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[[Image:041002223500 the bulb of science world at night.jpg|thumb|right|250px|'Science World At Night' by Ivan Lam ]]

:''For other uses, see ''[[Science World]]'' (disambiguation)''

'''TELUS World of Science, Vancouver''' is a [[Science museum|science centre]] run by a non-profit organization in [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]]. It is located at the end of [[False Creek]], and features many permanent interactive exhibits and displays, as well as areas with varying topics throughout the years.

The building's former name was '''Science World''', still the name of the organization. The building's name change to the '''[[TELUS World of Science]]''' became official on July 20, 2005 following a $9-million donation to the museum from [[TELUS]].<ref>http://www.scienceworld.ca/pdf/pressrelease/TELUS%20World%20of%20Science%20Name%20Change.pdf</ref> The official name of the science centre was subsequently changed to "TELUS World of Science", although it is still routinely referred to as "Science World" by the public.

==History==

In [[1977]], Barbara Brink ran mobile hands-on exhibits known as the ''Extended I'' around the Lower Mainland. Later, the temporary ''Arts, Sciences & Technology Centre'' opened on January 15, [[1982]] attracting over 600,000 visitors. Another 400,000 benefited from the centre’s outreach programs, which were delivered around the province.
[[Image:ScienceWorldVancouverBC.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Science World, Vancouver, B.C.]]
Following the [[Expo 86]] World’s Fair, an intensive lobbying campaign was launched to secure the landmark Expo Centre building for Science World. With much government backing, the [[geodesic dome]], based on the design by [[Buckminster Fuller]], was obtained from the province and a massive fund-raising campaign ensued. Donations from the federal, provincial and municipal governments, the GVRD, the private sector, foundations, and individuals contributed $19.1 million to build an addition to the Expo Centre, redesign the interior and fabricate exhibits. In [[1988]], in a four month preview, over 310,000 visitors came to see the new building. A year later, a 400 seat [[OMNIMAX]] theatre in the upper section of the dome was opened. <ref>http://www.scienceworld.ca/whats_on/omnimax_theatre/omnifacts.htm</ref>

The centre entered its first title sponsorship agreement with [[Alcan|Alcan Inc.]] in 1996, renaming its OMNIMAX Theatre the ''Alcan OMNIMAX'' Theatre. Alcan has since decided to sponsor the organization in different ways and the theatre has returned to its original name, the OMNIMAX Theatre. In January of 2005, the building was officially renamed "TELUSphere" as part of an agreement where TELUS gave a $9-million donation in return for the "naming rights" of the building. This new name proved universally unpopular. In the summer of 2005, TELUS and Science World officially changed the name of the building to the ''TELUS World of Science''. This maintained consistency with other "TELUS World of Science" centres in Calgary and Edmonton that were named in the meantime. This name change has not affected the nearby [[Main Street-Science World Station|Skytrain station]] and the general public still refers to it as Science World.

Popular employees include Max and Kyle.

==Related links==

* [[TELUS World of Science]]
* [[TELUS World of Science, Calgary]]
* [[TELUS World of Science, Edmonton]]

==Notes==
<div class="references-small">
<references/>
</div>

==External links==
* [http://www.telusworldofscience.com/vancouver/ Official Website]
* [http://www.telusworldofscience.com/ Homepage for all TELUS Worlds of Science]

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Archive:Science World at TELUS World of Science

2007-01-16T22:43:20Z

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'''TELUS World of Science, Vancouver''' is a [[Science museum|science centre]] run by a non-profit organization in [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]]. It is located at the end of [[False Creek]], and features many permanent interactive exhibits and displays, as well as areas with varying topics throughout the years.

The building's former name was '''Science World''', still the name of the organization. The building's name change to the '''[[TELUS World of Science]]''' became official on July 20, 2005 following a $9-million donation to the museum from [[TELUS]].<ref>http://www.scienceworld.ca/pdf/pressrelease/TELUS%20World%20of%20Science%20Name%20Change.pdf</ref> The official name of the science centre was subsequently changed to "TELUS World of Science", although it is still routinely referred to as "Science World" by the public.

Popular employees include Max, Kyle, Brenton, Cindy and Jeff.

==History==

In [[1977]], Barbara Brink ran mobile hands-on exhibits known as the ''Extended I'' around the Lower Mainland. Later, the temporary ''Arts, Sciences & Technology Centre'' opened on January 15, [[1982]] attracting over 600,000 visitors. Another 400,000 benefited from the centre’s outreach programs, which were delivered around the province.

Following the [[Expo 86]] World’s Fair, an intensive lobbying campaign was launched to secure the landmark Expo Centre building for Science World. With much government backing, the [[geodesic dome]], designed by [[Buckminster Fuller]], was obtained from the province and a massive fund-raising campaign ensued. Donations from the federal, provincial and municipal governments, the GVRD, the private sector, foundations, and individuals contributed $19.1 million to build an addition to the Expo Centre, redesign the interior and fabricate exhibits. In [[1988]], in a four month preview, over 310,000 visitors came to see the new building. A year later, a 400 seat [[OMNIMAX]] theatre in the upper section of the dome was opened. <ref>http://www.scienceworld.ca/whats_on/omnimax_theatre/omnifacts.htm</ref>

The centre entered its first title sponsorship agreement with [[Alcan|Alcan Inc.]] in 1996, renaming its OMNIMAX Theatre the ''Alcan OMNIMAX'' Theatre. Alcan has since decided to sponsor the organization in different ways and the theatre has returned to its original name, the OMNIMAX Theatre. In January of 2005, the building was officially renamed "TELUSphere" as part of an agreement where TELUS gave a $9-million donation in return for the "naming rights" of the building. This new name proved universally unpopular. In the summer of 2005, TELUS and Science World officially changed the name of the building to the ''TELUS World of Science''. This maintained consistency with other "TELUS World of Science" centres in Calgary and Edmonton that were named in the meantime. This name change has not affected the nearby [[Main Street-Science World Station|Skytrain station]] and the general public still refers to it as Science World.

==Related links==

* [[TELUS World of Science]]
* [[TELUS World of Science, Calgary]]
* [[TELUS World of Science, Edmonton]]

==Notes==
<div class="references-small">
<references/>
</div>

==External links==
* [http://www.telusworldofscience.com/vancouver/ Official Website]
* [http://www.telusworldofscience.com/ Homepage for all TELUS Worlds of Science]
* [http://www.petitiononline.com/telus04/petition.html Online petition] requesting that "Science World" remain free of corporate branding.
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Archive:Science World at TELUS World of Science

2007-01-16T22:31:18Z

198.162.3.237:

'''TELUS World of Science, Vancouver''' is a [[Science museum|science centre]] run by a non-profit organization in [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]]. It is located at the end of [[False Creek]], and features many permanent interactive exhibits and displays, as well as areas with varying topics throughout the years.

The building's former name was '''Science World''', still the name of the organization. The building's name change to the '''[[TELUS World of Science]]''' became official on July 20, 2005 following a $9-million donation to the museum from [[TELUS]].<ref>http://www.scienceworld.ca/pdf/pressrelease/TELUS%20World%20of%20Science%20Name%20Change.pdf</ref> The official name of the science centre was subsequently changed to "TELUS World of Science", although it is still routinely referred to as "Science World" by the public.

Popular employees include Max and Kyle.

==History==

In [[1977]], Barbara Brink ran mobile hands-on exhibits known as the ''Extended I'' around the Lower Mainland. Later, the temporary ''Arts, Sciences & Technology Centre'' opened on January 15, [[1982]] attracting over 600,000 visitors. Another 400,000 benefited from the centre’s outreach programs, which were delivered around the province.

Following the [[Expo 86]] World’s Fair, an intensive lobbying campaign was launched to secure the landmark Expo Centre building for Science World. With much government backing, the [[geodesic dome]], designed by [[Buckminster Fuller]], was obtained from the province and a massive fund-raising campaign ensued. Donations from the federal, provincial and municipal governments, the GVRD, the private sector, foundations, and individuals contributed $19.1 million to build an addition to the Expo Centre, redesign the interior and fabricate exhibits. In [[1988]], in a four month preview, over 310,000 visitors came to see the new building. A year later, a 400 seat [[OMNIMAX]] theatre in the upper section of the dome was opened. <ref>http://www.scienceworld.ca/whats_on/omnimax_theatre/omnifacts.htm</ref>

The centre entered its first title sponsorship agreement with [[Alcan|Alcan Inc.]] in 1996, renaming its OMNIMAX Theatre the ''Alcan OMNIMAX'' Theatre. Alcan has since decided to sponsor the organization in different ways and the theatre has returned to its original name, the OMNIMAX Theatre. In January of 2005, the building was officially renamed "TELUSphere" as part of an agreement where TELUS gave a $9-million donation in return for the "naming rights" of the building. This new name proved universally unpopular. In the summer of 2005, TELUS and Science World officially changed the name of the building to the ''TELUS World of Science''. This maintained consistency with other "TELUS World of Science" centres in Calgary and Edmonton that were named in the meantime. This name change has not affected the nearby [[Main Street-Science World Station|Skytrain station]] and the general public still refers to it as Science World.

==Related links==

* [[TELUS World of Science]]
* [[TELUS World of Science, Calgary]]
* [[TELUS World of Science, Edmonton]]

==Notes==
<div class="references-small">
<references/>
</div>

==External links==
* [http://www.telusworldofscience.com/vancouver/ Official Website]
* [http://www.telusworldofscience.com/ Homepage for all TELUS Worlds of Science]
* [http://www.petitiononline.com/telus04/petition.html Online petition] requesting that "Science World" remain free of corporate branding.
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Archive:Science World at TELUS World of Science

2007-01-02T04:08:00Z

198.162.3.218:

'''TELUS World of Science, Vancouver''' is a [[Science museum|science centre]] run by a non-profit organization in [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]]. It is located at the end of [[False Creek]], and features many permanent interactive exhibits and displays, as well as areas with varying topics throughout the years.

Popular employees of Science World include Max and Fraser.

The building's former name was '''Science World''', still the name of the organization. The building's name change to the '''[[TELUS World of Science]]''' became official on July 20, 2005 following a $9-million donation to the museum from [[TELUS]].<ref>http://www.scienceworld.ca/pdf/pressrelease/TELUS%20World%20of%20Science%20Name%20Change.pdf</ref> The official name of the science centre was subsequently changed to "TELUS World of Science", although it is still routinely referred to as "Science World" by the public.

==History==

In [[1977]], Barbara Brink ran mobile hands-on exhibits known as the ''Extended I'' around the Lower Mainland. Later, the temporary ''Arts, Sciences & Technology Centre'' opened on January 15, [[1982]] attracting over 600,000 visitors. Another 400,000 benefited from the centre’s outreach programs, which were delivered around the province.

Following the [[Expo 86]] World’s Fair, an intensive lobbying campaign was launched to secure the landmark Expo Centre building for Science World. With much government backing, the [[geodesic dome]], designed by [[Buckminster Fuller]], was obtained from the province and a massive fund-raising campaign ensued. Donations from the federal, provincial and municipal governments, the GVRD, the private sector, foundations, and individuals contributed $19.1 million to build an addition to the Expo Centre, redesign the interior and fabricate exhibits. In [[1988]], in a four month preview, over 310,000 visitors came to see the new building. A year later, a 400 seat [[OMNIMAX]] theatre in the upper section of the dome was opened. <ref>http://www.scienceworld.ca/whats_on/omnimax_theatre/omnifacts.htm</ref>

The bees are gone!

The centre entered its first title sponsorship agreement with [[Alcan|Alcan Inc.]] in 1996, renaming its OMNIMAX Theatre the ''Alcan OMNIMAX'' Theatre. Alcan has since decided to sponsor the organization in different ways and the theatre has returned to its original name, the OMNIMAX Theatre. In January of 2005, the building was officially renamed "TELUSphere" as part of an agreement where TELUS gave a $9-million donation in return for the "naming rights" of the building. This new name proved universally unpopular. In the summer of 2005, TELUS and Science World officially changed the name of the building to the ''TELUS World of Science''. This maintained consistency with other "TELUS World of Science" centres in Calgary and Edmonton that were named in the meantime. This name change has not affected the nearby [[Main Street-Science World Station|Skytrain station]] and the general public still refers to it as Science World.

==Related links==

* [[TELUS World of Science]]
* [[TELUS World of Science, Calgary]]
* [[TELUS World of Science, Edmonton]]

==Notes==
<div class="references-small">
<references/>
</div>

==External links==
* [http://www.telusworldofscience.com/vancouver/ Official Website]
* [http://www.telusworldofscience.com/ Homepage for all TELUS Worlds of Science]
* [http://www.petitiononline.com/telus04/petition.html Online petition] requesting that "Science World" remain free of corporate branding.

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Archive:Science World at TELUS World of Science

2007-01-02T04:06:26Z

198.162.3.218:

'''TELUS World of Science, Vancouver''' is a [[Science museum|science centre]] run by a non-profit organization in [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]]. It is located at the end of [[False Creek]], and features many permanent interactive exhibits and displays, as well as areas with varying topics throughout the years.

Popular employees of Science World include Max and Fraser.

The building's former name was '''Science World''', still the name of the organization. The building's name change to the '''[[TELUS World of Science]]''' became official on July 20, 2005 following a $9-million donation to the museum from [[TELUS]].<ref>http://www.scienceworld.ca/pdf/pressrelease/TELUS%20World%20of%20Science%20Name%20Change.pdf</ref> The official name of the science centre was subsequently changed to "TELUS World of Science", although it is still routinely referred to as "Science World" by the public.

==History==

In [[1977]], Barbara Brink ran mobile hands-on exhibits known as the ''Extended I'' around the Lower Mainland. Later, the temporary ''Arts, Sciences & Technology Centre'' opened on January 15, [[1982]] attracting over 600,000 visitors. Another 400,000 benefited from the centre’s outreach programs, which were delivered around the province.

Following the [[Expo 86]] World’s Fair, an intensive lobbying campaign was launched to secure the landmark Expo Centre building for Science World. With much government backing, the [[geodesic dome]], designed by [[Buckminster Fuller]], was obtained from the province and a massive fund-raising campaign ensued. Donations from the federal, provincial and municipal governments, the GVRD, the private sector, foundations, and individuals contributed $19.1 million to build an addition to the Expo Centre, redesign the interior and fabricate exhibits. In [[1988]], in a four month preview, over 310,000 visitors came to see the new building. A year later, a 400 seat [[OMNIMAX]] theatre in the upper section of the dome was opened. <ref>http://www.scienceworld.ca/whats_on/omnimax_theatre/omnifacts.htm</ref>

The centre entered its first title sponsorship agreement with [[Alcan|Alcan Inc.]] in 1996, renaming its OMNIMAX Theatre the ''Alcan OMNIMAX'' Theatre. Alcan has since decided to sponsor the organization in different ways and the theatre has returned to its original name, the OMNIMAX Theatre. In January of 2005, the building was officially renamed "TELUSphere" as part of an agreement where TELUS gave a $9-million donation in return for the "naming rights" of the building. This new name proved universally unpopular. In the summer of 2005, TELUS and Science World officially changed the name of the building to the ''TELUS World of Science''. This maintained consistency with other "TELUS World of Science" centres in Calgary and Edmonton that were named in the meantime. This name change has not affected the nearby [[Main Street-Science World Station|Skytrain station]] and the general public still refers to it as Science World.

==Related links==

* [[TELUS World of Science]]
* [[TELUS World of Science, Calgary]]
* [[TELUS World of Science, Edmonton]]

==Notes==
<div class="references-small">
<references/>
</div>

==External links==
* [http://www.telusworldofscience.com/vancouver/ Official Website]
* [http://www.telusworldofscience.com/ Homepage for all TELUS Worlds of Science]
* [http://www.petitiononline.com/telus04/petition.html Online petition] requesting that "Science World" remain free of corporate branding.

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Archive:Science World at TELUS World of Science

2007-01-02T04:01:44Z

198.162.3.218: /* History */

'''TELUS World of Science, Vancouver''' is a [[Science museum|science centre]] run by a non-profit organization in [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]]. It is located at the end of [[False Creek]], and features many permanent interactive exhibits and displays, as well as areas with varying topics throughout the years.

The building's former name was '''Science World''', still the name of the organization. The building's name change to the '''[[TELUS World of Science]]''' became official on July 20, 2005 following a $9-million donation to the museum from [[TELUS]].<ref>http://www.scienceworld.ca/pdf/pressrelease/TELUS%20World%20of%20Science%20Name%20Change.pdf</ref> The official name of the science centre was subsequently changed to "TELUS World of Science", although it is still routinely referred to as "Science World" by the public.

==History==

In [[1977]], Barbara Brink ran mobile hands-on exhibits known as the ''Extended I'' around the Lower Mainland. Later, the temporary ''Arts, Sciences & Technology Centre'' opened on January 15, [[1982]] attracting over 600,000 visitors. Another 400,000 benefited from the centre’s outreach programs, which were delivered around the province.

Popular employees of Science World include:

Max
Fraser
Jordan
Caitlain
Winnie

Following the [[Expo 86]] World’s Fair, an intensive lobbying campaign was launched to secure the landmark Expo Centre building for Science World. With much government backing, the [[geodesic dome]], designed by [[Buckminster Fuller]], was obtained from the province and a massive fund-raising campaign ensued. Donations from the federal, provincial and municipal governments, the GVRD, the private sector, foundations, and individuals contributed $19.1 million to build an addition to the Expo Centre, redesign the interior and fabricate exhibits. In [[1988]], in a four month preview, over 310,000 visitors came to see the new building. A year later, a 400 seat [[OMNIMAX]] theatre in the upper section of the dome was opened. <ref>http://www.scienceworld.ca/whats_on/omnimax_theatre/omnifacts.htm</ref>

The centre entered its first title sponsorship agreement with [[Alcan|Alcan Inc.]] in 1996, renaming its OMNIMAX Theatre the ''Alcan OMNIMAX'' Theatre. Alcan has since decided to sponsor the organization in different ways and the theatre has returned to its original name, the OMNIMAX Theatre. In January of 2005, the building was officially renamed "TELUSphere" as part of an agreement where TELUS gave a $9-million donation in return for the "naming rights" of the building. This new name proved universally unpopular. In the summer of 2005, TELUS and Science World officially changed the name of the building to the ''TELUS World of Science''. This maintained consistency with other "TELUS World of Science" centres in Calgary and Edmonton that were named in the meantime. This name change has not affected the nearby [[Main Street-Science World Station|Skytrain station]] and the general public still refers to it as Science World.

==Related links==

* [[TELUS World of Science]]
* [[TELUS World of Science, Calgary]]
* [[TELUS World of Science, Edmonton]]

==Notes==
<div class="references-small">
<references/>
</div>

==External links==
* [http://www.telusworldofscience.com/vancouver/ Official Website]
* [http://www.telusworldofscience.com/ Homepage for all TELUS Worlds of Science]
* [http://www.petitiononline.com/telus04/petition.html Online petition] requesting that "Science World" remain free of corporate branding.

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Archive:Science World at TELUS World of Science

2006-04-15T23:43:01Z

198.162.3.54: m

[[Image:Scienceworld.jpg|frame|Science World]]

'''Science World at TELUS World of Science''' is a [[Science museum|science centre]] run by a non-profit organization in [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]], located at the end of [[False Creek]]. There are many permanent interactive exhibits and displays, as well as areas with varying topics throughout the years.

The building's former name was '''Science World''', this is still the name of the organization. The building's name change to the '''TELUS World of Science''' became official on July 20, 2005 [http://www.scienceworld.ca/pdf/pressrelease/TELUS%20World%20of%20Science%20Name%20Change.pdf] following a $9-million donation to the museum from [[TELUS]]. Therefore the official name of the science centre is now "Science World at TELUS World of Science". This is still routinely referred to as "Science World" by the public.

==History==

In [[1977]], Barbara Brink ran mobile hands-on exhibits known as the ''Extended I'' around the Lower Mainland. Later, the temporary ''Arts, Sciences & Technology Centre'' opened on January 15, [[1982]] attracting over 600,000 visitors. Another 400,000 benefited from the centre’s outreach programs, which were delivered around the province.

Following the [[Expo 86]] World’s Fair, an intensive lobbying campaign was launched to secure the landmark Expo Centre building for Science World. With much government backing, the geodesic dome, designed by [[Buckminster Fuller]], was obtained from the province and a massive fund-raising campaign ensued. Donations from the federal, provincial and municipal governments, the GVRD, the private sector, foundations, and individuals contributed $19.1 million to build an addition to the Expo Centre, redesign the interior and fabricate exhibits. In [[1988]], in a four month preview, over 310,000 visitors came to see the new building. A year later they opened the world's largest [[OMNIMAX]] screen in the upper section of the dome, seating 400 people.

The centre entered its first title sponsorship agreement with [[Alcan|Alcan Inc.]] in 1996, renaming its OMNIMAX Theatre the ''Alcan OMNIMAX'' Theatre. Alcan has since decided to sponsor the organization in different ways and the theatre has returned to its original name, the OMNIMAX Theatre. In January of 2005, the building was officially renamed "TELUSphere" as part of an agreement where TELUS gave a $9-million donation in return for the "naming rights" of the building. This new name proved universally unpopular. In the summer of 2005, TELUS and Science World officially changed the name of the building to the ''TELUS World of Science''. This maintained consistency with other "TELUS World of Science" centres in Calgary and Edmonton that were named in the meantime. This name change has not affected the nearby [[Main Street-Science World Station|Skytrain station]] and the general public still refers to it as Science World.

There is an [http://www.petitiononline.com/telus04/petition.html online petition] requesting that "Science World" remain unbranded by corporate sponsors.

==Previous Names==
The current name is Telus World of Science, but it was also called:

*Expo '86
*Extended I
*Arts, Science, and Technology Centre
*Science World
*Telusphere
*Correct World

==Related links==

* [[TELUS World of Science]]
* [[TELUS World of Science, Calgary]]
* [[TELUS World of Science, Edmonton]]

==External links==

* [http://www.telusworldofscience.com/ TELUS World of Science]
* [http://www.telusworldofscience.com/vancouver/ Official Website]

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Archive:Science World at TELUS World of Science

2006-01-06T22:20:45Z

198.162.3.155: /* History */

[[Image:Scienceworld.jpg|frame|Science World]]

'''Science World''' is a non-profit [[Science museum|science centre]] in [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]], at the end of [[False Creek]]. There are many permanent interactive exhibits and displays, as well as areas with varying topics throughout the years.

The building's official name is ''[[TELUS]] World of Science''.

==History==

In [[1977]], Barbara Brink ran mobile hands-on exhibits known as the ''Extended I'' around the Lower Mainland. Later, the temporary ''Arts, Sciences & Technology Centre'' opened on January 15, [[1982]] attracting over 600,000 visitors. Another 400,000 benefitted from the centre’s outreach programs, which were delivered around the province.

Following the [[Expo 86]] World’s Fair, an intensive lobbying campaign was launched to secure the landmark Expo Centre building for Science World. With much government backing, the geodesic dome, designed by [[Buckminster Fuller]], was obtanied from the province and a massive fund-raising campaign ensued. Donations from the federal, provincial and municipal governments, the GVRD, the private sector, foundations and individuals contributed $19.1 million to build an addition to the Expo Centre, redesign the interior and fabricate exhibits. In [[1988]], in a four month preview, over 310,000 visitors came to see the new building. A year later they opened the world's largest [[OMNIMAX]] screen in the upper section of the dome, seating 400 people.

The centre entered its first title sponsorship agreement with [[Alcan|Alcan Inc.]] in 1996, renaming its OMNIMAX Theatre the ''Alcan OMNIMAX'' Theatre. Alcan has since decided to sponsor the organization in different ways and the theatre has returned to its original name, the OMNIMAX Theatre. In the summer of 2005, Science World officially changed the name of the entire building to the ''TELUS World of Science''. This was part of an agreement with [[Telus]], the centre's sponsor. This new name replaced "TELUSphere" in order to maintain consistency with other "TELUS World of Science" centres in Calgary and Edmonton and in response to feedback from the public. The name change has been made on the exterior of the building, but not in the name of the nearby [[Main Street-Science World Station|Skytrain station]] nor by the general public, as it is still widely known as Science World.

There is an [http://www.petitiononline.com/telus04/petition.html online petition] requesting that "Science World" remain unbranded by corporate sponsors.

==External links==

*[http://www.telusworldofscience.com/vancouver/ Official Science World website]
*[http://www.scienceworld.ca/pdf/pressrelease/TELUS%20World%20of%20Science%20Name%20Change.pdf Notice of name change] ([[Portable Document Format|PDF]])

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Archive:Science World at TELUS World of Science

2006-01-06T18:38:31Z

198.162.3.155: /* History */

[[Image:Scienceworld.jpg|frame|Science World]]

'''Science World''' is a non-profit [[Science museum|science centre]] in [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]], at the end of [[False Creek]]. There are many permanent interactive exhibits and displays, as well as areas with varying topics throughout the years.

The building's official name is ''[[TELUS]] World of Science''.

==History==

In [[1977]], Barbara Brink ran mobile hands-on exhibits known as the ''Extended I'' around the Lower Mainland. Later, the temporary ''Arts, Sciences & Technology Centre'' opened on January 15, [[1982]] attracting over 600,000 visitors. Another 400,000 benefitted from the centre’s outreach programs, which were delivered around the province.

Following the [[Expo 86]] World’s Fair, an intensive lobbying campaign was launched to secure the landmark Expo Centre building for Science World. With much government backing, the geodesic dome, designed by [[Buckminster Fuller]], was obtanied from the province and a massive fund-raising campaign ensued. Donations from the federal, provincial and municipal governments, the GVRD, the private sector, foundations and individuals contributed $19.1 million to build an addition to the Expo Centre, redesign the interior and fabricate exhibits. In [[1988]], in a four month preview, over 310,000 visitors came to see the new building. A year later they opened the world's largest [[OMNIMAX]] screen in the upper section of the dome, seating 400 people.

The centre entered its first title sponsorship agreement with [[Alcan|Alcan Inc.]] in 1996, renaming its OMNIMAX Theatre the ''Alcan OMNIMAX'' Theatre. Alcan has since decided to sponsor the organization in different ways and the theatre has returned to its original name, the OMNIMAX Theatre. In the summer of 2005, Science World officially changed the name of the entire building to the ''TELUS World of Science''. This was part of an agreement with [[Telus]], the centre's sponsor. This new name replaced "TELUSphere" in order to maintain consistency with other "TELUS World of Science" centres in Calgary and Edmonton and in response to feedback from the public. The name change has been made on the exterior of the building, but not in the name of the nearby [[Main Street-Science World Station|Skytrain station]] nor by the general public, as it is still widely known as Science World.

There was an [http://www.petitiononline.com/telus04/petition.html online petition] requesting that Telus reconsider the name "TELUSphere".

==External links==

*[http://www.telusworldofscience.com/vancouver/ Official Science World website]
*[http://www.scienceworld.ca/pdf/pressrelease/TELUS%20World%20of%20Science%20Name%20Change.pdf Notice of name change] ([[Portable Document Format|PDF]])

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[[Image:Scienceworld.jpg|frame|Science World]]

'''Science World''' is a non-profit [[Science museum|science centre]] in [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]], at the end of [[False Creek]]. There are many permanent interactive exhibits and displays, as well as areas with varying topics throughout the years.

The building's official name is ''[[TELUS]] World of Science''.

==History==

In [[1977]], Barbara Brink ran mobile hands-on exhibits known as the ''Extended I'' around the Lower Mainland. Later, the temporary ''Arts, Sciences & Technology Centre'' opened on January 15, [[1982]] attracting over 600,000 visitors. Another 400,000 benefitted from the centre’s outreach programs, which were delivered around the province.

Following the [[Expo 86]] World’s Fair, an intensive lobbying campaign was launched to secure the landmark Expo Centre building for Science World. With much government backing, the geodesic dome, designed by [[Buckminster Fuller]], was obtanied from the province and a massive fund-raising campaign ensued. Donations from the federal, provincial and municipal governments, the GVRD, the private sector, foundations and individuals contributed $19.1 million to build an addition to the Expo Centre, redesign the interior and fabricate exhibits. In [[1988]], in a four month preview, over 310,000 visitors came to see the new building. A year later they opened the world's largest [[OMNIMAX]] screen in the upper section of the dome, seating 400 people.

The centre entered its first title sponsorship agreement with [[Alcan|Alcan Inc.]] in 1996, renaming its OMNIMAX Theatre the ''Alcan OMNIMAX'' Theatre. Alcan has since decided to sponsor the organization in different ways and the theatre has returned to its original name, the OMNIMAX Theatre. In the summer of 2005, Science World officially changed the name of the entire building to the ''TELUS World of Science''. This was part of an agreement with [[Telus]], the centre's sponsor. This new name replaced "TELUSphere" in order to maintain consistency with other "TELUS World of Science" centres in Calgary and Edmonton. The name change has been made on the exterior of the building, but not in the name of the nearby [[Main Street-Science World Station|Skytrain station]] nor by the general public, as it is still widely known as Science World.

There was an [http://www.petitiononline.com/telus04/petition.html online petition] requesting that Telus reconsider the name "TELUSphere".

==External links==

*[http://www.telusworldofscience.com/vancouver/ Official Science World website]
*[http://www.scienceworld.ca/pdf/pressrelease/TELUS%20World%20of%20Science%20Name%20Change.pdf Notice of name change] ([[Portable Document Format|PDF]])

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[[Category:Buildings and structures in Vancouver]]
[[Category:Museums in British Columbia]]
[[Category:Science museums]]

Archive:Science World at TELUS World of Science

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[[Image:Scienceworld.jpg|frame|Science World]]

'''Science World''' is a non-profit [[Science museum|science centre]] in [[Vancouver]], [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]], at the end of [[False Creek]]. There are many permanent interactive exhibits and displays, as well as areas with varying topics throughout the years.

The building's official name is ''[[TELUS]] World of Science''.

==History==

In [[1977]], Barbara Brink ran mobile hands-on exhibits known as the ''Extended I'' around the Lower Mainland. Later, the temporary ''Arts, Sciences & Technology Centre'' opened on January 15, [[1982]] attracting over 600,000 visitors. Another 400,000 benefitted from the centre’s outreach programs, which were delivered around the province.

Following the [[Expo 86]] World’s Fair, an intensive lobbying campaign was launched to secure the landmark Expo Centre building for Science World. With much government backing, the geodesic dome, designed by [[Buckminster Fuller]], was obtanied from the province and a massive fund-raising campaign ensued. Donations from the federal, provincial and municipal governments, the GVRD, the private sector, foundations and individuals contributed $19.1 million to build an addition to the Expo Centre, redesign the interior and fabricate exhibits. In [[1988]], in a four month preview, over 310,000 visitors came to see the new building. A year later they opened the world's largest [[OMNIMAX]] screen in the upper section of the dome, seating 400 people.

The centre entered its first title sponsorship agreement with [[Alcan|Alcan Inc.]] in 1996, renaming its OMNIMAX Theatre the ''Alcan OMNIMAX'' Theatre. Alcan has since decided to sponsor the organization in different ways and the theatre has returned to its original name, the OMNIMAX Theatre. In the summer of 2005, Science World officially changed the name of the entire building to the ''TELUS World of Science''. This was part of an agreement with [[Telus]], the centre's sponsor. This new name replaced "TELUSphere" in order to maintain consistency with other "TELUS World of Science" centres in Calgary and Edmonton. The name change has been made on the exterior of the building, but not in the name of the nearby [[Main Street-Science World Station|Skytrain station]] nor by the general public, as it is still widely known as Science World.

There was an [http://www.petitiononline.com/telus04/petition.html online petition] requesting that Telus reconsider the name "TELUSphere".

==External links==

*[http://www.scienceworld.bc.ca/ Official Science World website]
*[http://www.scienceworld.bc.ca/pdf/pressrelease/TELUS%20World%20of%20Science%20Name%20Change.pdf Notice of name change] ([[Portable Document Format|PDF]])

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[[Category:Science museums]]