Science North is Northern Ontario’s most popular tourist attraction and an educational resource for children and adults across the globe. Science North maintains the second and eighth largest science centres in all of Canada and features an IMAX^® with Laser theatre, a digital Planetarium, a butterfly gallery, special exhibits hall, and so much more!

First floor

• IMAX 3D – Science North has a 3D IMAX theatre. The theatre opened in 1994, and was converted to 3D in February 2009.
• Planetarium – In June 2009 Science North added a planetarium. It has an 8-metre dome and 36 seats.
• TD Canada Trust Toddler’s Treehouse – Toddlers and preschoolers have a special place at Science North! This great educational play area is dedicated to young children from newborn to age five.

Vale Cavern

Get up close and personal with some of Northern Ontario’s Species at Risk in the 2D films:

• Massassauga Rattlesnake
• Fowler’s Toad
• Blanding’s Turtle
• Pitcher’s Thistle Films

Second floor

Nature Exchange, Lapidary Lab, F. Jean MacLeod Butterfly Gallery

Head to the second floor of the science centre for some one-of-a-kind visitor experiences.

• Polish a mineral in the Lapidary Lab
• Handle exotic invertebrates, and trade some natural artifacts at the Nature Exchange
• Visit tropical butterflies in the F. Jean MacLeod Butterfly Gallery

Third floor

Northern Ecosystems

Take a voyage through Ontario’s natural landscapes with Northern Ecosystems.

Visit Science North’s animal ambassadors and learn about the wildlife found in our own backyards. Discover what fish live in Ramsey Lake, learn how you can help at-risk species in Ontario, and even come face to face with a snake!

Discovery Theatre – This amphitheatre is the setting for wacky and wonderful science demonstrations, hosted live each day by Science North’s talented staff! Each show features plenty of audience participation and plenty of surprises! The Discovery Theatre is accessible from both the 3rd and 4th floors.

Fourth floor

Discover. Learn. Play.

Tinker, play, and have fun in our Tech Lab. Build racecars, learn about space exploration, and take a spin in the Gyroscope. Or discover the latest breakthroughs in biology in our Bio Lab.

Climate Action Show

Sheepy is back with a brand-new climate action mission! Building on Science North’s past award-winning multimedia object theatres on climate change, the Climate Action Show empowers visitors of all ages to become change agents.

An agency of the provincial government of Ontario, Science North is overseen by the provincial Ministry of Tourism, Culture And Sport.

Science North and Dynamic Earth are located in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. Get more information on planning your visit: driving directions, hours of operation, and admission prices.