building
PATIO
To The
Terrace
Studios
1, 2 & 3
To
Hillside
Planetarium
D1
Space
3
4
The Living Earth
telus
Rain Forest
PATIO
The Terrace
Baby Care Room
Shoppers
Drug Mart®
Omnimax®
theatre
Forest Lane
Valley
Restaurant
(Opens Fall 2013)
To
Valley Building
To
Great
Hall
PATIO
To
Hillside
PATIO
Hot Zone
Imperial Oil
Auditorium
Gift Shop
D4
The Human Edge
Valley
Restaurant
1
2
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Bridge to
Entrance
Procter &
Gamble
Great Hall
KidSpark
KidSpark
D5
!DEA
Gallery
Amateur Radio Station
Access to
Level 5
GARDEN
D3
Weston Family
Innovation Centre
Challenge
Zone
D2
Youth
Lounge
Special
Exhibition Hall
Dupont Canada
Labs
A Question of Truth
Hillside
Great
Hall
Daily Science Demos
1
LEVEL
LEVEL
PATIO
Access from
Level 6
Entrance Building
• Elevators and Washrooms are all wheelchair accessible
• Wheelchairs and Strollers are available at Level 2 Ticket Desk
• Lost & Found - See Security Staff
• Pay Telephones - Levels 1 2 4 and 6
• Lost Children’s Station - Entrance to Level 2 Bridge - Ticket Desk
• Lockers - Level 2 Admission Area
• Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
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6
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