At 1867 St. Laurent Blvd, the Canada Science and Technology Museum traces how science and technology have shaped everyday life in Canada. Its exhibits span transport, medicine, sound and more, with hands-on activities for adults and children. See historic locomotives, explore the optical illusions in the Crazy Kitchen, or look through microscopes in Artifact Alley. Children up to age eight have their own play-and-experiment space, ZOOOM. Plan a few hours to explore, or longer if you want to take in demonstrations and activities at a slower pace.
Exhibits from steam power to medicine
The museum follows the history of science and technology through objects and activities that connect inventions to daily life. Its displays cover subjects such as transportation, communications, medicine, sound, climate change and renewable energy. The collection includes locomotives, cars, trucks, aircraft, cameras, telescopes and tools used in mining.
Artifact Alley brings together objects from different periods, so you can see how technologies and equipment have changed. The museum also uses demonstrations and hands-on experiments to help explain its subjects. Some activities let visitors look through microscopes or telescopes, while others explore wearable technology and the medical field.
The Crazy Kitchen and other hands-on stops
The Crazy Kitchen is one of the museum’s best-known exhibits. It is built on a tilted surface, but its room appears level, creating an optical illusion that can make walking from one side to the other feel unexpected. The exhibit has been part of the museum since it opened in 1967.
Families can head to ZOOOM, the Children’s Innovation Zone for children up to age eight, where young visitors can explore through play. Other activities include building with Lego and examining displays through interactive stations. The museum also has a dedicated area for travelling exhibitions, alongside long-running exhibits.
Steam and Canada’s technology story
In Steam: A World in Motion, locomotives and scale models explain how steam power influenced the country. Visitors can get close to vintage trains, including two locomotives that can be explored from inside. A historic steam engine is among the objects on display.
The museum also connects individual inventions to wider changes in work and travel. Displays trace developments in transportation and communications, and explain how scientific and technological advances affect Canadian society and the environment. The museum reopened in 2017 after a major renovation, with updated spaces and exhibits.
Perguntas frequentes
Is admission to the Canada Science and Technology Museum free?
General admission is free daily from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. The museum also has an admission fee at other times, and some special exhibitions may cost extra.
How long should I spend at the museum?
Allow about two to four hours to explore. Families who want to try activities and attend demonstrations can stay longer.
Is the museum suitable for young children?
Yes. ZOOOM is a hands-on zone for children up to age eight, and other exhibits include interactive activities. The museum also has displays for older children and adults.
Is parking available at the museum?
Paid parking is available on site.
