Admission tickets are available online or at our front desk. We do not require that you purchase tickets online. Ticket times are for the shows in the planetarium star theatre. Please arrive early to allow time for check-in.
General admission shows and programs are recommended for ages 8+.
Weekday morning time slots are often dedicated to field trip programming for schools.
All ticket sales are final. Tickets cannot be transferred or rescheduled. Email [email protected] for more information.
Family (4 people, 2 adults max.): $75.65
Adult (age 19-54): $22.75*
Senior (age 55+): $21.75*
Youth (ages 12-18): $21.75*
Child (ages 5-11): $20.75*
**Child (ages 5 and under): Free, must be accompanied by paying adult
**Does not apply to group bookings (eg. organized groups, such as daycare/community centres, schools, or any other large groups) These groups must follow the standard group admission procedures and rates.
Group rates available here.
*A $1.00 transaction fee will be applied to each ticket purchased online.
Gift Cards
Gift cards can only be redeemed in person. We are unable to accept them for online purchases.
Special Rates and Pricing (not available for online ticket purchases)
Free Admission for Indigenous Peoples
The Space Centre offers free general admission to all self-identifying Indigenous Peoples. This offer is available in-person when you check in at the front desk upon arrival.
BCIT Alumni Perks Members
Save 15% for you and a guest at check-in
KPU Alumni Perks Members
Save 15% for you and a guest at check-in
Young Drivers Perks Members
Save 15% for you and a guest at check-in
Translink Riders
Save 25% on general admission when you show your Compass card at check-in
Member Discounts
Save 20% on admission when you show your membership card from any of the following organizations:
Chinese Canadian Museum
Beaty Biodiversity Museum
Bill Reid Gallery
Maritime Museum
Museum of Vancouver
Royal BC Museum
Science World
We are located in the beautiful seaside Vanier Park in Vancouver, British Columbia. A visit to the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre can be combined with a scenic walk along the seawall to enjoy views of the ocean, beaches, mountains, and downtown.
The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre is easily accessible by public transit. If you plan to drive, pay parking managed by Easy Park is available in front of the Space Centre building (Lot 60).
Vanier Park
1100 Chestnut Street
Vancouver, BC, V6J 3J9
(604)738-7827
There are many options for finding your way to the Space Centre in Vanier Park.
Transit: The #2 and #32 buses stop within a convenient five minute walk of the Space Centre. The most common stops are along Burrard Street in Downtown, at the Burrard Station Skytrain, and along MacDonald street in Kitsilano.
Driving: The Space Centre is a 5-minute drive from Downtown on the south end of the Burrard Bridge.
Walking: The Space Centre is a 15 minute walk from Downtown, 10 minute walk from Granville Island, or 5 minute walk from Kitsilano Beach.
Cycling: The Space Centre is a 10 minute cycle from Downtown, a 5 minute cycle from Granville Island, or a 2-3 minute cycle from Kitsilano beach.
False Creek Ferry delivers you right to Vanier Park from Downtown Vancouver or Granville Island.
The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre is committed to providing a safe, friendly, welcoming environment for visitors of all ages. Each person who chooses to enter the Space Centre is asked to follow the guidelines governing personal conduct and admissibility.
If at any time during your visit you are made to feel uncomfortable, unwelcome or unsafe, please report your concern to Space Centre staff.
Visitors are expected to behave in an appropriate, respectful and positive manner when interacting with other guests, our volunteers, and our staff.
Behaviour by any person or group that is aggressive, harassing, bullying, demeaning, discriminatory, racist will not be tolerated. This includes inappropriate contact, touching or gestures, using objectionable or lewd language, displaying hate-related symbols, or evoking hatred in any way towards another person, group, volunteer or staff. Any behaviours deemed unruly or unsafe that endangers people, disrupts other guests’ ability to enjoy their visit, or interferes with business operations will not be tolerated and may result in denial of entry to the Space Centre or removal from the premises without a refund.
The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre retains the right at all times to request that a visitor to leave the Space Centre, or refuse and/or revoke admissions in any form, including memberships, in the event of a breach of this Policy.
When deemed necessary, all bags, backpacks, and packages may be inspected prior to entering the Space Centre.
Distributing any literature or propaganda, soliciting for signatures and/or the selling of any goods and services is not allowed on Space Centre property unless authorized by the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.
Visitors must be clothed and wearing appropriate footwear before entering the Space Centre. Individuals actively concealing their identity by way of a costume or mask will be denied access. This does not apply to individuals following established religious customs and dress or wearing a disposable surgical mask for personal/medical reasons.
Children under the age of thirteen (13) must be accompanied by an adult while at the Space Centre. Those under the age of six (6) must be supervised by an adult at all times.
Hand-held devices may be used to take non-flash photographs for personal use only.
Service animals are welcome in all Space Centre areas. Each animal must be clearly identified by visual indicators such as a vest or harness. Other animals are not permitted in the building.
We take the health and safety of our guests seriously. If you are feeling unwell or have any flu-like symptoms prior to your visit, please postpone your visit.
We have a number of online programs available in case you are unable or prefer not to visit in person.
Is wearing a mask required? Masking is optional at our facility. We ask all guests to be respectful of other people’s comfort levels, including those who choose to keep their masks on when indoors.
What sanitation measures are in place?
We have hand sanitizing stations inside and outside the exhibition, theatre, and observatory areas. Extra cleaning measures remain in place to ensure our facilities are safe.
During your visit we ask that you cough and sneeze into your arm and wash your hands often.