Science East’s time at the former York County Jail has come to an end. For 25 years this fascinating historic site was our home where we grew as an organization, became a leading family attraction in New Brunswick and earned national recognition as a leader in science education.
Since closing the Science Centre to the public in 2024, we have continued to deliver on our mission of providing quality, inquiry-based learning for students, meaningful and engaging workshops for teachers and professionals, as well as fun and educational activities for the public. We have been presenting to school classrooms and other groups across the province and in the past year we reached 28,000 people in French and English. We appreciate everyone who supports Science East, whether you have donated, volunteered, provided a testimonial, visited the Science Centre, invited us to your school or event or supported us in countless other ways, we are truly grateful for your partnership.
The sale of our property and move to a temporary downtown location is allowing us to jumpstart the next stage of our end goal: a new permanent Science East Science Centre that is modern, sustainable, enriching and fun. Throughout this transition we will continue to visit classrooms and other groups with our STEM education experiences. Science East strives to inspire all learners with the wonders of science, and we want to continue to do so for years to come. Please visit our website or contact us directly to find out how you can help us make science accessible, inspiring and fun for all.
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Questions and Answers
Will I be able to visit Science East?
- Answer: We are not offering drop-in experiences or general admission to a science exhibit space at this time. We will share information about programming in our new location later this year.
Will classroom visits continue? Will you still do outreach activities?
- Answer: Yes! Classroom visits are a key part of Science East’s programming. We cherish being able to connect with people of all ages to teach them about our world and how science shapes it. Our outreach activities at markets, festivals and community events will also continue. We look forward to seeing you around Fredericton and New Brunswick!
How can I bring Science East to my group?
- Answer: Please inquire about booking us for your classroom or site at science@scienceeast.nb.ca
About Science East
Science East is a not-for-profit science education organization. We provide quality educational opportunities for K-12 students as well as other educators, families, businesses and community groups. We proudly teach the basics of science and technology in a fun and compelling way.
Our educators are available to visit classrooms, daycares and other community groups throughout New Brunswick with our hands-on workshop activities. We also provide STEM activity kits to schools. Our suite of programs cover a wide range of STEM themes, including robotics, coding, scientific method, chemistry and climate science. Custom activities are also possible!
Members of the media seeking an interview or information from Science East, please contact:
Jennifer MacDonnell
Executive Director
Science East
(506) 260-7978
ed@scienceeast.nb.ca
