Students light up with excitement when they get to see science in action, and an experience with Science World is brimming with demos, discovery, and wonder. Our interactive programming is designed by educational experts and delivers light-bulb moments along with collaborative learning and lasting memories.
Science World is pleased to welcome schools on field trips to the dome and provide online school programs for those who can’t visit in person.
STEPS TO BOOK A FIELD TRIP
Field Trip Catalogue
- Browse our Field Trip Catalogue to see what's available and learn about all our curriculum-connected offerings. Our programs are designed by education specialists and reflect British Columbia’s transformed curriculum. Each program provides content enrichment for a "Big Idea" and opportunities to exercise and extend students’ core competencies.
- Are you able to visit Science World ahead of time to plan your field trip in person? Find out about our Teacher Preview Pass.
Rates and Policies
- Review our Rates and Policies for field trips.
- Do you teach at an underserved school? Consider applying for a Class Bursary.
Transportation
Please note that due to the volume of schools that visit on any given day, if you arrive before your scheduled arrival time we cannot guarantee that you will be able to enter the building early, and kindly ask for your patience and kindness towards our team.
Transit
- Science World is located at the Main Street–Science World SkyTrain Station. Visit Translink to plan your trip.
School bus
- Students can be dropped off right in front of the building using the lay-by, accessible via our parking lot off of Quebec Street. Buses can then easily exit the parking lot back onto Quebec Street at the south end of the lot.
- Please note: Science World does NOT have parking for school buses. View map.
Personal vehicle
- If carpooling is the best option for your group, there are two paid parking lots available immediately outside our building, off Quebec Street.
Field Trip Request Form
Ready to go?
Prepare for your Field Trip
Keep an eye on your inbox for our reminder email. To prepare yourself for what to expect, we have prepared a page of important information for you to review, including a video of what to expect, and Curiosity Quest worksheets to help guide your students through the galleries.
Prepare for your Field Trip Workshop
Get your students excited and ready for their Field Trip workshop by reviewing location information (including a map), suggested prior knowledge, and recommended pre-visit activities.
After your Field Trip
We would love to hear your feedback about your Field Trip! Please take a few minutes to help us create the best experiences for you and your students by completing our feedback survey!
Additionally, check out our:
- Curated post-workshop resources
- Educator Resources
- Pro-D workshops
- Online lesson resources
- Tech-Up Loaner Kits
- Science Store (don't forget as a teacher you receive 10% off!)
As an alternative to a workshop or field trip to Science World, bring STEM into your classroom via our FREE volunteer mentors from the Scientists and Innovators in Schools (SIS) program.
Thank you to our supporters.
Field Trip access for underserved schools would not be possible without the generous support of the following:
We acknowledge the financial assistance of the Province of British Columbia
