Okanagan Science Centre

UPDATE: Due to a small fire and extensive smoke damage at the Okanagan Science Centre early Friday morning, we will be closed through the long weekend. We are incredibly thankful to the Vernon Fire Department for their quick response and support. We will provide an update on Monday, May 18. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Sarah Evans with the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP at 250-545-7171. We appreciate our community’s patience and understanding during this time. Updates will be shared at okscience.ca

Mother’s Day is coming!💐 If your mom loves science, nerdy things, or anything delightfully geeky, we’ve got gift shop treasures that are way cool! Stop by the Okanagan Science Centre this weekend to browse in person (no admission needed to shop), or shop online for local pickup. The bonus - every purchase supports science education right here in the Okanagan and helps keep us growing as your community-driven non-profit charity. ❤ Because nothing says “I love you, Mom” quite like a gift that’s scientifically proven to be awesome! Shop local. Support science and make mom smile!

The countdown is on… MindBlown: Okanagan Science Festival is just TWO WEEKS away! 💥 In just 14 days, the Okanagan Science Centre will be buzzing with hands-on experiments, exciting demonstrations, special guests, interactive exhibits, and science-filled fun for curious minds of all ages! 📣Mindblown Festival Highlights include: May 21st - BRAINIUM: THINK IT. TRY IT. DISCOVER IT - an interactive, expo-style science event that brings activities, demonstrations, and experiments for all. Open to teachers, students, and the public, this FREE event runs from 9:00am to 4:00pm! *Public guests are highly encouraged to visit between 1:00-4:00pm for the best experience! May 22nd - BLOOMIN' BINGO - Proudly sponsored by Okanagan Restoration Services, this special event is bursting with floral excitement, giving guests the chance to win incredible plant prizes like massive monsteras, hanging baskets, and tropical plants generously provided by Nicholas Alexander and The Flower Spot. May 23rd - BOB THE FOSSIL GUY - real fossils you can see and touch! Bob brings a wealth of knowledge to the Science Centre with some incredible stories about his best finds! The entire festival lineup and additional details can be found at okscience.ca - we can't wait to welcome you! 🎉

Tickets for Bloomin’ Bingo are going fast! The perfect Mother’s Day gift is just a dab away. Join us Friday, May 22 at the Okanagan Science Centre for a night of bingo, laughs, and chances to win gorgeous tropical plants and hanging baskets! Sponsored by @okanagan.restoration.services Ticket link in bio! Date: Friday, May 22nd, 2026 Time: 7:00-9:30pm Doors open at 6:15pm. No early entry. Dress: Fancy garden party attire is highly encouraged! This event will include 9 games + 2 music rounds. All bingo cards and dabbers will be supplied.

Big things are happening… and this one is out of this world! 💥🌕🚀 We have teamed up with Awaken and the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada for a deep dive into space exploration and the recent Artemis Program. Join us on Thursday, May 7th at 12:30-1:30pm at the Okanagan Science Centre to hear all about the Artemis Program from Colleen O'Hare. We are going to zoom out (way out!) and start connecting the dots between science, exploration, technology, and our future as a species. Topics and Questions will include: Why are we going back to the Moon and what did we learn? What were the big moments? What science is driving it all? What are we still trying to figure out? What surprised scientists the most so far? What risks are we willing to take to push exploration forward? What does success actually look like this time around? 👉 For all details, visit okscience.ca! Included in general admission rates and members are free. Doors open 10 minutes prior to presentation. No early entry. Space is limited. Additional guests will be allowed into the presentation if spacing allows. Parents/caregivers must remain with youth for the duration of the presentation as well as during their time within the Okanagan Science Centre exhibit spaces.

Did you hear?! Bob the Fossil Guy is back at the Okanagan Science Centre and he's bringing the prehistoric world with him!💥 As part of MindBlown: Okanagan Science Festival, we’re thrilled to welcome back Bob the Fossil Guy on Saturday, May 23rd for TWO SHOWS - 10:30am and 12:15pm! Bob is bringing real fossils you can see and touch and you'll hear all of his fascinating stories! Perfect for curious kids, budding paleontologists, and fossil-loving adults alike, this show is for all ages! Spots fill quickly every time Bob visits, so don’t wait to secure your spot at okscience.ca! Included with general admission and members are free!

Kickstart your curiosity at Brainium: Think it. Try it. Discover it. on May 21st - an exciting expo-style event at the Okanagan Science Centre as part of our Mindblown: Okanagan Science Festival! This FREE, full-day experience runs from 9:00am–4:00pm and welcomes schools, students, and the general public to explore the wonders of science in a dynamic, hands-on environment. *We highly encourage public guests to visit between 1:00–4:00 PM for the best possible experience! Discover a vibrant showcase of interactive activities led by a variety of passionate community partners including WWEST, Solar Energy Custer UBCO, Vernon Community Arts Centre, OASISS, and Bio Build Studios. The Okanagan Science Centre's own scientists will be on site leading a variety of experiments, running the gyro chair, and observing the stars in our planetarium! From experimenting and building to observing and questioning, there’s something for every young scientist and we can't wait to welcome you! 👉For all additional details, visit okscience.ca.

Spring has sprung at the Okanagan Science Centre! 🌱 Join us for our Spring into Science Pro D Day Camp on Friday, May 15th! Designed for young scientists aged 5–9, this camp will explore the wonders of spring through engaging experiments and interactive activities. Campers will delve into the science of plants, weather, and the environment - all science activities will have a spring theme! Suitable for ages 5-9. For all other details and to register your child, visit okscience.ca!

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Happy EARTH DAY! To celebrate, enjoy FREE admission today–24th and explore the wonders of our planet through hands-on science for all ages! Today we have two FREE events at the Okanagan Science Centre! -LITTLE SCIENTISTS will feature an Earth Week theme — “Recycled Earths" at 10:15am. -NATURE'S COLOUR LAB at 3:30pm — create your own masterpiece using colours from nature! And, we have planetarium shows running at various times throughout the week! Join us as we celebrate the amazing planet we call home. For complete details, visit okscience.ca. Space is limited and pre-registration is encouraged for all activities/workshops. Register online: https://okscience.ca/pages/earth-week

Celebrate Earth Week at the Okanagan Science Centre! Enjoy FREE ADMISSION until the 24th! Tomorrow we have two FREE events! Wednesday, April 22nd at 10:15am- Little Scientists, Recycled Earth. Geared towards ages 2-5, make "little earths" out of recycled materials! Wednesday, April 22nd at 3:30pm- Natures Colour Lab Celebrate Earth Week by turning nature into your paint palette! In this hands-on workshop, kids will explore the science of chlorophyll as they create stunning “paintings” using real leaves, flowers, and plant pigments. Link in bio!

To celebrate Earth Week, we are offering free admission to the Okanagan Science Centre from April 21-24! Come in and see our exhibition “Wild Weather”, developed and produced by Science North, in partnership with the Ontario Science Centre, before it’s gone for good! Link in bio!