Science North
Science North bring science to life by connecting people through stories, curiosity, and shared exploration. As Northern Ontario’s premier science destination, it offers immersive, hands-on experiences. Visitors can explore world-class exhibits, an IMAX® theatre, a digital Planetarium, a butterfly gallery, and four floors of interactive STEM experiences.
This Sudbury science centre is perfect for visitors of any age, with dozens of permanent indoor and outdoor exhibits ready to entertain anyone’s scientific curiosities. Enthusiastic staff and volunteers, known as “Bluecoats” for the blue lab coats they wear, are present on the exhibit floors to share their knowledge and provide every guest with a unique learning experience.
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How to get to Science North
Location: 100 Ramsey Lake Road, Greater Sudbury
By car: Science North is located south of downtown Greater Sudbury and can be reached via Trans-Canada Highway. Paid parking is available on-site.
By transit: Ontario Northland provides regular bus service to Sudbury. Science North is a 10-minute walk north from the Health Sciences North bus stop.
Know before you go
Science North is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in July and August and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the rest of the year.
Wheelchairs and strollers are available for loan from the front desk.
Science North tickets can be bought online before you visit. Various packages offer access to special exhibitions and include features like an IMAX documentary and Planetarium show.
Things to do at Science North
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Have fun with science
Special exhibitions rotate twice a year. Past exhibitions have included Extreme Sports, Dinosaur Discoveries and The Science of Guinness World Records. See what’s on today!
See films come to life
Watch family-friendly movies and fascinating documentaries at the IMAX theatre. Thanks to “IMAX with Laser” technology, films are brought to life with vivid images and immersive audio.
See from light-years away
Voyage to the edges of the known universe within the Planetarium, an 8.4-metre dome screen featuring surround sound and advanced digital technology.
Dine with a lakeview
Sit down for a freshly grilled dish or get a quick and healthy Grab & Go meal from Elements, a food court overlooking Ramsey Lake. Enjoy your meal from the indoor seating area or patio.
Gather for more science
Participate in unique events. Enjoy a quieter experience on Sensory Friendly Sundays, spend an adults-only evening at Nightlife on the Rocks, or enjoy a morning of learning at 50+ cinema socials.
Foster a love for science
Enroll your budding scientists in Science North summer camps. Under the supervision of trained staff, they’ll learn about modern science, use real tools and make like-minded friends.
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Interesting facts about Science North
Science North’s indoor exhibits and recreational areas are housed within two snowflake-shaped buildings: the smaller snowflake contains Science North’s restaurant and cafeteria, while the bigger snowflake contains the exhibits.
The two buildings are connected by a rock tunnel passing through a billion-year-old geologic fault, which was a surprise discovery during construction in the 1980s.
Last updated: June 3, 2025