This summer, embark on a journey where curiosity knows no bounds by stepping into the world of Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation.
United under the Ingenium brand, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, the Canada Science and Technology Museum and the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum explore how science intersects with everyday life through interactive and engaging programming, suitable for the whole family.
With a mix of exciting new exhibitions and fan-favourite experiences to catch in the capital, now is the perfect time to plan your next visit to these Ottawa museums.
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
The Canada Aviation and Space Museum is marking the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force with a deep dive into the Cold War.
The new, permanent exhibition – open April 5 – will take guests back in time to an era marked by international tensions, espionage and the threat of nuclear attack.
Visitors will have a chance to marvel at rare artifacts and iconic Cold War aircraft – including the nose of the celebrated Avro Arrow, the largest surviving piece of the discontinued plane. Visitors will also learn about the technological advancements made within the RCAF at this time.
The exhibit will also give museum goers an idea of what life was like for civilians at the time, with personal stories intertwined into the exhibition as well as a replica fallout shelter and supply kit.
Canada Science and Technology Museum
At the Canada Science and Technology Museum, the words “Oh Crap!” take on new meaning!
The summer of 2024 is your chance to find out everything you ever wanted to know about poop, at the Oh Crap! Rethinking Human Waste exhibition.
This unique experience takes visitors on an unexpected journey that will leave you thinking about poop in a whole new way.
Have you ever thought about using poop as a sustainable resource? Or how toilets vary around the world?
By taking a fun, and engaging approach to the subject, guests of all ages will gain new insights into all aspects of human waste. Museum goers can also learn about their own gut health, how waste is managed globally and can even test their skills in the CACArcade – an arcade designed with poop in mind!
Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
There’s no better time to plan your visit to the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum than springtime, when new life is abound!
With a mix of newborn lambs, kids and calves onsite – as well as rabbits, cows, alpacas, horses, pigs and goats, there are plenty of opportunities to meet some extra cute furry friends!
Both young visitors and their families will love learning about the animals that call the farm home at daily “New Life on the Farm” demonstrations, where they can get up close with the cuddly new additions, as well as learn about how the animals are cared for on the farm.
The museum also features indoor exhibitions to pique guests’ curiosity, such as a deep dive into Canola – Canada’s crop – aquaculture and fishing practices, as well as farming for the future and Ecuador’s important role in sharing chocolate with the world.
Guests can also check out exhibitions on sustainable farming practices, food literacy, and the benefits and relationship of agricultural science and technology to Canadians’ everyday lives.
