Best Observatory Winnipeg Near Me

4worldlovers: The Lockhart Planetarium, in room 394 of the University College Building, seats 55 people inside its eight meter dome. The planetarium projector system, pictured below, was modernized in 2020 to a Spitz SciDome 2400 projector system. The previous opto-mechanical projector was a Spitz A3P star projector and is currently displayed in the tunnels between the Machray Hall and Duff Roblin Buildings.

The modest size of the planetarium makes it an excellent teaching facility ideally suited in preparing first year astronomy students for observing the night sky. Other presentations in the planetarium provide enrichment material not only for these students but also for students of other disciplines. The planetarium has also been host to monthly Astronomy Open Houses, which are open to the university community and to the public.

During any year, however, it is not unusual to find groups from outside the university community visiting the planetarium, usually comprised of people from mini-university in summer, public schools in winter as well as other community groups. The shows, tailored to the individual group, are interactive and presented live by planetarium personnel.

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Test the universal laws of science and explore the wonders of technology and illusion in the Manitoba Museum’s Science Gallery. Learn about yourself and the world around you through entertaining hands-on activities where you become the scientist. Each exhibit offers operating instructions (what to do) and a short explanation of the science at work (what’s going on).

The Science Gallery contains a mix of newer exhibits and old favorites. The Matrix mirror room is still there, as well as lots of exhibits that cover the basics of science.

Brickyard: Build with LEGO Bricks: Create, build, and solve real challenges in science and engineering. Use your imagination; don’t just follow instructions.

Lake Winnipeg: Shared Solutions: Our Lake Winnipeg ecosystem is filled with life native to the watershed. Discover the wonder of water at the interactive stream table.

Engineered for Speed: Choose a race car and put it through its paces on our test track.

Cosmos Corner: Explore humanity’s achievements in space, including areal, full-sized Black Brant rocket, built right here in Winnipeg by Magellan Aerospace!.

The Science Gallery also features the Explore Science Zone, an interactive space where science comes alive.

4worldlovers: Brew at the Zoo is back! Brew at the Zoo is an after-hours, adults-only event at the Zoo. Enjoy unlimited samples of craft beer, cider, wine, and spirits plus live music and games! Brew at the Zoo takes place on Friday, September 15.

NEW this summer - dive deeper into the world of animals, plants, and nature! New guided tours are designed to enhance and enrich your visit to Assiniboine Park, the Zoo, and The Leaf. These tours are for individuals, families, and small groups.

Bring your own lawn chair for a FREE movie under the stars at the Lyric Theatre! Movies take place Fridays at 6:30 pm and 8:45 pm from August 11 - September 1.