H. R. MacMillan Space Centre, Vancouver
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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. ()
Day trips
H. R. MacMillan Space Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Celebrities Nightclub, Vancouver Maritime Museum, Numbers, Burrard Street Bridge.
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 Museum of Vancouver, Vancouver (2 min walk), Vancouver Maritime Museum, Vancouver (4 min walk), St. Roch Ship, Vancouver (4 min walk), Vanier Park, 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
Bus
Trolleybus
Metro
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)