H. R. MacMillan Space Centre, Vancouver

Name: H. R. MacMillan Space Centre
Address: 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver, V6J 3J9, Canada
Telephone: +1 604-738-7827

#47 among attractions in Vancouver

Museum, Science museum, Observatories and planetariums, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, is an astronomy museum located at Vanier Park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The museum was opened on October 28, 1968 containing a Planetarium Star Theatre. Today the museum includes an exhibit gallery and demonstration theatre where public lectures and events are hosted. The museum shares the building with the Museum of Vancouver. Next to the building is the Gordon MacMillan Southam Observatory. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1970 (54 years ago)Visitors per year: 126.4 thous.Coordinates: 49°16'35"N, 123°8'42"W

Address

1100 Chestnut StKitsilanoVancouver V6J 3J9 Canada

Contact

+1 604-738-7827

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Day trips

H. R. MacMillan Space Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Vancouver Maritime Museum, Burrard Street Bridge, Museum of Vancouver, Vanier Park.

~620 ftNW
Nautical history of the Arctic and Pacific
Vancouver Maritime Museum, Vancouver
4 min walk • The Vancouver Maritime Museum stands as a bastion of nautical heritage in the heart of Vancouver, Canada. Nestled in the picturesque setting of Vanier Park near the city's waterfront, the museum is dedicated to preserving and telling the story of the Pacific...
~1530 ftE
Bridge
Burrard Street Bridge, Vancouver
8 min walk • The Burrard Street Bridge is an iconic landmark in the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver, Canada. This historic bridge, which spans the False Creek inlet, is a testament to the city's architectural heritage and urban design.
~240 ftE
City history from First Nations to today
Museum of Vancouver, Vancouver
2 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque setting of Vanier Park, the Museum of Vancouver (MOV) stands as a cultural beacon in the heart of Vancouver, Canada. This dynamic institution is dedicated to connecting people with the city's history, art, and culture through a diverse range...
~760 ftE
Park, View point
Vanier Park, Vancouver
4 min walk • Vanier Park is a municipal park located in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, created in 1967. It is home to the Museum of Vancouver, the Vancouver Maritime Museum, the City of Vancouver Archives, and the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.
0.5 miN
Monuments and statues, Sculpture, Public art
Inukshuk, Vancouver
14 min walk • Inukshuk is an outdoor inuksuk by Alvin Kanak, installed at Vancouver's English Bay, in British Columbia. The inuksuk's base has a tablet recording that it was constructed in grey granite, and was commissioned by the government of the Northwest Territories for its pavilion at Expo 86, and later given to the City of Vancouver.
0.6 miE
Bridge
Granville Street Bridge, Vancouver
17 min walk • The Granville Street Bridge is an eight lane bridge in Vancouver, British Columbia, bridging Downtown Vancouver southwest to the Fairview neighborhood. It spans False Creek and is 27.4 metres above Granville Island. It is part of Highway 99.
0.6 miSE
49°16'13"N • 123°8'10"W
Kids Market, Vancouver
16 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Game and entertainment center
~1480 ftS
49°16'21"N • 123°8'38"W
Molson Brewery, Vancouver
8 min walk • Nightlife, Brewery
0.6 miSE
49°16'15"N • 123°8'10"W
Improv Comedy Institute, Vancouver
15 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
0.7 miNE
Church
St. Paul's Anglican Church, Vancouver
18 min walk • St. Paul's Anglican Church serves the south-west downtown peninsula of Vancouver, British Columbia, alongside Christ Church Cathedral serving the north-east. Both parishes separated from St. James, the first Anglican Church in Granville, as Vancouver was then known.
0.5 miSW
Beach
Kits Beach, Vancouver
13 min walk • Kitsilano Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Vancouver, especially in the warm summer months. Located at the north edge of the Kitsilano neighbourhood, the beach faces out onto English Bay.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is H. R. MacMillan Space Centre open?

H. R. MacMillan Space Centre is open:

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 & 7 pm - 11 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to H. R. MacMillan Space Centre?

Nearby attractions include Bard on the Beach Theatre Society, Vancouver (1 min walk), Museum of Vancouver, Vancouver (2 min walk), Friends of the Vancouver City Archives, Vancouver (3 min walk), Vancouver Maritime Museum, Vancouver (4 min walk).

How to get to H. R. MacMillan Space Centre by public transport?

The nearest stations to H. R. MacMillan Space Centre:

Ferry

Maritime Museum Dock • Lines: False Creek Ferries Route 2 (5 min walk)
Aquatic Centre Dock • Lines: False Creek Ferries Route 1, False Creek Ferries Route 2 (10 min walk)

Bus

Cornwall Avenue at Cypress Street • Lines: 2 (8 min walk)
Beach Ave at Bute St • Lines: 23 (11 min walk)

Trolleybus

West 4th Avenue at Burrard Street • Lines: 14, 4, 7 (15 min walk)

Metro

Yaletown–Roundhouse • Lines: Canada Line (27 min walk)
Vancouver City Centre • Lines: Canada Line (32 min walk)