H.R. MACMILLAN SPACE CENTRE SOCIETY
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Mission Statement
The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre Society has been British Columbia’s premier space science attraction since its doors opened in 1968. We work hard to bridge arts, culture, and science to bring you unique shows, exhibits, and special events that spark your curiosity and inspire exploration. To inspire exploration, we use the universal appeal and science of space as a cultural bridge, bringing people together to activate curiosity, creativity, and community. Our mission is to remove barriers to learning by creating an accessible environment where people are encouraged to explore and take risks. We aim to create experiences of wonder and dream of a world filled with inquisitive, open-minded individuals who embrace their differences, connected through discovery and united through a deeper sense of shared humanity.
About This Cause
Your support helps us continue to deliver quality programming the educates and inspires curious minds about the wonders of the universe, planetary science, astronomy and space technology and exploration. In 2020, programming was offered virtually, by offering quality programming both online while offering in person programs that adhere to the provincial health and safety guidelines. With such an array of educational programs, the space centre has reached so many people all across Canada, connecting them with inspiring scientists and astronomers. As a non-profit organization, the Space Centre depends on your support to continue providing educational STEAM programming online and onsite. Planetarium Star Theatre Upgrades The Planetarium Star Theatre is in urgent need of an upgrade. Space lovers like you to help make it possible! Over the last year, all six projectors in the Planetarium Star Theatre have broken down. While we were able to repair them, for several weeks in April and May we were unable to host visitors in the theatre. It is only a matter of time before the projectors fail again. They are at the end of their life—but you can help us replace them. Your donation will support the future of the Planetarium Star Theatre! Gifts will help bring urgently needed upgrades to the Planetarium Star Theatre and ensure a new generation of space enthusiasts will be able to experience the wonder of space. The Planetarium Star Theatre is the main reason why visitors come to the Space Centre. It is a unique place in BC. Nearly 30,000 children visit every year—inspiring that sense of wonder in the next generation. Can you imagine if we were unable to renew the Planetarium Star Theatre? If the people of Vancouver and BC no longer had access to this wonderful experience? I hope you feel inspired to help us renew the facility for a new generation. About the Planetarium Star Theatre: During the 2024 season, we aim to acquire new equipment for the Planetarium Star Theatre, the main attraction at the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre Society (HRMSCS). As a teaching tool and highlight of our community engagement, it is the reason why our visitors come to the Space Centre—a dome-screen theatre this size and shape is unique in BC. The dome screen provides an immersive experiential learning opportunity to feel the vastness of outer space. For up to 230-guests at a time, they are able to visually experience a journey to space from the comfort of our one-of-a-kind theatre and get up close and personal with planets, meteor showers, black holes, galaxies, and other astronomical wonders that give the audience a sense of awe and wonder at the universe. Your gift will help us to achieve transformative change through new investments in equipment and programs. This investment offers exciting new opportunities in the three priority areas of community support and engagement, collaboration and connection, and innovative STEAM educational programming. At a time when space research, space travel, space exploration, STEAM-based education and engagement are at the forefront of the global community, it has never been more important to encourage science literacy as a keystone in our daily lives. The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre Society is committed to serving the needs of the communities in which we live and work.