One of Vancouver's best museum for children is Science World. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching kids about science and technology through interactive exhibits and displays. It is located at the end of False Creek. The building's official name is Telus World of Science but it use to be called just Science World. The building's name change to the Telus World of Science became official on July 20, 2005 mainly because Telus donated $9-million to the museum. Prior to being called Science World it was called Expo Centre during Expo86.
Before Science World, there was an organization run by Barbara Brink was called Arts, Sciences & Technology Centre in downtown in the early 1980's which displayed exhibits and served as an outreach program for the community. When Vancouver was awarded to 1986 World's Fair (Expo 86), a dome was designed to serve as the fair's Expo Centre with construction beginning in 1984 and being completed by early 1985. After Expo86, lobbying and fundraising was done to keep the dome and convert it into a science museum. Locals and municipality agreed that "Arts, Science & Technology" centre be transferred into Science World. The Dome had a lot of community support and they added the OMNIMAX theatre shortly after. Science world opened in 1988 after being renovated from the 1986 Expo.
A massive fund-raising campaign ensued, with donations from the federal, provincial, and the private sector contributing $19.1 million to build an addition to the Expo Centre, redesign the interior and construct exhibits. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II dedicated the Expo Centre as “Science World. A science centre for the people of British Columbia”.
During the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, Science World was transformed into the Russky Dom which showed plans for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
Science World is in many tourist pictures and easily recognized as a landmark for Vancouver.
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