Construction of Calgary’s Telus World of Science is about to take off after the project received an additional $19 million investment from the city. Expected to open its doors to the public in 2011, the science center will sit on an old landfill right across Memorial Drive. The six-hectare wide land was also a city donation.
The construction procedure of Telus World of Science has two phases. The first phase will cover construction of the main building plus interesting attractions like an exhibit gallery, domed theater, themed pavilions, and theaters for various presentations. The second construction phase will give rise to an outdoor amazement park and indoor exhibits.
The Telus World of Science is an organization that aims to enlighten young minds and encourage them to explore wide world of science and technology. The organization thrives in an environment that focuses on activities, programs, and exhibits that challenge the imagination and generate useful learning. It attracts more than 304,000 visitors every year, a good number of which are schoolchildren. It is one of the best places for schools, tourists, and families to spend their time.
Meant to become one of the best science centers in Canada and the world, the new Telus World of Science will be using only the latest technology features. An example would be the opportunity to virtually participate in different programs and activities.
Some of the galleries expected to rise in the new Telus World of Science are those that touch on subjects related to the human body, energy and innovation, the Earth and environment, space, art and style, and technology.
When it opens two years from now, Calgary’s Telus World of Science will bring the community – and the world – closer to the wonders of science and technology in the most creative, fun, and innovative ways.