Ontario Science Centre
@onsciencecentre.bsky.social
Ask questions, seek answers & stay curious 🥼🧪🔭
Raise your hand if you’re excited for more sunlight! 🙋♀️🙋🌞
Since the winter solstice on December 21, the Sun started setting one minute later each day. As we approach summer, the amount of sunlight will gradually increase. Brighter days ahead! ☀️😎
Since the winter solstice on December 21, the Sun started setting one minute later each day. As we approach summer, the amount of sunlight will gradually increase. Brighter days ahead! ☀️😎
January 8, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Raise your hand if you’re excited for more sunlight! 🙋♀️🙋🌞
Since the winter solstice on December 21, the Sun started setting one minute later each day. As we approach summer, the amount of sunlight will gradually increase. Brighter days ahead! ☀️😎
Since the winter solstice on December 21, the Sun started setting one minute later each day. As we approach summer, the amount of sunlight will gradually increase. Brighter days ahead! ☀️😎
Shoutout to our scientists and researchers who always answer the social team’s science questions! Who better to go to for answers than the experts themselves? 🧪🔬🥼🤔
January 6, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Shoutout to our scientists and researchers who always answer the social team’s science questions! Who better to go to for answers than the experts themselves? 🧪🔬🥼🤔
Aisle, middle or sharing an arm rest with a walrus? 🤔 If you were on a packed flight with animals, where would you be sitting? 🦌🐧🦋🦝
Many animals found in Ontario such as geese and Monarch butterflies take to the skies in the winter for warmer climates in the south—no plane ticket required! 🎫✈
Many animals found in Ontario such as geese and Monarch butterflies take to the skies in the winter for warmer climates in the south—no plane ticket required! 🎫✈
January 2, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Aisle, middle or sharing an arm rest with a walrus? 🤔 If you were on a packed flight with animals, where would you be sitting? 🦌🐧🦋🦝
Many animals found in Ontario such as geese and Monarch butterflies take to the skies in the winter for warmer climates in the south—no plane ticket required! 🎫✈
Many animals found in Ontario such as geese and Monarch butterflies take to the skies in the winter for warmer climates in the south—no plane ticket required! 🎫✈
Cheers to 2025! 🎉 This past year was full of learning, exploring, playing and creating with you, including:
🧪Pop-ups in Toronto, Huntsville, London, Bancroft, Niagara Falls and more
🥼Memorable visits to our satellite locations at Harbourfront Centre and CF Sherway Gardens
🧪Pop-ups in Toronto, Huntsville, London, Bancroft, Niagara Falls and more
🥼Memorable visits to our satellite locations at Harbourfront Centre and CF Sherway Gardens
December 29, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Cheers to 2025! 🎉 This past year was full of learning, exploring, playing and creating with you, including:
🧪Pop-ups in Toronto, Huntsville, London, Bancroft, Niagara Falls and more
🥼Memorable visits to our satellite locations at Harbourfront Centre and CF Sherway Gardens
🧪Pop-ups in Toronto, Huntsville, London, Bancroft, Niagara Falls and more
🥼Memorable visits to our satellite locations at Harbourfront Centre and CF Sherway Gardens
Cheers to 2025! 🎉 This past year was full of learning, exploring, playing and creating with you, including:
🧪Pop-ups in Toronto, Huntsville, London, Bancroft, Niagara Falls and more
🥼Memorable visits to our satellite locations at Harbourfront Centre and CF Sherway Gardens
🧪Pop-ups in Toronto, Huntsville, London, Bancroft, Niagara Falls and more
🥼Memorable visits to our satellite locations at Harbourfront Centre and CF Sherway Gardens
December 29, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Cheers to 2025! 🎉 This past year was full of learning, exploring, playing and creating with you, including:
🧪Pop-ups in Toronto, Huntsville, London, Bancroft, Niagara Falls and more
🥼Memorable visits to our satellite locations at Harbourfront Centre and CF Sherway Gardens
🧪Pop-ups in Toronto, Huntsville, London, Bancroft, Niagara Falls and more
🥼Memorable visits to our satellite locations at Harbourfront Centre and CF Sherway Gardens
We’re feeling extra holly and jolly! ❄💖 Wishing you a holiday season sprinkled with giggles, cozy cocoa and that magical “wait… what day is it?” feeling.
December 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM
We’re feeling extra holly and jolly! ❄💖 Wishing you a holiday season sprinkled with giggles, cozy cocoa and that magical “wait… what day is it?” feeling.
Meet Oscar the dog! 🐶 On Dec 27 & 28, our friends at Royal Canin are bringing a 6-foot-tall plush pup named Oscar to KidSpark. Explore, play & learn all about pet health and nutrition! Plus, receive a Royal Canin goodie bag while supplies last.
📍 KidSpark at Harbourfront Centre
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📍 KidSpark at Harbourfront Centre
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December 22, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Meet Oscar the dog! 🐶 On Dec 27 & 28, our friends at Royal Canin are bringing a 6-foot-tall plush pup named Oscar to KidSpark. Explore, play & learn all about pet health and nutrition! Plus, receive a Royal Canin goodie bag while supplies last.
📍 KidSpark at Harbourfront Centre
🔗 bit.ly/4qp1x2h
📍 KidSpark at Harbourfront Centre
🔗 bit.ly/4qp1x2h
December 22, 2025 at 6:59 PM
It can sometimes feel like the busiest time of the year. Thankfully, the Winter Solstice arrives on Sunday, December 21—signifying the longest night and shortest day of the year. ❄ “Solstice” comes from Latin: “sol” (sun) + “stitium” (pause).
December 19, 2025 at 8:49 PM
It can sometimes feel like the busiest time of the year. Thankfully, the Winter Solstice arrives on Sunday, December 21—signifying the longest night and shortest day of the year. ❄ “Solstice” comes from Latin: “sol” (sun) + “stitium” (pause).
Holiday feelings are all around us at KidSpark at Harbourfront Centre–from giggles with friends to buying the perfect gift for those closest to us. 🥰 Come experience the joy of the holidays with us this winter break! ❄ 👉 bit.ly/4eIaJZt
📍 KidSpark at Harbourfront Centre
📍 KidSpark at Harbourfront Centre
December 16, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Holiday feelings are all around us at KidSpark at Harbourfront Centre–from giggles with friends to buying the perfect gift for those closest to us. 🥰 Come experience the joy of the holidays with us this winter break! ❄ 👉 bit.ly/4eIaJZt
📍 KidSpark at Harbourfront Centre
📍 KidSpark at Harbourfront Centre
December 12, 2025 at 10:04 PM
We’re looking back on 2025 with so much gratitude! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who joined us for our free community events:
✨ Indigenous Celebration in June
✨ Celebrate Black Excellence in September
✨ Pride in STEM in November
✨ Indigenous Celebration in June
✨ Celebrate Black Excellence in September
✨ Pride in STEM in November
December 9, 2025 at 6:36 PM
We’re looking back on 2025 with so much gratitude! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who joined us for our free community events:
✨ Indigenous Celebration in June
✨ Celebrate Black Excellence in September
✨ Pride in STEM in November
✨ Indigenous Celebration in June
✨ Celebrate Black Excellence in September
✨ Pride in STEM in November
You’re a star, Dr. Dave! 🌠 Yesterday, Canadian astronaut and aquanaut Dr. Dave Williams thrilled visitors with stories about his adventures in space, the ocean and more. 🚀
December 8, 2025 at 10:04 PM
You’re a star, Dr. Dave! 🌠 Yesterday, Canadian astronaut and aquanaut Dr. Dave Williams thrilled visitors with stories about his adventures in space, the ocean and more. 🚀
We’re excited to be a part of Burps, Butts and Bones – the new TVO Kids series that makes learning about the human body seriously fun! 📺
December 5, 2025 at 10:45 PM
We’re excited to be a part of Burps, Butts and Bones – the new TVO Kids series that makes learning about the human body seriously fun! 📺
It’s the season of lights, so what better time to supercharge your understanding of all things electricity?
December 5, 2025 at 10:34 PM
It’s the season of lights, so what better time to supercharge your understanding of all things electricity?
This weekend only at KidSpark at Harbourfront Centre: Build, touch and experiment with interactive exhibits made by TMU New Media students. 🎨 Your kids will be wowed and inspired by these student-made exhibits that tackle big topics like energy and the environment! 🌎
December 4, 2025 at 10:28 PM
This weekend only at KidSpark at Harbourfront Centre: Build, touch and experiment with interactive exhibits made by TMU New Media students. 🎨 Your kids will be wowed and inspired by these student-made exhibits that tackle big topics like energy and the environment! 🌎
2026 is going to be an exciting year for space exploration—and who better to hype us up than astronaut and aquanaut, Dr. Dave Williams? 👨🚀🚀
📍 @cfsherway
📆 Sun, Dec 7
⏰ 11am–12:30pm
🎫 Event included with admission
🔗 bit.ly/3BrQAcr
📍 @cfsherway
📆 Sun, Dec 7
⏰ 11am–12:30pm
🎫 Event included with admission
🔗 bit.ly/3BrQAcr
December 3, 2025 at 10:07 PM
2026 is going to be an exciting year for space exploration—and who better to hype us up than astronaut and aquanaut, Dr. Dave Williams? 👨🚀🚀
📍 @cfsherway
📆 Sun, Dec 7
⏰ 11am–12:30pm
🎫 Event included with admission
🔗 bit.ly/3BrQAcr
📍 @cfsherway
📆 Sun, Dec 7
⏰ 11am–12:30pm
🎫 Event included with admission
🔗 bit.ly/3BrQAcr
Raise your hand if you struggle with dinner ideas! 🙋♀️🙋♂️ Knowing how to prepare a well-rounded meal is a great way to prep your food for the week—and it’s easier than you might think to incorporate healthy options.
December 1, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Raise your hand if you struggle with dinner ideas! 🙋♀️🙋♂️ Knowing how to prepare a well-rounded meal is a great way to prep your food for the week—and it’s easier than you might think to incorporate healthy options.
Making fun memories with the kids 🤝 Getting things crossed off your holiday to-do list
Plus, enjoy 40% off select merchandise until November 30 at both our CF Sherway Gardens and KidSpark at Harbourfront Experiences 🎉
📍 @cfsherway
🔗 bit.ly/3BrQAcr
Plus, enjoy 40% off select merchandise until November 30 at both our CF Sherway Gardens and KidSpark at Harbourfront Experiences 🎉
📍 @cfsherway
🔗 bit.ly/3BrQAcr
November 26, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Making fun memories with the kids 🤝 Getting things crossed off your holiday to-do list
Plus, enjoy 40% off select merchandise until November 30 at both our CF Sherway Gardens and KidSpark at Harbourfront Experiences 🎉
📍 @cfsherway
🔗 bit.ly/3BrQAcr
Plus, enjoy 40% off select merchandise until November 30 at both our CF Sherway Gardens and KidSpark at Harbourfront Experiences 🎉
📍 @cfsherway
🔗 bit.ly/3BrQAcr
🚨👨🚀 Special offer alert! Canada’s very own Chris Hadfield is in Toronto for his acclaimed variety show, Generator! Hosted by the astronaut-author-musician himself, this event features a secret lineup of some of the world’s best comedians, scientists, artists and musicians.
November 25, 2025 at 11:08 PM
🚨👨🚀 Special offer alert! Canada’s very own Chris Hadfield is in Toronto for his acclaimed variety show, Generator! Hosted by the astronaut-author-musician himself, this event features a secret lineup of some of the world’s best comedians, scientists, artists and musicians.
POV: You go from chill 🥶 to chill 😎 on a random Tuesday in November. ☀ We’re soaking up ALL the vacation vibes in Survival: The Exhibition this month. See you there? 😉
📍 CF Sherway Gardens
📍 CF Sherway Gardens
November 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
POV: You go from chill 🥶 to chill 😎 on a random Tuesday in November. ☀ We’re soaking up ALL the vacation vibes in Survival: The Exhibition this month. See you there? 😉
📍 CF Sherway Gardens
📍 CF Sherway Gardens
Guess what? Chatting with someone new is a good way to keep your brain healthy! 🧠 From striking up a quick convo while you wait for your coffee to comparing books at the library, talking to a stranger even just once a week has been shown to improve your overall mood. 😊
Your brain doesn’t just like people, it needs them. Discover how hanging out, even in small doses, keeps your brain sharp and happy. 🧠
This project is presented in collaboration with @ontariobrain.bsky.social
This project is presented in collaboration with @ontariobrain.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Guess what? Chatting with someone new is a good way to keep your brain healthy! 🧠 From striking up a quick convo while you wait for your coffee to comparing books at the library, talking to a stranger even just once a week has been shown to improve your overall mood. 😊
Did you know we have special offers and promotions with partners across Ontario? 🤩 Visit our website to see our current offers, including ones with The Chelsea Hotel, City Sightseeing, Deerhurst Resort—and more!
November 20, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Did you know we have special offers and promotions with partners across Ontario? 🤩 Visit our website to see our current offers, including ones with The Chelsea Hotel, City Sightseeing, Deerhurst Resort—and more!
We loved celebrating Pride in STEM 2025 at Harbourfront Centre! 🔬🌈✨ This free, family-friendly event on November 15 highlighted the important contributions and accomplishments of the 2SLGBTQI+ community in science, technology, engineering and math.
November 19, 2025 at 8:36 PM
We loved celebrating Pride in STEM 2025 at Harbourfront Centre! 🔬🌈✨ This free, family-friendly event on November 15 highlighted the important contributions and accomplishments of the 2SLGBTQI+ community in science, technology, engineering and math.