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Discovery Centre Halifax

Discovery Centre is a not-for-profit science visitor attraction in Halifax with exhibits, school visits and a Dome Theatre, offering families an in-person route into science learning.

ScienceAges Families with children; no single program age rangePaid admission; children 2 and under free🌐 1 languages
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About Discovery Centre Halifax

Discovery Centre is a not-for-profit science visitor attraction in Halifax with exhibits, school visits and a Dome Theatre, offering families an in-person route into science learning. Visitor pricing lists adults $17.50, children $14.50 and a family of four $58, plus HST. Tickets can be bought at the desk or online. Confirm hours, accessibility needs and any exhibit-specific charges before travel.

Age and access

This resource is listed for ages Families with children; no single program age range. It is available as Website, Physical place and is listed as paid admission; children 2 and under free. The listed language coverage is English.

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Address

Discovery Centre, 1215 Lower Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3S8, Canada

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Prices

Paid admission; children 2 and under free

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What stands out

  • Science exhibits
  • School visit options
  • Dome Theatre experiences
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Evaluation detail

How the score is built

Learning value /2523

Discovery Centre is a not-for-profit science visitor attraction in Halifax with exhibits, school visits and a Dome Theatre, offering families an in-person route into science learning.

Age clarity /1511

Families with children; no single program age range

Usability /1512

Public browser pages loaded; formal accessibility conformance not tested.

Trust and transparency /1513

Visitor pricing lists adults $17.50, children $14.50 and a family of four $58, plus HST. Tickets can be bought at the desk or online. Confirm hours, accessibility needs and any exhibit-specific charges before travel.

Affordability /106

Paid admission; children 2 and under free

Distractions /108

No intrusive ads in the approved capture; broader practices remain uncertain.

Evidence confidence /108

Official program pages inspected; incomplete policy and scheduling details are disclosed.

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Parent notes

  • Visitor pricing lists adults $17.50, children $14.50 and a family of four $58, plus HST. Tickets can be bought at the desk or online. Confirm hours, accessibility needs and any exhibit-specific charges before travel.
  • Advertising practices are not fully established; this listing makes no ad-free or safety guarantee.
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