Here's how you can get free admission to Science World next week
For one day only in September, the general public will have free admission to Science World as part of the attraction’s Tech-Up initiative.
Head to the Dome on Friday, Sept. 19, for the Tech-Up Showcase presented by Amazon Future Engineer.
The day-long event is open to all ages and experience levels, with special programming in STEAM — science, technology, engineering, art and design, and math.
Entry will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis, and Science World’s exhibits will also be open for guests to explore.
Science World
“Through Tech-Up, Science World delivers province-wide programs for students and teachers that include coding, computational thinking and digital skills,” Science World explains online.
“With an emphasis on ‘coding to learn,’ our Tech-Up facilitators provide students with the skills they need for STEM courses in higher education and equip teachers to meaningfully incorporate coding and digital learning outcomes aligned with the provincial curriculum into their own classrooms.”
Highlights of the free Tech-Up Showcase include hands-on coding and robotics, such as programming a robot mouse to navigate a maze and exploring unknown regions with Science World’s Roving Finch Robots.
Science World
The Your Voice Is Power drop-in activities and workshop will share computer science and coding skills by allowing participants to remix music from Indigenous artists.
Guests can also get hands-on with Lego Education programmable robots, get up close with a giant Amazon Hercules Robot, and learn about Mastercard’s global STEM education program.
Science World’s Tech-Up Showcase takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will also be a special drumming performance at 1:20 p.m. by Yellow Bear Nakota aka “YB Nakota.”
The traditional Sioux singer from Paul’s First Nation in Treaty 6 Territory performs to uplift others with his songs and story.
Science World’s Tech-Up Showcase
When: Friday, Sept. 19, 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Science World – 1455 Quebec St., Vancouver
Cost: Free