Ontario Science Centre Opening Interim Location at Harbourfront Centre by Summer 2026

December 12, 2025

Temporary home at Toronto’s waterfront will allow the Science Centre to continue programming, supporting jobs and boosting tourism

 The Ontario government is opening an interim location for the Ontario Science Centre at the Harbourfront Centre by summer 2026, supporting one of the province’s key cultural assets and enhancing tourism, protecting jobs and driving economic growth. This work will bring a wave of new events, attractions and performances to the downtown waterfront for families and visitors of all ages to enjoy.

“By establishing the Ontario Science Centre’s interim location at the Harbourfront Centre, we’re helping Ontario families access world-class science programming even as we continue building a new, expanded and state-of-the-art Ontario Science Centre just steps away at Ontario Place,” said Stan Cho, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. “This move will help the Science Centre continue its mission of creating lasting memories with friends and family and nurturing a lifelong love of science, all while contributing to the vibrancy of Toronto’s waterfront.”

The Ontario Science Centre’s popular KidSpark learning space opened at Harbourfront Centre in December 2024 inspiring a new generation of STEM students. Building on this success, the centre will expand its space at Harbourfront Centre by summer 2026, offering a customized location for exciting science and technology programming until the new, permanent Ontario Science Centre is completed at Ontario Place.

The plan includes dedicated areas for Science Centre exhibitions and workshops, as well as shared spaces for programs and community events. Covering approximately 86,000 square feet, the expanded site will also include classrooms and outdoor program areas.

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