Pack your sunscreen and dial up your curiosity! The science centre is reopening on June 18 with new and bold Summer at Spark experiences

Spark is officially welcoming you and your cohort back for a summer of science! The team at TELUS Spark Science Centre has been working hard behind the scenes to build a safe and fun space for you to visit. The reopening on June 18 will propel you into new and bold experiences like never before.

Time to Sizzle during Summer at Spark

Summer at Spark is a collection of sun-kissed experiences, full of unique and delightful encounters where science meets adventure...and Instagram.

• Rocket Fuel – the new café just inside the main entrance. This new café will be serving Astronaut Ice Cream featuring nine different kinds of cones (yes, Pluto is included though it has officially lost is status as a planet!). Astronaut Ice Cream is part of Rocket Fuel, a café serving high-quality Monogram speciality coffees, and snacks.
• One Day on Venus – Call it the morning star, the evening star, goddess of love … Venus’ bright, shining presence in the morning and night sky is one of the reasons humans look up in wonder. One Day on Venus (which happens to be 243 days on Earth) is an exhibition in the main atrium of the science centre that is a “showhome” for life on Venus. In thinking about life on Venus, the showhome becomes the centerpiece of a beautiful and moving exploration of what matters most in life – here or on another planet.
• B!G Art Drive-In at Spark – a true classic movie experience in Spark's parking lot.
• New Dome Show - Tricks of the Night Sky, Spark’s newest planetarium show takes you on a journey, narrated by Jay Ingram.
• These and other fun experiences will be awaiting your arrival!

Book your timed tickets now to explore Summer at Spark!

As part of the Government of Alberta's Phase 2 of "Alberta's Open for Summer" plan, Spark is on June 18, 2021.

In the event that the reopening plan is postponed, all ticket purchasers will be notified and will receive an automatic full refund.

Hours of Operation

(Starting on June 18)

Regular Hours

Mondays - Saturdays

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sundays & Holidays

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Contact

403.817.6800 or [email protected]

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.

What Spark is Doing to Keep You Safe

1. The science is in! Spark requires everyone to wear a mask inside the building
2. Spark will be operating at up to 30% capacity, of the Alberta Fire Code
3. All cleaning procedures now use “wipe twice” method to clean first, then disinfect second (as required by AHS) 
4. All cleaning products comply with Health Canada's COVID-19 cleaning regulations
5. All garbage bins replaced with touchless receptacles, and emptied more regularly where PPE is being discarded by visitors or staff 
6. Increased number of touchless hand sanitizers for visitors and staff with at least 60% alcohol-based 
7. Corridors and pathways where social distancing is not possible have been physically divided for two-way paths where needed.
8. Physical Plexiglas barriers in place at all payment stations for tickets, food, and in the store to prevent the spread when social distancing isn’t possible
9. All guests will be asked, while seated in Spark's Eatery, or the new Rocket Fuel cafe, to stay sitting with the cohort they arrived with.
10. While enjoying snacks at Spark's Eatery, or in the new Rocket Fuel cafe, guests will be allowed to remove their mask while seated to enjoy their snacks, but will need to wear their mask while moving around in these areas to prevent the spread, and follow the Alberta Health Services guidelines.

Health & Safety Guidelines

Science has never mattered more. To help protect against the spread of COVID-19, you should:

• Stay home if you are exhibiting any COVID-19 symptoms, or have been in contact with anyone sick with COVID-19 within the last 14 days
• Spark will be complying with the City of Calgary bylaws, and the AHS guidelines.
• Help prevent the spread by following the Alberta Health Services Guidelines, and please, if you are eligible, get vaccinated!
• Self-screen using the Alberta COVID-19 Self-Assessment
• Wash your hands often and well for at least 20 seconds. Refer to hand-washing guidance here.
• The health and safety of Spark's employees, visitors, volunteers, families and students are a top priority. Spark is closely monitoring regular updates about COVID-19 and following guidelines from the Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the World Health Organization (WHO). 

The current situation in Alberta can be found here.