Science World

Science World is housed in an iconic geodesic dome dominating the eastern edge of False Creek in the city of Vancouver. It was originally constructed as the Expo Centre of the 1986 World Fair that Canada hosted that year.

The world expo’s chief architect, Bruno Freschi, designed the dome for the transportation-themed fair celebrating Canada’s 100th anniversary.

Ironically, Freschi did not design the 17-storey dome as a permanent structure but a temporary one to be torn down later.

Thankfully, the non-profit A.S.T.C. Science World Society saw the potential of the dome and acquired it to become the home of a science centre.

For over 30 years, the dome has undergone large-scale renovations because of the temporary nature of its original design. The dome’s space, as a result, has doubled in size from the original 55,000 square feet to 100,000 square feet and was named as the A.S.T.C Science World.

The telecommunications conglomerate Telus Corporation also came into the picture with a $9-million donation in exchange for the naming rights of the science centre. The dome. Hence, became officially known first as Telusphere then Science World at Telus World of Science between 2005 and 2020. The dome’s name reverted back to A.S.T.C Science World upon the expiration of the Telus branding rights contract.

The science centre features many permanent interactive permanent displays, as well as themed exhibits on varying topics throughout the year.

A lot of British Columbia’s outreach programs are also hosted by Science Word. The dome provides inspiring space for participants of Scientists and Innovators in the Schools, a volunteer-run mentorship program to help develop students’ interest in STEM subjects through interactive classroom presentations.

The center is also the base of On the Road, which sends its staff to various assignments throughout the province to hold workshops and present science-themed shows in schools and communities without a local science centre.

In addition, Science World’s educators affiliated with the Super Science Club preside over after-school programs in underserved schools and guide at-risk children to science and technology learning.

For adults, the dome holds a monthly Science World After Dark nights, offering drinks, food, music, exhibits, guest speakers, and other exciting activities.

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