Saskatchewan Science Centre

The Saskatchewan Science Centre is an interactive science museum located in Regina, Saskatchewan. It is owned and operated as a not-for-profit charitable organization. Located in a former power plant in the Wascana Centre, the Saskatchewan Science Centre was officially opened in April 1989 as the Powerhouse of Discovery. In 1991 the Science Center was expanded with the addition of the Kramer IMAX Theater.

Saskatchewan Science Centre
Established1989
LocationRegina, Saskatchewan
TypeScience museum
Websitehttp://www.sasksciencecentre.com/

Principal activities and programming
Exhibit Floor
Contains permanent displays, travelling exhibits, interactive demonstrations, and stage shows.
Kramer IMAX Theater
The only IMAX theater in the city of Regina. The theater completed conversion to IMAX 3D in October, 2010.[1]
Educational Programming
Educational and entertaining programs are delivered to students and communities all across Saskatchewan[2] and to those who cannot come to the Science Centre through the Science Outreach program.
Special Events
Special events include: Adult Science Nights,[3] Ignite! Festival,[4] the After Dark Film Series,[5] Fantasy Food,[6] as well as attendance at public events such as Canada Day celebrations.

Permanent exhibits
The Ukrainian Science Park

The Saskatchewan Science Centre has many permanent exhibits[7] which make up the backbone of the operations of the centre. These exhibits are complemented by travelling and temporary exhibits as well as occasional special programs run by the Centre.

Critters!
Exhibit includes many live animals such as a bearded dragon, sugar glider, great horned owl, snakes, and salamanders.
Ukrainian Science Park
A free to access children's playground located outside the Science Center. Features physics demonstrating play structures such as pulleys and tunnels.
WILD! Saskatchewan
An interactive exhibit about the environment and environmental conservation.
Space Stadium Canada
The exhibit highlights and explores Canadian contributions to Space exploration. Features the gyro gym, a spinning device similar to one that was developed by NASA for astronaut training.
Richardson Ag-Grow-Land
The exhibit focuses on Saskatchewan’s contributions to the agriculture industry, as well as technologies and logistics common to modern industrial farming.  
Science of Hockey
An exhibit exploring hockey through a scientific lens. Features a game with a brainwave controlled ball and several physical tests participants can compete in.

The Science Centre features other permanent displays each highlighting different topics.

Affiliations

The Science Centre is affiliated with the Saskatchewan Museums Association and the Canadian Association of Science Centres.

References
  1. "Kramer IMAX Theatre". www.facebook.com.
  2. "Field Trips | Saskatchewan Science Centre". www.sasksciencecentre.com. Archived from the original on 2009-11-11.
  3. "Adult Nights | Saskatchewan Science Centre". www.sasksciencecentre.com. Archived from the original on 2013-07-12.
  4. "Events Calendar". Saskatchewan Science Centre.
  5. "Kramer IMAX Theatre Show Times | Saskatchewan Science Centre". www.sasksciencecentre.com. Archived from the original on 2009-11-30.
  6. "Fantasy Food 2014 | Saskatchewan Science Centre". www.sasksciencecentre.com. Archived from the original on 2015-09-24.
  7. "Exhibits | Saskatchewan Science Centre". www.sasksciencecentre.com. Archived from the original on 2009-11-11.
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