Science East, Fredericton

#3 among attractions in Fredericton

Museum, Science museum

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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. ()

Established: 1994 (30 years ago)Coordinates: 45°57'30"N, 66°38'20"W

Address

668 Brunswick StDowntown Fredericton (Town Platt)Fredericton E3B 1H6 Canada

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+1 506-457-2340

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Science East – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Christ Church Cathedral, Government House, Fredericton Region Museum.

~1050 ftNE
Max Aitken, Museum, Art gallery
Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Fredericton
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Fredericton, New Brunswick, the Beaverbrook Art Gallery stands as a premier destination for art lovers and cultural enthusiasts. Established in 1959, this esteemed gallery was a gift to the people of New Brunswick from Lord Beaverbrook, a...
~1140 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Christ Church Cathedral, Fredericton
6 min walk • Christ Church Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Anglican Diocese of Fredericton. It is located in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. Construction of the cathedral began in 1845 and it was consecrated in 1853. The Gothic Revival cathedral is modelled after St. Mary's Church, Snettisham, Norfolk.
1 miNW
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Government House, Fredericton
25 min walk • Government House is the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick, as well as that in Fredericton of the Canadian monarch.
~1320 ftN
Museum, History museum
Fredericton Region Museum, Fredericton
7 min walk • The Fredericton Region Museum, formerly known as the York Sunbury Museum, is a small, non-profit museum founded in 1934 by the York Sunbury Historical Society. The museum was housed in several different locations until 1959, when it moved into Officers' Square on Queen Street in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
0.5 miE
Bridge
Fredericton Railway Bridge, Fredericton
13 min walk • The Fredericton Railway Bridge is a former railway bridge in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada now used to carry pedestrians and cyclists.
0.7 miS
Library
Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton
18 min walk • Provincial Archives of New Brunswick is the archives agency for the Canadian province of New Brunswick. It is located on the campus of the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.
~750 ftNE
Max Aitken, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Fredericton Playhouse, Fredericton
4 min walk • The Fredericton Playhouse is a non-profit organization venue for hosting local talent acts and touring performers. It was originally constructed in 1964 at the behest of Lady and Lord Beaverbrook, and between the years of 1969 and 2003, the venue was home to Theatre New Brunswick.
0.7 miS
Observatories and planetariums
William Brydone Jack Observatory, Fredericton
19 min walk • The William Brydone Jack Observatory is a small astronomical observatory on the campus of the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Constructed in 1851, it was the first astronomical observatory built in British North America. The observatory was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1954.
0.5 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Anne's Chapel, Fredericton
13 min walk • St. Anne's Chapel is a Gothic Revival Anglican chapel of ease in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Constructed between 1846 and 1847, it was designed by British-born architect Frank Wills. St. Anne's Chapel is a National Historic Site of Canada.
0.8 miN
Bridge
Westmorland Street Bridge, Fredericton
22 min walk • The Westmorland Street Bridge is a bridge crossing the Saint John River in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.
0.4 miNW
Visitor center, City hall
Fredericton City Hall, Fredericton
11 min walk • The Fredericton City Hall is the meeting place of the Fredericton City Council in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. The three-storey building was constructed between 1875 and 1876 by architects McKean and Fairweather and built by H. B. Crosby and O. M. Campbell in the Second Empire style.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Science East open?

Science East is open:

Monday 12 pm - 5 pm
Tuesday 12 pm - 5 pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 5 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 5 pm
Friday 12 pm - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Science East?

Nearby attractions include Fredericton Playhouse, Fredericton (4 min walk), New Brunswick Legislative Building, Fredericton (4 min walk), Thomas Temple Fountain, Fredericton (5 min walk), Gallery 78, Fredericton (5 min walk).