Reciprocal Agreement

This agreement offers a unique opportunity for members of CASC organizations to experience other science centres, museums, aquariums, zoos and science engagement hubs free of charge*.

For example, if you are a member at TELUS Spark in Calgary, Alberta and you’re traveling to Regina, Saskatchewan, you can visit the Saskatchewan Science Centre for free with your TELUS Spark Membership.

If you’re a CASC Members Organization (science centre, museum, aquarium, zoo, etc.) and want to apply to be part of the reciprocal agreement, please contact info@casc-accs.com.

*Some restrictions apply. Please check our participants list for full details, or contact the place you’re planning to visit.

Participating Centres

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	√

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	Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre (705) 945-6242	√	General admission only. Does not include special events or fundraisers.
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.

Quebec

City	Organization	General Admission	Restrictions on Benefits
Laval	Musée Armand-Frappier (450) 686-5641	√
Laval	Centre d’interprétation de l’eau de Laval (450) 963-6463	√
Montréal	Centre 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.
Québec	La 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	√
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, 2024
Revised: September 17th, 2024
Subject to change without notice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CASC Member Reciprocal Agreement?

The reciprocal agreement allows those who have an individual or family membership to a CASC organization (science centre, museum, aquarium, zoo, etc.) FREE general admission when they visit other participating institutions across Canada. Some additional benefits and restrictions may apply (please review the participation list for more details).

How can I utilize the Reciprocal Agreement with science engagement organizations across Canada?

Visitors must prove that they are a member of a CASC member organization (ie. membership card). In order to benefit from the reciprocal admission agreement at a participating science CASC members organization, the consumer must live more than 150 km from the place 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. Check out the participants list for full details.

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

Each participating CASC member allows free general admission. Some may also allow other benefits such as IMAX films and special exhibitions. Restrictions may also apply. Check out the participants list for full details, or contact the CASC members you’d like to visit and they will answer your questions.

Who can I take with me for free?

Each participating science center or museum has its own allowances. Check out the participants list for full details. We also recommend you contact the CASC member you plan on visiting to find out what you are entitled to.

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 from the CASC member 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?

In order to benefit from the reciprocal admission agreement at a CASC institution, the consumer must live more than 150km from the CASC member they wish to visit.

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 proof of membership.

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’re a CASC Member Organization and want to apply to be part of the reciprocal agreement, please contact info@casc-accs.com.

What are the agreement restrictions?

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.
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.
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.

What about staff use?

There are no special arrangements for staff in the agreement, but reach out and we can arrange something on a case-by-case basis.