Saskatchewan Science Centre facts for kids
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| Established | 1989 |
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| Location | Regina, Saskatchewan |
| Type | Science museum |
The Saskatchewan Science Centre is an interactive science museum located in Regina, Saskatchewan. It is owned and operated as a not-for-profit charitable organization. Located in a former power plant in the Wascana Centre, the Saskatchewan Science Centre was officially opened in April 1989 as the Powerhouse of Discovery. In 1991, the Science Centre was expanded with the addition of the Kramer IMAX Theater.
Principal activities and programming
The exhibit floor contains permanent displays, travelling exhibits, interactive demonstrations, and stage shows.
The Kramer IMAX Theatre is the only IMAX theater in the city of Regina. The theatre completed conversion to IMAX 3D in October, 2010.
Educational and entertaining programs are delivered to students and communities all across Saskatchewan, including remote through the Science Outreach program.
Special events at the centre include Adult Science Nights, the Ignite! Festival, the After Dark Film Series, and Fantasy Food, as well as attendance at public events such as Canada Day celebrations.
Permanent exhibits
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The Saskatchewan Science Centre's permanent exhibits are the backbone of the Centre. They are complemented by travelling and temporary exhibits, as well as occasional special programs run by the Centre. The Science Centre features various permanent displays highlighting different topics.
- Critters!
- Exhibit includes many live animals such as a bearded dragon, sugar glider, great horned owl, snakes, and salamanders.
- Ukrainian Science Park
- A free-access children's playground located outside the Science Centre. Features playground structures demonstrating physics, such as pulleys and tunnels.
- WILD! Saskatchewan
- An interactive exhibit about the environment and environmental conservation.
- Space Stadium Canada
- The exhibit highlights and explores Canadian contributions to Space exploration. Features the gyro gym, a spinning device similar to one that was developed by NASA for astronaut training.
- Richardson Ag-Grow-Land
- The exhibit focuses on Saskatchewan's contributions to the agriculture industry, as well as technologies and logistics common to modern industrial farming
- Science of Hockey
- An exhibit exploring hockey through a scientific lens. Features a game with a brainwave-controlled ball and several physical tests participants can compete in.
Affiliations
The Science Centre is affiliated with the Saskatchewan Museums Association and the Canadian Association of Science Centres.
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