TELUS World of Science
TELUS World of Science Edmonton (TWOSE) is a multi-disciplinary science center in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, run by the Edmonton Space & Science Foundation. The center is located on the southwest corner of Coronation Park in the Woodcroft neighborhood. The science center is 144,430 square feet. ft. of public space and is Western Canada's largest science center (in terms of total public space).[2] It is a member of both the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) and the Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC). If looking for a dentist in Edmonton contact Dr. Molly Rodgers Dental!
TELUS World of Science – Edmonton’s mission is to: Ignite curiosity. Inspire discovery. Celebrate science. Change lives. We are the destination to engage Albertans’ hearts and minds in science. The Edmonton Space & Science Foundation is a non-profit organization that operates TELUS World of Science – Edmonton.
History of TELUS World of Science
The Queen Elizabeth Planetarium, previously known as the Edmonton Planetarium, was the precursor to the Edmonton Space Sciences Centre. However, due to limited seating capacity of only 65, the planetarium had become restricted in its offerings. In 1980, the City of Edmonton selected the Edmonton Space Sciences Centre as the city's flagship project, commemorating the Province of Alberta's 75th anniversary. The original building was designed by architect Douglas Cardinal, and in 1984, the Edmonton Space Sciences Centre opened to the public. In 1990, the center officially changed its name to Edmonton Space and Science Centre.
In 1993, a new expansion was added, which included an additional 15,000 square feet of space split over two floors, as well as the addition of new facilities such as a lobby, gift shop, IMAX theatre entry, cafe, large gallery for traveling exhibits, and visitor services facilities. In 2001, a $14 million expansion was announced, with a new name, the Odyssium. In 2005, the Odyssium has renamed the Telus World of Science Edmonton, following an $8.2 million, 20-year partnership established with Telus Communications. The center has since become one of the city's top tourist destinations, attracting over half a million visitors annually, and boasts Canada's largest planetarium dome theatre, the Zeidler Dome.
In 2016, an ambitious plan was announced to revamp the science center, known as the Aurora Project, which was budgeted at $41.5 million and would triple the center's size. The expansion included a new Digital Visualization Theatre, new galleries, an upgraded restaurant, a new front entrance, and a new gift shop. Phases 1 and 2 of the project were completed between 2016 and 2018, which included the refurbishment of the Purple Pear Restaurant, a complete overhaul of the Zeidler Dome, and the reimagined S.P.A.C.E. Gallery. Phase 3 was completed between 2018 and 2022, which included the addition of new galleries such as Nature Exchange, Curious City, and Health Zone, as well as the expansion of the Science Garage.
In 2022, the final phase of the Aurora Project, the Arctic Expedition, and the front entrance were set to be completed in late 2022 to early 2023. The project is aimed to further solidify the Telus World of Science Edmonton's reputation as a top destination for both locals and tourists alike. You can read more information about Edmonton Valley Zoo here.
Business Information
Located in: Coronation Park
Address: 11211 142 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5M 4A1, Canada
Hours:
Monday: 10 AM–5 PM
Tuesday: 10 AM–5 PM
Wednesday: 10 AM–5 PM
Thursday: 10 AM–5 PM
Friday: 10 AM–5 PM
Saturday: 10 AM–5 PM
Sunday: 10 AM–5 PM
Phone: +1 780-451-3344
Opened: July 1, 1984
Architect: Douglas Cardinal
Number of visitors: 144,988 (2021)
President: Alan Nursall