With the August Long Weekend just around the corner, we wanted to share what’s happening at Arcadia Earth. Open all four days of the long weekend, Arcadia Earth is the perfect indoor destination for families, friends, and visitors looking for an immersive and educational experience.

🕐 August Long Weekend Hours:
Friday, July 31 – Monday, August 3: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. daily

Long Weekend Highlights:

✨ The Planetarium Experience (Limited-Time Add-On)
Back by popular demand and available exclusively this summer, Arcadia Earth’s Planetarium Experience add-on returns with A Vision for Tomorrow: Forests. This immersive film takes guests deep into Earth’s forests, exploring the vital role they play in sustaining life on our planet. Available daily during operating hours.

Planetarium Ticketing:

$9 add-on to an existing Arcadia Earth admission

$18 standalone ticket

Tickets can be purchased HERE.

🍄 Mushroom Music Room (Last chance to experience this limited-time room!)

Guests can also experience Arcadia Earth’s immersive Mushroom Music Room, which has been extended by popular demand, giving visitors even more time to enjoy one of the exhibits most popular installations. This is the last chance to experience the room this summer, as it’s only here until September 7th!

🎨 Free Sustainable Crafts All Weekend Long
Families and visitors of all ages can enjoy complimentary sustainable craft activities in the Marketplace throughout the long weekend. These hands-on experiences offer a fun and creative way to learn about sustainability, with all supplies provided.

Whether guests are looking to escape the heat, entertain the kids, or enjoy a unique outing over the holiday, Arcadia Earth offers an engaging experience for all ages.

If you’re planning your Summer, ARCADIA EARTH have just announced their new summer hours, plus extensions and returning initiatives.

✨ The Planetarium Experience Returns (Limited-Time Add-On)
Back by popular demand and available exclusively this summer, Arcadia Earth’s Planetarium Experience returns with A Vision for Tomorrow: Forests. This immersive film takes guests deep into Earth’s forests, exploring the vital role they play in sustaining life on our planet. Available daily during operating hours. From June 27 through September 7, tickets can be booked HERE.
Ticketing: Add-on $9 | Standalone $18

✨ Arcadia Earth Summer Hours (June 27 – September 7)
Make the most of Arcadia Earth’s biggest summer yet! Guests can explore Toronto’s immersive environmental experience with extended summer hours, offering even more time to discover larger-than-life installations, interactive technology, and unforgettable photo opportunities while escaping the summer heat. Tickets can be booked HERE.

✨ Extended Summer Hours:

Wednesday & Thursday: 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Closed Monday & Tuesday

✨ Long Weekend Extended Hours:

Canada Day (Wednesday, July 1): 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

August Long Weekend (August 1–3): 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. daily

Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday

Labour Day Weekend (September 5–7): 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. daily

Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday

✨ Free Sustainable Crafts Every Weekend
Families and visitors of all ages can enjoy complimentary sustainable craft activities every weekend throughout the summer. Hosted in the Marketplace, these hands-on experiences offer a fun and creative way to learn about sustainability. All supplies are provided.

✨ In Case You Missed It…
Arcadia Earth also has several special events and promotions happening throughout the month of June, including a Father’s Day Weekend (June 20-21) celebration featuring complimentary treats from Sweet Flour Bake Shop, the return of the popular adults-only Date Night at the Museum series (June 26, July 24, & August 28), and a limited-time Soccer Fan Promotion offering 26% off admission for guests wearing a soccer jersey weekdays every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from June 10-26th. Due to popular demand, Arcadia Earth’s immersive Mushroom Music Room experience has also been extended, giving guests even more time to enjoy one of the attraction’s most popular installations throughout the summer.

This Father’s Day weekend, Arcadia Earth is inviting families to skip the traditional gifts and celebrate with an immersive experience the whole family can enjoy together. The perfect new adventure for the whole family and as an added bonus to celebrate of all the great dads out there on June 20 and 21, every guest who visits Arcadia Earth will receive a complimentary sweet treat courtesy of Sweet Flour.

Located at The Well, Arcadia Earth features interactive installations that combine art, technology and environmental storytelling, making it a unique outing for dads, kids and families looking to spend quality time together.

Event Details:

📍 Arcadia Earth – The Well, 486 Front Street West
📅 June 20–21, 2026

Hours:
Saturday, June 20: 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 21: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Arcadia Earth is also currently home to Mushroom Music, a limited-time installation created in partnership with Modern Biology . The interactive exhibit allows guests to create music using the natural electrical signals of living mushrooms, offering another unique reason to visit this Father’s Day weekend.

Toronto is in full soccer mode this June, and Arcadia Earth is joining the celebration with a limited-time offer for fans across the city. This unique offer is the perfect fit for any upcoming “to-do” round-ups or World Cup stories.

Every Wednesday to Friday from June 10-26, 2026, guests who visit Arcadia Earth wearing a soccer jersey can score 26% off their regular-priced admission ticket. Whether you’re repping your favourite club, country, or hometown team, it’s the perfect excuse to experience Toronto’s most unique immersive attraction while getting into the spirit of the tournament.

Offer Details:

Dates: June 10 – 26, 2026

Valid: Wednesdays to Fridays during regular operating hours

Discount: 26% off regular-priced admission

Redemption: In-person ticket purchases ONLY

What to expect:
Wear a soccer jersey and receive 26% off your own regular-priced ticket to Arcadia Earth. Offer valid only for guests wearing a soccer jersey. Discount applies to the individual wearing the jersey and cannot be combined with other offers or applied to additional guests’ tickets. Discount applies to tickets purchased in-person only.

More here.

This summer, Arcadia Earth Toronto is bringing back its popular Date Night at the Museum series, offering a unique after-hours experience for couples, friends, and anyone looking for a memorable night out in the city.

Whether you’re planning a date night or looking for something different to do on a summer evening, Date Night at the Museum combines immersive art, entertainment, food, and drinks into one unforgettable experience in downtown Toronto.

Event Details:

• Dates: Friday, June 26, Friday, July 24, Friday, August 28
• Time: 6:00–10:00pm (last entry at 8:45pm)
• Ages: 19+

Complimentary Offerings

• Full after-hours access to the immersive Arcadia Earth exhibit
• One complimentary welcome drink (cocktail or mocktail) plus cash bar access also available for additional drinks
• Curated bites throughout the evening
• Photobooth access
• Personalized roaming tarot card readings
• Live DJ entertainment setting the vibe all night long

Ticket Options

• Couple Bundle (19+) – $100
  Includes all Complimentary Offerings for 2 adults.
• Single Ticket (19+) – $55
  Includes all Complimentary Offerings for 1 adult.

Perfect as a pre- or post-dinner activity, Date Night at the Museum offers a fresh take on date night and a fun way to experience summer nights in Toronto.

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and Arcadia Earth is offering a weekend experience that doubles as both a thoughtful gift and something to do with Mom!

On Saturday, May 9th and Sunday, May 10th, 2026 moms who visit will receive a complimentary gift bundle with their ticket. For $39 (valued at $70), the experience includes:

1 x Regular Arcadia Earth Ticket

1 × Terradomi 8oz Scented Candle (scents subject to availability)

1 x Chocosol Chocolate Bar (flavours subject to availability)

There will also be a free, on-site card-making station, making it easy to turn the visit into a more personal, ready-to-gift moment.

Event Details:
📍 Arcadia Earth – The Well, 486 Front Street West
📅 May 9–10, 2026

Hours:
Saturday, May 9: 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Sunday, May 10: 12:00pm – 5:00pm

Arcadia Earth also recently unveiled a limited-time new room in partnership with Modern Biology called Mushroom Music. In this room, guests interact with real, living mushrooms to generate notes and rhythms in real time. The body’s natural electrical signals interact with the mushrooms’ to make one-of-a-kind music! The experience is only available at Arcadia Earth until May 24.

Tickets here.

This Holiday season, escape the cold and step into Arcadia Earth for the ultimate adventure with friends and family! From Dec 20 – Jan 4, the immersive exhibit is offering special programming exclusively for the Holidays. Doors will be open every day except Christmas.

The Planetarium Experience – A 360° Immersive Pop-Up!

Back by popular demand, the sold-out Planetarium Experience is returning for the holidays! Step into a 360° cinematic environment, where guests are transported into a world that brings storytelling to life.

Within the Planetarium, guests will be watching A Vision for Tomorrow, a short film that delivers a hopeful, action-driven perspective on how we can collectively build a more sustainable future.

This experience is available as a $9 add-on (50% off!) with the purchase of an exhibit ticket.

Arcadia Earth is inspiring and proud to welcome Bonterra as an official partner of The Planetarium Experience, action toward a better planet this holiday season! Bonterra, Canadian-made brand of responsible sourced household paper products, will be popping up at Arcadia Earth on December 27 and 28, and January 3 and 4, offering complementary products for you to try at home. We can’t wait to share this experience with you and our planet-loving community!

FREE Holiday Crafts
Every day, guests can drop in to make something special, from handmade ornaments to upcycled décor.

The Marketplace

The Marketplace offers a thoughtful selection of locally sourced, sustainable products that make meaningful gifts for friends and family.

Dates: Arcadia Earth is open everyday from Dec 20th–Jan 4th, except Christmas Day

Arcadia Earth Holiday Hours

Sat, Dec 20: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM — First Day of the Planetarium Experience

Sun, Dec 21: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Mon, Dec 22: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Tues, Dec 23: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Wed, Dec 24: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM — Christmas Eve

Thurs, Dec 25: CLOSED — Christmas Day

Fri, Dec 26: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM — Boxing Day

Sat, Dec 27: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Sun, Dec 28: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Mon, Dec 29: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Tues, Dec 30: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Wed, Dec 31: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM — New Year’s Eve

Thurs, Jan 1: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM — New Year’s Day

Fri, Jan 2: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Sat, Jan 3: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Sun, Jan 4: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM — Last Day of the Planetarium Experience

Arcadia Earth’s two-year Impact Report went live this past week. In just 2 years, nearly 200,000 guests have visited, captured moments, sparked conversations, and explored some of the most pressing environmental issues with curiosity and heart.

Insights from their 2025 Impact Survey highlight just how meaningful that engagement has been:

-91% learned actionable ways to reduce their environmental impact

-82% have already implemented changes in their daily habits, or plan to do so soon

-89% shared what they learned with friends, family, colleagues, or students

-97% said they’re likely to uphold these habits for at least six months

These results show that the Arcadia Earth experience inspires real change far beyond the walls of the exhibit, to family and the workplace.

Give the gift or Arcadia Earth this Holiday season. Tickets here.

This week, a new immersive installation launching at Arcadia Earth Toronto! This isn’t just another room – The Planetarium Experience is a brand new cinematic journey housed inside a larger than life 360º dome featuring the film: A Vision for Tomorrow, only available at Arcadia Earth Toronto this summer.

This never-before-seen visually stunning, 360° planetarium experience features an original film created by Arcadia Earth, A Vision for Tomorrow. This film will surround you with breathtaking imagery, sound, and storytelling – immersing you in a powerful, hope-filled narrative about freshwater conservation and our planet’s future. This 20-minute experience is designed to inspire, amaze, and explore one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time: the conservation and restoration of freshwater sources.

Through awe-inspiring visuals and powerful storytelling, A Vision for Tomorrow delivers a hopeful, action-driven perspective on how we can collectively build a more sustainable future. This is what happens when sound, light, and beauty conspire. Exclusively at Arcadia Earth Toronto, this new experience is unlike anything else at the exhibit and it’s something you won’t want to miss!

General Ticketing Info:

Add-on tickets are available here at 50% off ($8) with the full Arcadia Earth exhibit

Standalone tickets are $16 if you’re just coming for the planetarium

This June, Arcadia Earth will be inviting guests to embark on an extraordinary journey beneath the waves with Sounds of the Ocean in celebration of World Ocean Month. This award-winning, 10-minute immersive experience will be showcased in one of Arcadia Earth’s Projection Mapping Room, transporting guests into the mesmerizing world of the deep blue and sounds from the ocean paired with melodies to transport you on a mindful underwater journey.

Experience Highlights:

Immerse Yourself: Lounge on soft seating as the ethereal songs and sounds of whales and dolphins surround you, creating a meditative ocean odyssey.

Act Locally, Think Globally: Arcadia Earth Toronto is working in collaboration with the Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition (COLC), to share actionable steps to protect our oceans, seamlessly integrated into the experience.

A Global Phenomenon: Sounds of the Ocean has been showcased in 26 countries, from high-profile climate events like COP to festivals like Burning Man. Now, for the first time in Toronto, this breathtaking experience will inspire local audiences and ignite the conversation on ocean conservation.

More here on SOUNDS OF THE OCEAN.