Doors Open at the University of Toronto Department of Physics
Saturday, May 23, 2026. 10am-5pm
60 St. George Street, Toronto, ON, M5S 1A7
Will include:
Interactive demos which will showcase principles from a variety of different physics branches including quantum mechanics, optics, classical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and general relativity.
pHun Science Presentations by Professors and a PhD student
- 12:00-12:30 + Q&A "Einstein's Relativity without the Math!" - Professor Brian Wilson
- 1:00-1:30 + Q&A "The Physics of Music" - Professor Jason Harlow
- 2:00-2:20 + Q&A "What do Physicists Do?" - Ph.D. Candidate Ivan Ovchinnikov
Visit the 15th Floor Balcony Telescope Display of the Sun (weather permitting)
Visitors will have the opportunity to visit the 15th floor roof* of the McLennan tower and look over the university campus and Downtown Toronto, seeing buildings historic, modern, and under construction.
Our understanding of how science is best taught has undergone great change in recent decades, so modern teaching spaces will be on display. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet with scientists and students who will be demonstrating both old and new science.
*stair access only
Doors Open Photos 2024
Doors Open Photos 2018
Doors Open Photos 2019
