Browse our Field Trip Catalogue to see what's available and learn about all our curriculum-connected offerings. Our programs are designed by education specialists and reflect British Columbia’s transformed curriculum. Each program provides content enrichment for a "Big Idea" and opportunities to exercise and extend students’ core competencies.
Plan your field trip in person! Teachers who pay annual fees to the BC TRB may prepare for their field trip by visiting Science World ahead of the trip. On the day of your visit, present your ID at admissions to gain entry (2 free general admission visits per year; special exhibition fees are not included) and receive 10% off all items in our Science Store.
Review our Rates and Policies for field trips.
Do you teach at an underserved school? Consider applying for a Class Bursary.
Please note that due to the volume of schools that visit on any given day, if you arrive before your scheduled arrival time we cannot guarantee that you will be able to enter the building early, and kindly ask for your patience and kindness towards our team.
Transit
- Science World is located at the Main Street–Science World SkyTrain Station. Visit Translink to plan your trip.
School bus
- Students can be dropped off right in front of the building using the lay-by, accessible via our parking lot off of Quebec Street. Buses can then easily exit the parking lot back onto Quebec Street at the south end of the lot.
- Please note: Science World does NOT have parking for school buses. View map.
Personal vehicle
- If carpooling is the best option for your group, there are two paid parking lots available immediately outside our building, off Quebec Street.
Prepare for Your Field Trip
Keep an eye on your inbox for our reminder email. To prepare yourself for what to expect, we have prepared a page of important information for you to review, including a video of what to expect, and Curiosity Quest worksheets to help guide your students through the galleries.
Prepare for Your Workshop(s)
Get your students excited and ready for their Field Trip workshop by reviewing location information (including a map), suggested prior knowledge, and recommended pre-visit activities.
We would love to hear your feedback about your Field Trip! Please take a few minutes to help us create the best experiences for you and your students by completing our feedback survey!
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