TELUS World of Science in Edmonton, Edmonton Capital Region, Canada | Space Science

A group of Edmontonians incorporated the Edmonton Space Sciences Foundation / TELUS World of Science as a private non-profit organization and began the task of promoting a new planetarium and science centre for Edmonton in Canada.

In January 1979 The Foundation appointed Douglas J. Cardinal Architects Ltd., renowned for its striking and innovative buildings, to design the new science centre.

In September 1980 the City of  Edmonton selected the Edmonton Space Sciences Centre as the City's flagship project commemorating the Province of Alberta's 75th Anniversary.a

In March 1982 construction began in Coronation Park, within sight of the original Queen Elizabeth Planetarium which the new Centre would soon replace.

At the TELUS World of Science our mission is to create a positive science and technology culture in our region that inspires and motivates people to learn about, and contribute to, science and technology advances that strengthen themselves, their families, and their community.

In delivery of this mission, our priorities at TELUS World of Science are to make opportunities to learn about science and technology accessible to everyone, to inspire people to embrace science and technology as a vital component of their education and personal development.  To be a catalyst for partnerships and alliances that promote science and technology in our community and to position the Edmonton Space and Science Foundation and the TELUS World of Science in Edmonton as the primary external science and technology resource to the formal education systems.

The vision of TELUS World of Science,is to inspire voyages of life long discovery.

The Edmonton Space & Science Foundation / TELUS World of Science delivers programs and services that reflect the diverse and evolving interests of our community. Particular emphasis is given to making a positive difference in the lives of children, students, families, teachers, as well as employers and their employees. The Foundation strives for results that strengthen our community now and position it for future success. The major community outcomes we wish to contribute to are to increasing science and technology literacy (awareness) throughout our community, increasing support for science and technology education, increasing students' academic performance in the science curriculum,  and increasing the number of individuals who pursue post-secondary education in science and technology related disciplines.