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Spark Science

Unlimited dome shows, the Brainasium Outdoor Park, the Digital Immersion Gallery and so much more!

General Admission

General Admission to Spark is an all-inclusive experience giving visitors full access to all the galleries, Brainasium Outdoor Park and free dome shows.

Members and Children ages 0-2 are free!

Spark Memberships start at $55 and pays for itself in less than 3 visits.

***Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or caretaker.

Child

3-17

Student

With valid ID

Senior

65+

Adult

18-64

Family

6 people max, up to 2 adults

Operating Hours

FRESH AT SPARK

  • Brand new, and a permanent fixture to Spark, check out RO5iE the Robo-Coaster! Embark on an exhilarating journey that redefines amusement. This fusion of cutting-edge robotics and heart-pounding thrills, pushes the boundaries of excitement, catapulting riders to gravity-defying feats!
  • The Digital Immersion Gallery is open with Goodnight Moon! November 1- January 27, 2024. Experience the classic bedtime tale!
  • Experience the upgraded Infinity Dome theatre! Dive to the depths of the oceans to explore underwater caves in 'Ancient Caves', or meet (digitally) some real-life astronauts from the International Space Station in 'Space Explorers'. Located on the first floor down the hallway by Astronaut Ice Cream café. Check out what's playing.
  • Head upstairs to the Open Studio for Spark’s virtual reality (VR) adventures, Pixelarius VR and Birdly VR. Soar through the Jurassic period, save burning buildings, travel to Mars, take sides in an intergalactic food fight and so much more! Located on the second floor.
  • Astronaut Ice Cream café. Sink your teeth into (if you're crazy like that) the award winning James Webb ice cream cone, or nine other planetary cones (yes, Pluto is included, though it has officially lost is status as a planet!). It's also serving up high-quality Monogram specialty coffees and snacks. Dig into the menu! Located on the first floor, just off the front entrance. Admission is not required for this area. Just register for 45 min free parking and come and enjoy some ice cream.
  • The Spark Eatery. The Spark Eatery celebrates home cooking with a global twist, and a dash of science! Located on the second floor, pizza imported from Italy, snacks, grab-and-go and more! Be sure to try Fry Bread Tacos by Bakers Bannock!
  • The Brainasium Outdoor Park has some on-going upgrades happening, however, the tower slide and most other experiences will remain open for play! Located on the first floor off the Atrium.
  • Be sure to check out the Moss bag Project, now permanently installed in the Creative Kids Museum (CKM). This gallery is for ages 0-8. Located on the first floor directly behind the front desk.

    ***Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or caretaker.

    Parking
    Parking is managed by Calgary Parking Authority through ParkPlus and is $7/day. Download the ParkPlus App and prepay-Spark is ZONE 8310. Cash services on site are limited. Please bring exact change or a credit card if you plan to purchase parking at the machines. Learn More here.
    *45-Minute Free Parking
    Register at the pay machines for free 45-minute parking! *Not available on the ParkPlus App.


    Accessibility
    Spark has tools available to support guests with varying needs. Sensory backpacks can be signed out for free, wheelchairs, strollers, quiet rooms, headsets for dome shows and more.
    Talk to the staff at the front desk for more information.


    WI-FI
    Spark Science has free wi-fi for all. Just open the wi-fi on your mobile device and select #TELUS from the list. Follow the prompts to access free internet and wi-fi on your device while at Spark.

WHAT'S ON

  • FEATURED

New And Upcoming

From Adult-Only nights of science, to specialty programming and temporary exhibitions, you don't want to miss out on these experiences!

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  • FLINT

The Robo-Dog

You may think flint is a hard dark quartz that produces a spark when struck by steel – but in this case, Flint is the name of Spark's four-legged robotic friend, adopted all the way from Boston Dynamics.

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  • DIGITAL IMMERSION GALLERY

Immersive Experiences

Explore beautiful digital narratives in a stunning, interactive 3,000-square-foot pixel playground.

All Digital Immersion Gallery shows are included with General Admission or a Spark Membership!

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  • INFINITY DOME

Planetarium

The Infinity Dome theatre stretches 3 stories high and over 21 metres across! Sit back and let the 360 degree visuals transport you to another place.

All dome movies are included with admission or membership to Spark! Go ahead. Binge-watch.

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  • GALLERIES

Science Connections

Though all human beings have nearly identical DNA, each one of us is unique. Explore the human experience in deep and wonderful ways through Spark's galleries.

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  • OPEN STUDIO

BirdlyVR

Birdly is a unique experience, as it is designed to take guests on a trip to the sky. Birdly has not only visual sensations, but also aural and haptic sensations that give the each flyer an all-encompassing experience of flight.

Discover more about departure information, and flight plans for Birdly below:

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  • OPEN YEAR ROUND

Brainasium Outdoor Park

Train your brain in Spark’s year-round outdoor playground. Physical play helps develop skills like problem solving, spatial thinking and cooperation. So ready, set … run, jump, climb and spin in the Brainasium.

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  • ASTRONAUT ICE CREAM CAFÉ

It's Outta This World

The grab n' go cafe features 9 planetary inspired ice cream cones, with shapes and toppings that are out of this world! Enjoy specialty Monogram coffees, and other delicious goodies, too!

This cosmic experience is available without admission to the science centre!

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Are you an AMA member? Receive 10% off regular admission prices!

Spark is proud to announce its new partnership with AMA. Redeem 10% off regular admission prices at the front desk or via phone at 403-817-6800. Offer is currently not available online. Cannot be combined with any other offers.

Getting here

TELUS Spark Science Centre
220 St. George's Drive NE
Calgary, AB

PARKING

$7 Daily Parking. To pay online with ParkPlus click here. Enter Zone 8310, or use one of the pay machines located near the front doors.

PUBLIC TRANSIT/BIKING

Take the LRT to the Zoo Station and exit the North Zoo pedestrian tunnel (to the right). Walking time to Spark from the Zoo is approximately 10-15 minutes. Spark is located near Calgary's bike path system.

ACCESSIBILITY

Spark is committed to making science accessible to all. Financial hardship should not be a barrier for anyone to explore the powerful world of science! Learn more >>

ACCESS 2

Aides with the Access 2 pass assisting guests with disabilities can attend the facility at no cost and must call 403.817.6800 to reserve a complimentary ticket.

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So many fun things to see and do!

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