Saskatchewan Science Centre

Saskatchewan Science Centre
Established 1989
Location Regina, Saskatchewan
Type science museum
Website http://www.sasksciencecentre.com/

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 an expansion of the Science Centre brought the Kramer IMAX Theatre to the City of Regina.

Mission and Vision

The Kramer IMAX Theatre located at the Saskatchewan Science Centre

The mission of the Saskatchewan Science Centre is to ignite scientific curiosity and innovation in Saskatchewan communities through interactive, dynamic and engaging opportunities.[1]

Principal Activities and Programming

The Saskatchewan Science Centre presents an experience delivered in a variety of ways:

Exhibit Floor – With permanent displays, travelling exhibits, and interactive demonstrations and stage shows, the Science Centre provides a unique opportunity for individuals and families to learn while having fun in a safe, comfortable environment.

Kramer Imax Theatre – The only one of its kind in Saskatchewan, delivers educational and entertaining programming in the giant screen format. Opened in 1991, and featuring primarily science, travel, and nature-oriented films on its giant screen, the Kramer IMAX Theatre enhances the learning experience provided by the Science Centre. The theatre completed conversion to IMAX 3D in October, 2010.[2]

Educational Programming - Educational and entertaining programs are delivered to students and communities all across Saskatchewan[3] and to those who cannot come to the Science Centre through the Go! Science Outreach program. Workshops, Innovators in the Schools, day camps, camp-ins, and other programming offer curriculum-connected programming to Saskatchewan schools and groups.

Special Events - A number of special events each year help draw people to the Science Centre and promote scientific curiosity along with helping to raise awareness and donations. Adult Science Nights,[4] Ignite! Festival,[5] the After Dark Film Series,[6] Fantasy Food,[7] as well as attendance at public events such as Canada Day celebrations extend the reach of Science Centre programming.

Ancillary Business Activities – the Saskatchewan Science Centre also manages the on-site Atom + Geek Science Shop for educational science-related and general gift store products, plus manages facility rentals[8] including two boardrooms, the Kramer IMAX Theatre, and the exhibit floor itself.

Permanent Exhibits

The Saskatchewan Science Centre Exhibit Floor featuring the Space Stadium Stage

The Saskatchewan Science Centre has many permanent exhibits[9] which make up the backbone of the operations of the centre. These exhibits are complemented by travelling and temporary exhibits as well as special programs that the Centre runs from time to time.

Critters! - Many animals make their home at the Saskatchewan Science Centre including Barb the bearded dragon, and Polly the sugar glider. The Science Centre also has snakes, a great horned owl, salamanders and more.

Ukrainian Science Park - This exterior park is free for anyone to use and is located outside of the Science Centre. Featuring a variety of pulleys, tunnels, and other game-type science experiments for children of all ages to play with and learn from.

WILD! Saskatchewan - This interactive exhibit shares a serious and compelling message about the environment and why people need to do more to protect it.

Space Stadium Canada - This exhibit is the heart of the display floor and explores the contributions that Canada has made to space exploration. The centre of the display features the gyro gym, a spinning device similar to one that was developed by NASA for astronaut training.

Richardson Ag-Grow-Land - Studying Saskatchewan's contribution to the world of agriculture, this exhibit looks at the high-tech agriculture industry in Saskatchewan as well as the practices of modern farming and how food is grown, harvested, processed, and delivered.

Science of Hockey - Using science to help understand the sport of hockey, this exhibit features a mindball game where participants can attempt to move a ball with brainwaves, time how fast they can run, test their strength, and compete against a video goalie and have their shots on the goal evaluated.

There are other permanent displays as well that aim to provide a mix of entertainment and education to visitors.

Affiliations

The museum is affiliated with the Saskatchewan Museums Association and the Canadian Association of Science Centres.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.sasksciencecentre.com/about/mission.html
  2. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/KramerIMAXTheatre/info?tab=page_info
  3. ↑ http://www.sasksciencecentre.com/edprograms/fieldtrips.html
  4. ↑ http://www.sasksciencecentre.com/here/nightatsciencecentre.html
  5. ↑ http://www.sasksciencecentre.com/ignite
  6. ↑ http://www.sasksciencecentre.com/here/IMAX/imaxtimes.html
  7. ↑ http://www.sasksciencecentre.com/blog/741.html
  8. ↑ http://www.sasksciencecentre.com/plan/bookourfacility.html
  9. ↑ http://www.sasksciencecentre.com/here/exhibits.html

Coordinates: Earth 50°25′59″N 104°35′39″W / 50.4331°N 104.5942°W / 50.4331; -104.5942

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