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Canada’s museums of science and innovation
Our three national museums in Ottawa cover soil to space–and everything in between.
Unique in Canada, our museums are brought to life by our collection of artifacts that represent our nation’s heritage Ingenium represents a collaborative space where the past meets the future in a celebration of creativity, discovery, and human ingenuity. Telling the stories of people who think differently and test the limits, Ingenium honours individuals and communities who have shaped history —
🇨🇦 A Canadian innovation that helped change millions of lives.
The pacemaker is a powerful example of how Canadian ideas have helped advance medicine and cardiac care around the world. ❤️
Small device. Remarkable impact.
Watch to discover the Canadian story behind it.
08/21/2026
Going to the Canadian National Exhibition ? Your next mission is waiting🚀
Health in Space: Daring to Explore, an Ingenium travelling exhibition, is landing in Toronto!
Test your astronaut potential & experience the effects of space on the human body.
📍 Canadian National Exhibition, Toronto
📅 August 21–September 7
Think you’re space-ready?
08/16/2026
🐝 A bee’s dream garden?
One blooming with the work of Canadian pioneer Isabella Preston!
This World Honey Bee Day, meet the first female horticulturist hired by the Government of Canada. She developed over 200 individual hybrids, including lilacs, a flowering favourite among pollinators.
Swipe to discover her blooming legacy!
Photo credit: Centre for Canadian Historical Horticultural studies / Royal Botanical Gardens Canada
✈️ One aircraft. A big Canadian story.
The Twin Otter has connected remote communities and taken on some of the world’s most challenging environments.
See this remarkable example of Canadian ingenuity up close at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum !
08/07/2026
POV: You found the ultimate Ottawa summer activity😎
This summer, kids visit the Ingenium museums FREE thanks to the Canada Strong Pass.
🎉This year, celebrate somewhere extraordinary. From historic aircraft to inspiring museum spaces, Ingenium offers unforgettable venues for holiday parties, team celebrations and year-end events.
Book now before prime dates fill up.
🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/2vsU50Zx9JB
08/04/2026
Summer plans taking you beyond Ottawa? Don’t forget your Ingenium membership card!
Your membership travels with you, with reciprocal admission benefits at participating museums and science centres across Canada and beyond.
One more reason to pack your membership card for your next summer adventure!
🔗 Find out more about Ingenium membership benefits (link in comments)
🍿 Seeing a blockbuster movie this summer?
You might also be experiencing one of Canada's greatest innovations.
IMAX, developed in Canada, brought science, nature, space and unforgettable stories to life on an epic scale.
At Ingenium, we celebrate the people and ideas behind innovations like IMAX that continue to inspire curiosity and remind us of Canada's remarkable contributions to the world.
🎥 What's the last movie you saw in IMAX?
07/28/2026
🌿 Meet three changemakers whose work has shaped the way we protect our planet.
This World Nature Conservation Day, discover their inspiring contributions to conserving wildlife, protecting ecosystems, and advancing sustainable solutions for the future.
Learn more about their stories through Ingenium's Diversity in STEM poster series. (link in comments)
07/25/2026
Fuel your curiosity this summer🚀Discover all three Ingenium museums with the Canada Strong Pass:
Canada Strong Pass This summer, unlock the full experience of Ingenium museums with the Canada Strong Pass—your gateway to exploring Canada’s rich legacy of innovation and discovery.
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P. O. Box 9724, Station T
Ottawa, ON
K1G5A3