Science East

Science East
Established 1994
Location 668 Brunswick Street
Fredericton, New Brunswick
E3B 1H6
Type science museum
Director Harry Palmer
Curator David Desjardins
Website http://www.scienceeast.nb.ca/

Science East is an interactive science museum located in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. It uses innovative, interactive science exhibits to demonstrate basic science concepts, prompt curiosity and foster interest and understanding of science among people of all ages. The museum also features travelling exhibits which tour the province. It was founded in 1994, and since 1999 it has been accommodated in what used to be the York County jail. Constructed in 1842, the jail constitutes a tourist attraction in itself.

Affiliations

The museum is affiliated with the Canadian Museums Association and the Virtual Museum of Canada.

References

    Coordinates: Earth 45°57′31″N 66°38′20″W / 45.9585°N 66.6390°W / 45.9585; -66.6390

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