Canada Science and Technology Museum Museum

Address: 1867 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1G 5A3, Canada

Website: https://ingeniumcanada.org/scitech

The Canada Science and Technology Museum is a national museum in Ottawa, Ontario, focused on the history and public presentation of science, technology and industry in Canada. It traces technological change through hands-on exhibits and object-based displays.

Exhibition galleries cover topics from industrial and transport technology to information and communications, with large objects and hands-on interactives aimed at general audiences and school groups. Temporary exhibitions and educational programs complement the permanent displays.

The museum was founded in the 20th century as part of Canada’s national museums program and has been reorganized and renovated over time to update displays and conservation facilities. A major refurbishment and reinstallation of the galleries was completed and reopened in 2017.

The museum is located in Ottawa, Ontario, and serves as one of Canada’s principal institutions for the public interpretation of science and technological history.

• Renovation and major artifacts: Operated by Ingenium - Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation, the museum reopened after a major renovation and reinstallation in 2017. The collection includes large technological artifacts such as locomotives and historic aircraft.

• Plan for a mid-week morning visit if you want to avoid school groups and busier weekend crowds; many interactive exhibits can be much busier later in the day.
• Check the museum's website before you go for demonstration times and temporary-exhibit closures so you can prioritise the parts of the collection you most want to see and avoid disappointment.