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220 St. George's Dr. N.E.
Calgary, AB
403-817-6800
403-817-6901
TELUS Spark, the new Science Centre is Canada's first purpose-built new Science Centre in over 25 years and is a place of inquiry that looks at issues, ideas and concepts related to science, technology and creativity. Experiences are at once serious and playful, reliant on the ingenuity and enthusiasm of the visitors and collaborators to frame learning.
The facility houses four permanent exhibit Galleries, an expanded and enhanced Creative Kids Museum, a Feature Gallery that will host travelling exhibitions from 2013, a Presentation Theatre, an HD Digital Dome Theatre opening in Spring 2012, a dedicated Learning Centre equipped with two fully-functional labs and four learning studios, and an Outdoor Park.
Young artists, engineers and adventurers have a special place in the new Creative Kids Museum, a 9,000 square-foot space packed with hands-on activities designed for children under nine.
Hours & Admission
Hours
- Sunday to Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission
Adult (18-64) $19.95. Youth (13-17) $15.95. Children (3-12) $12.95. Children under 3 free. Seniors (65+) $17.95.Dining
Gather around tables with friends and family. Enjoy a range of delectable and healthy food choices. Relax, discuss, wonder, learn. The Café changes throughout each day to reflect the needs and interests of our visitors. In the morning, have a coffee and plan your day. At lunch, find delicious nutritional choices for school groups and other visitors. In the afternoon, relax, have a snack and reflect on the day. And in the evening, and on select evenings discuss a scientific issue with researchers and community members over a drink or two. With a focus on locally available foods, the Café nurtures reconnections with the land and the rhythms of the seasons.Box Lunches
Café
Family Style
Food Machines
Licensed
Snack Bar
Vegetarian Meals
Amenities
- 100% Non-smoking
- Debit Card/Interac
- Eco-friendly
- Energy conservation
- Family friendly
- Group booking
- Internet - High Speed - Rooms
- Internet - Wireless - Rooms
- Recycle
- Visa
- Water conservation
- Wheelchair access
Groups
Groups can purchase tickets in advance at a discounted rate. Facility rental opportunities are also available. Just minutes from the downtown core, an event at TELUS Spark will be as exciting as it is unique. Our special events team will work with you to create a memorable event in one of Calgary's most coveted and adaptable venues. The new Science CEntre offers extensive and customizable open plan spaces, delectable and health concious catering options, plus the potential to access engaging exhibits, programs and entertainment. The facility has been designed with flexibility in mind, ideal for signature events, corporate functions, team-builders, cocktail receptions and more. Birthday Party bookings will commence in 2012.Accessibility
Corporate Events
Group Discounts
Off-Site Motor Coach Parking
On Site Motor Coach Parking
Reservations Required
Team Building
Washroom Facilities
Number of children for group: 15
Number of Adults for group: 15
Number of Seniours for group: 15
chaperones for a Group:
Birth day parties:
Washroom Facilities:
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Gift Shop
Liquor Licence
Lockers
Paid Parking
Restaurant Family Style
Restrooms
Snack Bar
Stroller Rentals
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Wheelchair Accessible
Education
Our goal is to create experiences for your students to spark a passion for learning, and leave them yearning for more! We do this through our exhibits, films, theatre performances, events, and workshops which primarily support Alberta Education’s science and arts programs of study. Here are the student/adult ratios:- Preschool to K: five students to one adult
- Grades 1 to 3 eight students to one adult
- Grades 4 to 6: 10 students to one adult
- Grades 7 to 9: 13 students to one adult
- Grades 10 to 12: 15 students to one adult.
Special Promotion
Teachers Kits
Affiliations
- Child & Youth Friendly Calgary
Meeting Rooms
| Room Name | Area | Length | Width | Capacity | ||||||
| sq ft | sq m | ft | m | ft | m | Theatre | Banquet | Clssrm | Recpt | |
| Atrium | 10000 | 929.03 | 400 | 1000 | ||||||
| Boardroom | 850 | 78.97 | 20 | |||||||
| Creative Kids Museum | 9000 | 836.13 | 200 | |||||||
| Double Studio | 1830 | 170.01 | 120 | 80 | 60 | 120 | ||||
| Feature Gallery | 8200 | 761.8 | 700 | 450 | 360 | 750 | ||||
| Feature Gallery North | 5460 | 507.25 | 500 | 300 | 280 | 500 | ||||
| Feature Gallery South | 2740 | 254.55 | 200 | 150 | 100 | 250 | ||||
| HD Digital Dome Theatre Lobby | 2200 | 204.39 | 245 | 250 | ||||||
| Learning Centre | 915 | 85.01 | 60 | 40 | 30 | 60 | ||||
| Main Lobby | 4100 | 380.9 | 250 | |||||||
| Outdoor Terrace | 1215 | 112.88 | 200 | 400 | ||||||
| Pepsi Café | 5400 | 501.68 | 100 | 250 | ||||||
| Presentation Theatre | 4500 | 418.06 | 164 | |||||||
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