Our False Creek Ferry stop here was an unexpected delight. Not really knowing what to expect, this was therefore an area we have neglected to explore in the past. Glad we did this time! The outdoor displays were so imaginative and instructive. The giant dinosaur made out of construction debris is incredible. And the interactive water display entertained children of all ages. Curiosity knows no bounds. One display shows how the layers of bedrock, etc. would now be transformed with the advent of our discards. The sheer beauty of the sphere adds so much to the False Creek views. Loved it! There are a couple of parks around the central building at Science World; one is large enough for festivals (like one in progress) and another more refined and confined.

We went as a family of five, me and my husband, my parents and my 3yr old son and we were all entertained and enjoyed Science World. Easy to get to via the ferries in the creek and reasonable entrance there were lots of different interactive things to do that everyone could get involved with. My son particularly enjoyed the water/ball activities and had great fun. I wish there was something like this back where I live as I would for sure get annual membership if I lived in Vancouver. Clean and spacious inside, we had a great afternoon playing.

Prices are quite punchy and it’s very much for small kids. We went and quickly realised this isn’t for older kids / adults. It’s not near anything else and, whilst we enjoyed some of the less hands on exhibits, probably not worth travelling to as a destination in itself.

I enjoyed my visit to Science World. It was nice to see the Expo '86 grounds put to good use. They had a temporary exhibit "Challenging the Deep" about Canadian James Cameron's deep underwater explorations. That exhibit featured both artifacts as well as short films about his exploration. (It was especially poignant as I viewed the exhibit shortly after the submersible disaster in which five people lost their lives exploring the remains of the Titanic.) Most of the permanent exhibits are hands on. These exhibits and the live science demonstrations are aimed at a younger audience. But adults can find things to explore as well.