The Ontario Science Centre and Science North, with the financial backing of the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, have formerly announced a partnership with two major science museums in China in order to expand their reach in the Asian markets.

The partnership sees an affiliation confirmed in the formation of the Ontario Science Centre, Science North and the China Science and Technology Museum, located in Chaoyang District, Beijing and also in the establishment of the Ontario Science Centre, Science North and the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, located in Pudong New District, Shanghai.

The agreements will see a collaboration in the exchange of information regarding exhibit research and development for all parties, as well as staff exchange programs to enhance training opportunities.

In addition Science North and the Ontario Science Centre will offer products and services including travelling exhibits and multimedia theatres, which will be of interest to science centres and museums in China.

There will also be a fostering of the exchange of information on educational ideas and cooperation in the development of educational science films.