When is H.R. MacMillan Space Centre open?
Mon–Fri 10 AM–3 PM; Sat 10 AM–5 PM; Sun 10 AM–3 PM. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.
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H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
- 4.31.1k reviews
- $$
- Open now · till 3 pm
Space-science museum in Vanier Park with planetarium shows, live science demonstrations and the Cosmic Courtyard gallery.
Quick answers
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre in short
When is the best time to visit H.R. MacMillan Space Centre?
It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is H.R. MacMillan Space Centre indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is H.R. MacMillan Space Centre good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does H.R. MacMillan Space Centre cost?
Tickets C$27.50 adult (19–54) plus tax; C$1 online transaction fee.
Do you need to book H.R. MacMillan Space Centre?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at H.R. MacMillan Space Centre?
About 2 hours.
Where is H.R. MacMillan Space Centre?
1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9.
Is H.R. MacMillan Space Centre wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible seating, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 1 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
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Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
Nearly as good as its best, 2 pm.
In its favour
- Open till 3 pm
- Best in the afternoon
- Indoors
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
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The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 3 pm- monday
- 10 AM–3 PM
- tuesday
- 10 AM–3 PM
- wednesday
- 10 AM–3 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–3 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–3 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- sundayToday
- 10 AM–3 PM
Hours checked 1 Nov
Where and how
- 1 H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
- 2 Hadden Beach · 6 min
- 3 Siegel's Bagels · 7 min
- 4 Triple O's · 7 min
- 5 Albasha Express Shawarma & Falafel · 8 min
Good to know
- Tickets C$27.50 adult (19–54) plus tax; C$1 online transaction fee
- Indoors
- Price $$
- Book ahead
- Allow about 2 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
- Usually no wait
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.3from 1.1k reviews
Known for
- Planetarium shows
- Cosmic Courtyard
- Science demonstrations
- Pink Floyd experience
- Sightseeing
- Weekend outings
- Photography
- Art installations
The feel
- Casual
- Spacious
- Family friendly
- Tourists
- Solo friendly
What people say
- People like:
- Pink Floyd shows earn repeated praise for mesmerizing visuals and an immersive experience.
I attended the Pink Floyd experience and I would recommend it to anyone who's even remotely a fan. It was a very unique and mesmerizing experience. Truly a great experience and special form of entertainment
Absolutely phenomenal experience. As a forever Pink Floyd fan, this was the most mesmerizing experience that I will ask everyone I know to attend to. Thank you for the wonderful, unforgettable experience.
Around Granville Island
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Hadden BeachBeach · 6 min walk
Siegel's BagelsBakery · 7 min walk
Good nowTriple O'sFast food · 7 min walk
Good nowAlbasha Express Shawarma & FalafelShawarma · 8 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.