Venue Rentals

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Please Note: Due to the holiday season, responses to venue rental requests are delayed until December 30th.

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Corporate Events

Elevate your next corporate function or private event at the Space Centre, where extraordinary venues await! Whether you’re planning a meeting, training session, film screening, performance, holiday party, or a large-scale conference, we have the perfect space to make your event shine. Plus, amp up the excitement with dynamic planetarium shows and live science demonstrations—unforgettable add-ons that will leave your guests in awe. Book now!

Weddings & Elopement

Celebrate your love in a truly extraordinary setting where classic elegance meets modern flair. With a selection of stunning venues, you’ll find the perfect backdrop to bring your wedding vision to life. Located in the heart of Vanier Park, our venue offers breathtaking views of the ocean, mountains, and downtown Vancouver. Add a magical touch with visuals in our one-of-a-kind Planetarium Star Theatre and have our wedding photographer snap beautiful moments.

Film & TV Production

The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre is the ultimate backdrop for your next commercial, TV show, or film. With its iconic architecture and science-themed spaces, it’s the perfect location for sci-fi, adventure, and local productions.

Our dedicated rental team is here to support your vision, whether it’s a quick shoot or a multi-week takeover of the entire building. Let’s bring your production to life in a setting like no other!

Overnight adventure

Book your group for a sleepover adventure at the Space Centre! Learn about the night sky in the planetarium, catch a live science demonstration, and build a bottle rocket. In the morning a light breakfast is served followed by rocket launching.

Min 15 to max 60 with adult chaperone.

Birthday

Give your child a unique birthday that’s out of this world. Host their party at the Space Centre! Choose a birthday party package, enjoy a show in the planetarium and take part in other space themed activities with your group!

Programs last approximately 3 hours.

One-of-A-Kind Event Spaces

With a technology-equipped auditorium, unique planetarium theatre, and both indoor and outdoor spaces with picturesque views, the Space Centre has a spectacular variety of spaces to choose from to host your next private event.

Planetarium Star Theatre

The region's one-of-a-kind domed theatre—a stunning venue perfect for weddings, performances, and corporate presentations. Experience jaw-dropping visuals on giant screens and exceptional acoustics that make every moment unforgettable! Elevate your event even further with a captivating planetarium show add-on!

Ideal for: corporate presentations, receptions, live performances, wedding ceremonies

Minimum 4-hour rental required. Includes 1.5-hour rehearsal and 2-hour technical preparation work

Capacity: seating for 230 people

Auditorium

Our spacious auditorium is equipped to host video presentations, film screenings, and seminars for a large group of people. The Auditorium features integrated audio visual capabilities and theatre style seating, and includes use of our lower lobby for guest reception or catering set-up.

Ideal for: corporate presentations, conferences, live performances, lectures, film screenings

Minimum 4 hour rental required.

Capacity: seating for 209 people

Star Deck

This modern space offers breathtaking views of the ocean and mountains, making it a picturesque setting for receptions. The Star Deck wraps along the upper floor of the Space Centre and creates the perfect venue for receptions, exhibitors, and more.

Ideal for: cocktail receptions, exhibitor space

Minimum 4 hour rental required.

Capacity: 100-125 people (depending on set up)

Ray Whittick Lounge

With views of downtown and Vanier Park, the Ray Whittick Lounge offers a scenic location to host meetings or corporate presentations. The area includes the use of the kitchen area for caterer prep.

Ideal for: meetings, presentations, receptions, training sessions

Minimum 4-hour rental required.

Capacity: 30-60 people (depending on set up)

Outdoor Patio Lounge

Want a beautiful outdoor space for you and your guests? The outdoor patio lounge is ideal for summer barbeques, wedding ceremonies, and receptions. It is also the perfect spot to view Celebration of Light fireworks and cherry blossoms in spring.

The rental requires the use of the Ray Whittick Lounge (for access into the building) and includes its kitchen area for caterer preparation if needed.

Ideal for: wedding ceremonies, receptions, corporate BBQs, fireworks events, sit-down dinners, birthday parties

Minimum 4 hour rental required.

Capacity: 80-100 people (depending on set up)

Main Lobby

The high ceilings and unique shape of our main lobby offer a pleasant space for receptions and live performances.

Ideal for: live performances, corporate parties, holiday celebrations

Minimum 4-hour rental required.

Capacity: 200 people (depending on set up)

Cosmic Courtyard Exhibit Space

The Cosmic Courtyard Exhibit Space provides ample space for parties and events, and also provides access to our interactive exhibits.

Perfect for catered receptions, dance parties, or family gatherings, it’s a top choice for event planners. Enhance the fun with staff-led activities, crafts, or live science shows in GroundStation Canada Theatre. Make your event the talk of the town!

Ideal for: receptions, corporate events, holiday parties

Minimum 4 hour rental required.

Capacity: 125 - 150 people (depending on set up)

Groundstation Canada Theatre

This unique theatre is the perfect place for presentations, product demonstrations, and intimate live performances. Add on a science show led by one of our staff to give your guests a unique and interactive experience they won't soon forget.

Ideal for: presentations, live performances, product demonstrations

Minimum 4 hour rental required.

Capacity: seating for 87 people

Gordon Southam Observatory

What better place to host a science-related seminar or workshop than an observatory?

On a clear day, peer through our powerful telescope to explore distant planets, shimmering stars, and breathtaking galaxies.

Ideal for: seminars, workshops, stargazing

Capacity: 45 people