The centre, which opened in 2003, is home to the Big Nickel, one of the city's most famous landmarks.

The final destination is Epiroc Theatre, where educational films are played, with a focus on nature documentaries, Sudbury history, and mining.

[2] The science park has activities such as interactive historical mining equipment, interior playground, and gold sifting.

During the winter, Sudbury Snow trails are managed by Dynamic Earth Science North working with northern communities to offer a "Northern Nature Trading experience" where visitors can trade and build collections of natural objects.

[4] This project was combined into two phases, Research and construction, Significant financial contributions included: C$463,000: Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation, C$499,000: Independent Electricity System Operator's Conservation Fund, C$620,000: Electrale Innovation and MIRARCO – Mining Innovation.