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RECIPROCAL ADMISSION AGREEMENT

Any of CASC's Science Centre/Museum Members can apply to be part of the reciprocal agreement. If you are interested in having your organization appear in the reciprocal agreement, please contact info@casc-accs.com with your request.  

Frequently Asked Questions

Any of CASC's Science Centre/Museum Members can apply to be part of the reciprocal agreement.

COVID-19 NOTICE:

As the country begins to move into various stages of reopening, so are our members. We suggest you visit their website or give them a call to find out their current status and offerings. 

Many still continue to serve their communities by offering educational programming, resources and materials online. Follow them on social media for a steady stream of ideas for exploring science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) engagement.  

PARTICIPANTS

Click here for a list of Frequently Asked Questions.

British Columbia

City Organization   General Admission Restrictions on Benefits
Kamloops

BIG Little Science Centre
(250) 554-2572 

General admission only. Does not include special events or special exhibits admission.
Prince George The Exploration Place Museum & Science Centre
(250) 562-1612

Rossland

Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre

(250) 362-7722

 
Vancouver Science World
(604) 443-7440
General admission only for a family - up to two adults and four children living in the same household. Does not include parking, discounts, special events and select feature exhibitions.
Vernon Okanagan Science Centre
(250) 545-3644

Vancouver H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
(250) 545-3644
Does not include special events.

Alberta

City Organization   General Admission Restrictions on Benefits
Calgary TELUS Spark
(403) 817-6800
General admission only for up to two adults and four children living in the same household. Does not include parking, discounts, special events and select feature exhibitions.
Edmonton TELUS World of Science - Edmonton
(780) 452-9100
Science centre general admission only. Additional fee for special exhibits apply. Does not include special events, programing or IMAX admission. 
 Leduc

Canadian Energy Museum: Home of Leduc No.1

(780) 987-4323
 
 Wembley Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum

(587) 771-0662

Museum entry only. Not applicable for Rafting and paleontology programs.

Saskatchewan

City Organization   General Admission Restrictions on Benefits
Regina Saskatchewan Science Centre
(306) 791-7900
Admits two adults and up to four children under 18 in the same household.  Free admission limited to general exhibit areas. Does not include traveling exhibitions or theatre shows. 


Manitoba

City Organization   General Admission Restrictions on Benefits
Winnipeg Manitoba Children's Museum
(204) 924-4000
General admission only. Not including other Manitoba CASC members and not including special events or other discounts.
Winnipeg Manitoba Museum
(204) 956-2830

General admission to Science Gallery and Planetarium only. Does not include Museum Galleries, temporary exhibitions, or special events. Does not include other Manitoba CASC members.


Ontario

City Organization   General Admission Restrictions on Benefits
Gravenhurst

Muskoka Discovery Centre

(705) 687-2115

One free general admission, with registration in advance. Excludes special events and select feature exhibitions.
Kitchener THEMUSEUM
(519) 749-9387
One free general admission. Excludes special events and select feature exhibitions. Please check website before visiting.
London London Children's Museum
(519) 434-5726
General admission only. Does not include special events or special exhibits admission.
Ottawa Ingenium: Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
(613) 991-3044
Admits up to two adults and four children, under the age of 18, living at the same address. General admission only. 
Ottawa Ingenium: Canada Aviation and Space Museum
(613) 991-3044
Admits up to two adults and four children, under the age of 18, living at the same address. General admission only.
Ottawa Ingenium: Canada Science and Technology Museum
(613) 991-3044
Admits up to two adults and four children, under the age of 18, living at the same address. General admission only.
Sault Ste Marie Entomica
(705) 297-5777
 Admission to Entomica Insectarium exhibit only.
Sudbury Science North
(705) 522-3701 
Admission to Science North's science centre only. Only valid for total number of members listed on membership. Excludes Dynamic Earth, IMAX films, the Planetarium, special programs and events, and parking.
Timmins Science Timmins
(705) 268-4543 
Apply to entry fee - 10% discount on all activities
Toronto Ontario Science Centre
(416) 696-1000 
Admits one or two adults and up to four children under the age of 18. General admission only. Not including specially ticketed shows or experiences, IMAX® Dome Films, or parking.
Windsor Canada South Science City
(519) 973-3667 
Admission is restricted during on-going renovations through March 2022. Please check website www.cssciencecity.com for updates .
Sault Ste Marie
Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre
(705) 645-6242
General admission only. Does not include special events or fundraisers.

Quebec

City Organization   General Admission Restrictions on Benefits
LavalMusée Armand-Frappier
(450) 686-5641

Laval Centre d'interprétation de l'eau de Laval
(450) 963-6463
 
MontréalCentre des sciences de Montréal
(514) 496-4724
Permanent exhibitions only, maximum of two adults and two children for free access.
Montréal Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium 
(514) 868-3000
General admission only. Does not include special events and activities.
QuébecLa Maison Léon-Provancher

(418) 650-7785

Maximum of two adults for free access.
Sherbrooke Musée de la nature et des sciences de Sherbrooke
(819) 564-3200
General admission only. Does not include special events and activities.
Thetford Mines Musée minéralogique et minier de Thetford Mines
(418) 335-2123
 
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 Valcourt

Musée de l’ingéniosité J. Armand Bombardier
(450) 532-5300

Valid only for entry to the museum.


New Brunswick

City Organization   General Admission Restrictions on Benefits
Fredericton Science East
(506) 457-2340
Admits up to two adults and four children. May not include special exhibitions. 
 Moncton

Resurgo Place - Transportation Discovery Centre

(506) 856 4383

Entry for a family of 4 (maximum 2 adults). Resurgo Place includes: The Transportation Discovery Center and the Moncton Museum. Admission is valid for the entire complex.


Nova Scotia

City Organization   General Admission Restrictions on Benefits
Halifax The Discovery Centre
(902) 492-4422

Newfoundland and Labrador

City Organization   General Admission Restrictions on Benefits
Conception Bay South Manuels River
(709) 834-2099
Exhibit Admission Only
Petty Harbour Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium
(709) 330-3474
 
√  General admission to the aquarium for a maximum of two (2) adults and three (3) youth under the age of seventeen. Admittance is limited to the individuals listed under your membership pass.
St. John's Johnson GEO Centre
(709) 737-7886


Effective January 1 to December 31, 2023
Revised: July 27, 2023
Subject to change without notice.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the CASC Member Reciprocal Agreement?

The reciprocal agreement entitles science centre and museum membership holders (i.e. families and individuals) General Admission (at no additional cost) when they visit other participating institutions across Canada. Some additional benefits may apply (please review the above ‘Restrictions’ column).


How can I utilize the Reciprocal Agreement with science centres and museums across Canada?

In order to benefit from the reciprocal admission agreement at a participating science centre or museum, the consumer must live more than 150km ('as the crow flies') from the centre they wish to visit. The front desk staff reserve the right to request photo identification and proof of residence for the agreement to apply.


Which science centers and museums participate in the Reciprocal Agreement?

Not all CASC members participate in the Reciprocal Agreement. The above institutions are the only science centres and museums who currently partake in the agreement.


Do I receive free admission to special exhibits, IMAX films, or planetarium shows?

Each participating CASC member allows General Admission (at no additional cost) along with other benefits; however, restrictions may apply (please review the above ‘Restrictions’ column).


Who can I take with me for free?

Each participating science center or museum has its own membership structure that may vary from your local science center or museum’s structure.

Example: Some family memberships consist of 2 adults and 2 children while others consist of 2 adults and 4 children. 

Before your visit, contact the science centre or museum to find out what you are entitled to with your local science centre or museum’s membership.


Can I benefit from the Reciprocal Agreement at my local science center or museum?

In order to benefit from the reciprocal admission agreement at a CASC institution, the consumer must live more than 150km ('as the crow flies') from the centre they wish to visit.


Can I benefit from the Reciprocal Agreement at my local science center or museum if I purchase a membership at a participating science center or museum out of province?

The consumer cannot purchase a membership 150km ('as the crow flies') from their residence and gain free admission to their local science centre or museum.


What happens if I forget my membership card?

CASC Reciprocal Agreement participants are not required to grant free admission to visitors who do not have their membership cards.


Will they ask me for ID and proof of address?

Photo identification and proof of address may be requested of you, please be prepared when you visit.


Is there a limit to how many times I can visit?

There are no limitations on how many times you can utilize the Reciprocal Agreement to your benefit.


As a CASC member, how can my organization participate in the Reciprocal Agreement?

Any of CASC's Science Centre/Museum Members can apply to be part of the reciprocal agreement. If you are interested in having your organization appear in the reciprocal agreement, please contact info@casc-accs.com with your request.


If you have any other questions, please contact CASC at info@casc-accs.com.

RESTRICTIONS

Membership Type(s): 

The intent is to offer the same membership packages that are offered throughout most of CASC member organizations, to in return support the reciprocal part of the agreement. The CASC Reciprocal Agreement is only valid for individual, grandparents and family memberships – it does not include: corporate, school, daycare or any other group/organization admissions.

Admission: 

In order to benefit from the reciprocal admission agreement at a CASC institution, the consumer must live more than 150km from the centre they wish to visit. The front desk staff reserves the right to request proof of residence for the agreement to apply. This statement is designed to ensure that the agreement is used in the spirit in which it was intended.

Please consult the CASC Reciprocal Admission Agreement for other limitations that individual CASC members have applied.

Staff Use:

There are no special arrangements for staff in the agreement, but we encourage staff of CASC member organizations making personal travel visits to obtain a membership card from their own (participating) institution and thus enjoy the benefits of the reciprocal agreement along with visitors.


Canadian Association of Science Centres

#1203-130 Albert St. 

Ottawa, ON. K1P 5G4

info@casc-accs.com

The CASC office is situated in Robinson Huron Treaty territory and the traditional territory of the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek. We pay respect to their traditions, ways of knowing and acknowledge their many contributions to the innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Clearly and overtly this gratitude must be demonstrated in our collective commitment to truth and reconciliation, by working to transform existing relationships, with open dialogue, mutual understanding and respectful collaborations

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