Cosmodome facts for kids
A replica of an Ariane 4 rocket outside the Cosmodome
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| Established | December 16, 1994 |
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| Location | 2150 Autoroute des Laurentides, Laval, Quebec, Canada |
| Type | Space museum |
| Public transit access |   Montmorency |
The Cosmodome is an exciting space science museum and education center. You can find it in Laval, Quebec, Canada. It's a special place that teaches you all about space!
The Cosmodome is home to two main parts: the Space Science Centre and Space Camp Canada. Space Camp Canada first opened its doors in July 1994. The Space Science Centre, which is the museum part, welcomed visitors starting in December 1994.
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Explore the Space Science Centre
The Space Science Centre is Canada's only museum completely focused on space science. It has amazing exhibits that show you what it's like to explore the universe.
One of the coolest things you can see here is a real lunar rock! This rock came all the way from the Moon. It was brought back to Earth by astronaut James Irwin during the Apollo 15 mission. It's one of only two lunar rocks on display in all of Canada.
Train Like an Astronaut at Space Camp
Space Camp Canada is where you can experience what it's like to be an astronaut. It has six special simulators that help you understand how hard it is to work in space. Let's check them out!
Feel Lunar Gravity: The 1/6th Chair
Imagine walking on the Moon! The 1/6th Chair helps you feel what lunar gravity is like. It holds you in a chair with springs. This lets you bounce around, just like astronauts do on the Moon. Your challenge is to pick up objects from the ground while you're bouncing.
Float in Air: The Zero G Wall
The Zero G Wall, also called the Wall of Weightlessness, lets you float! It uses a special counterweight filled with water. This weight matches your own, making you feel almost weightless. You can move freely in three directions, just like in space. Often, you'll get missions, like interacting with a pretend satellite, to make the experience even more real.
Exercise in Space: The SSMT
The SSMT was designed to show how astronauts exercise in space. It's a circular jogging pad with a special chair and harness. Once you're strapped in, you can run forwards and backwards. The pad spins, making it feel like you're moving in space.
Fly a Spacecraft: The Manned Maneuvering Unit
This simulator lets you try out a Manned Maneuvering Unit, just like the one NASA used. It works like a hovercraft, pushing compressed air out of rubber pads. This lets it move with very little effort. You can control its movement and even make it roll and pitch, just like a real spacecraft!
Get Disoriented: The Multi-Axis Chair
The Multi-Axis Chair is a wild ride! You get strapped in, and the chair spins you around on three different axes. This can make you feel very disoriented. Your mission is to try and read words or identify pictures while you're spinning in all directions at once. It's a true test of focus!
