- EDMONTON SPACE & SCIENCE CENTRE
11211 142st Street
Edmonton, AB
780-451-3344
A multi-purpose facility containing state-of-the-art theatres and sound
system, an observatory, exhibit galleries,Dow Computer Lab, Ham
Radio Station, Science Magic Gift Shop, a cafe and concession. Two
major attractions are the Margaret Zeilder Star Theatre, which houses
the largest planetarium dome in western Canada and the IMAX
Theatre, which places viewers at the centre of the action with its
powerful audio/visual capabilities. The exhibit galleries house exciting
travelling and permanent exhibits and also features live science
demonstrations.
- MUTTART CONSERVATORY
9626 96 A Street
Edmonton, AB
780-496-8755
The dramatic glass pyramids that rise up from Edmonton's river valley
house a world of flowers and vegetation. The tropical pyramid is a rain
forest featuring plants from one of North America's largest collections
of orchid species. The show pyramid features seasonal floral exhibits.
There is also a temperate climate pyramid and arid pyramid. The
Muttart has a gift shop, art gallery and Gourmet Goodies at Muttart
Cafe.
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