Montréal, April 21, 2005 – On Sunday,
May 1, 2005, the Montréal Science Centre turns
five years old. As part of the festivities, and to celebrate
its new partnership with the Montréal Science Centre,
TELUS is offering the public free access to all regular
activities. This is a first for the Centre, which has
welcomed over two million visitors since it opened in
2000. For this special day, kids and their families will
be able to see the IMAX® film Mystery of the Nile,
take part in the many interactive activities of the Centre’s
three permanent exhibitions, visit the new exhibition
X-treme Rotation, and play the Interactive Movie Game
Sharks, Predator or Prey?
“This special day at the Montréal Science
Centre represents an opportunity to celebrate innovation
and creativity, and to give kids and families a chance
to get acquainted with science and technology, while
having fun! TELUS is proud to be associated with this
initiative as presenting sponsor of the Montréal
Science Centre,” said Hugues St-Pierre, President
and CEO of TELUS Québec. TELUS, the Old Port
of Montréal and the Montréal Science Centre
have a $7.5 million partnership over the next 10 years.
Visitors should arrive early as space will be limited,
especially for representations of the IMAX® film
and Interactive
Movie-Game.
Activities offered free of charge
to the public:
- IMAX® film Mystery of the Nile
(in English and French)
- New exhibition X-treme Rotation
- A permanent exhibition, Technocity
- Interactive Movie Game Sharks, Predator
or Prey?
Hours of operation:
- IMAX® TELUS Theatre: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
(See detailed
schedule on website)
- Exhibitions: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Information:
(514) 496-4724 · 1 877 496-4724 ·
www.CentredesSciencesdeMontreal.com |
The Montréal Science Centre
Located in the heart of the Old Port, the Montréal
Science Centre is a unique institution. With its interactive
science exhibition halls, technological innovations,
Interactive movie game, IMAX® Theatre, boutiques
and restaurants, the Montréal Science Centre
is a destination of choice for families looking for
an educational and entertaining experience. Since its
opening in May 2000, over two million visitors have
taken part in the Centre’s activities and high-quality
education programs, contributing to heightened interest
among young people in science and technology careers.
The Montréal Science Centre wishes to thank
its presenting partners TELUS, Pfizer and Hydro-Québec.
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Information: Source:
Catherine Giroux Old Port of Montréal Corporation
Media Relations Coordinator
Tel.: (514) 283-8085
cgiroux@vieuxportdemontreal.com
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