The Ontario government says the Ontario Science Centre will open an interim location at Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre by summer 2026, keeping science programming alive and accessible while a new permanent facility is developed at Ontario Place.
The temporary home on the downtown waterfront will allow the Science Centre to continue delivering hands-on learning experiences for families, students and visitors of all ages. The expanded space will cover approximately 86,000 square feet, featuring dedicated exhibition and workshop areas, classrooms, shared community spaces and outdoor programming zones.
The move builds on the success of the Science Centre’s KidSpark learning space, which opened at Harbourfront Centre in December 2024 and has introduced a new generation of young learners to science, technology, engineering and math.
Provincial officials say the interim location will support tourism, protect jobs and contribute to year-round activity along Toronto’s central waterfront. Harbourfront Centre’s location along Queens Quay places it within walking distance of Union Station and close to Ontario Place, making it a natural fit for the Science Centre’s temporary home.
The Ontario Science Centre’s experiences at CF Sherway Gardens will continue welcoming visitors until January 4, 2026, after which the focus will shift fully to the expanded Harbourfront Centre site.
The province says the project is part of broader investments aimed at strengthening cultural institutions, boosting local economies and revitalizing Toronto’s waterfront.
Once completed, the new permanent Ontario Science Centre at Ontario Place is expected to offer expanded, state-of-the-art facilities designed to inspire curiosity, discovery and a lifelong love of science for generations to come.
(Written by: Joseph Goden)
