A September 24, 2025 Ingenium, Canada’s museums of science and innovation (comprising the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, and the Canada Science and Technology Museum) announcement (received via email and available for a limited time here), profiles their upcoming September/October 2025 events, Note: I have not included all of the images,
Register for the Orange shirt beading workshop
Register now — spots are going fast for the Canada Science and Technology Museum’s Orange shirt beading workshop on Sept. 27 [2025]! In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, families can join Ojibway artist Kelly Nahwegahbow Marsolais to learn traditional beading techniques while reflecting on the meaning of the orange shirt and the legacy it represents. Recommended for ages 8 and up, workshops take place in Exploratek at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., with parents welcome to sit in and support their child.
On September 30 [2025], the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum invites everyone to a day of learning, reflection, and community in honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Admission is free all day, and visitors can take part in the Indigenous-led Wahkohtowin Buffalo and Moose Hide Experience to help prepare hides while learning about buffalo science and the history of Turtle Island. There are also daily demonstrations, storytime, crafts, and a film, Singing Back the Buffalo, to deepen understanding and celebrate resilience. Don’t miss “Kindness Rocks,” a reflective art activity where you can paint kind words or designs as a reminder of respect, empathy, and shared purpose.
Blast off into adventure at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum during World Space Week, October 4–13 [2025]! Families can explore what it’s like to live and work in space through hands-on activities, from building and launching your own rocket to seeing gravity in action. Get an up-close look at the Canadarm and discover the challenges of daily life aboard the International Space Station. On October 5 [2025] at 1 p.m., join three space experts for a fun and fascinating talk where you can ask all your burning questions about space and learn about the exciting new book Daydreaming in the Solar System.
Celebrate Geodiversity Day at the Canada Science and Technology Museum on October 4 [2025] and uncover the amazing world beneath your feet! Meet experts from Natural Resources Canada’s Geological Survey of Canada, explore real rock, mineral, and fossil samples, and discover how geology shapes our daily lives. Families can enjoy hands-on activities throughout the day, from creating a personalized pet rock to testing your mineral knowledge through a scavenger hunt around the galleries – you might even win a small prize!
For two days only, explore the legendary aircraft of De Havilland Canada — from the rugged Twin Otter to the versatile Dash 8 at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. On October 8 and 9, [2025] meet pilots and specialists, dive into museum exhibits, and learn about Canada’s aerospace innovation. Plus, register for a chance to experience a once-in-a-lifetime flight aboard a Twin Otter!
Celebrate Science Literacy Week from October 6 to 12 [2025] at the Canada Science and Technology Museum! Explore hands-on activities like coding workshops with Ozobot robots, take part in a strawberry DNA extraction workshop with scientists from Ottawa Bio Sci (registration required), step inside our inflatable planetarium for a journey through the cosmos, and enjoy thrilling science shows that bring Canada’s four seasons to life. Plus, on Friday, October 10 [2025], Ingenium curators will be offering special collection tours at the Ingenium Centre. Don’t miss this chance to spark curiosity, have fun, and see science come alive!
Discover the Orgamites in The Mighty Engine exhibition
Start your engines on October 18 and 19 [2025] at the Canada Science and Technology Museum with the launch of The Mighty Engine, presented by Canadian Blood Services in partnership with Ingenium. This immersive new exhibition introduces the Orgamites — fun, educational characters representing the body’s mighty organs — and invites children ages 5–12 to explore how their bodies work through hands-on activities and car engine metaphors. Designed to spark curiosity, compassion, and family conversations about health and organ donation, The Mighty Engine is a bold new way to learn, play, and be inspired this fall.
I am most interested in Science Literacy Week, (from the About page) which is …, Note: A link has been removed,
… a bold, national communications campaign, presented by the Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC) in partnership with educators, CASC members, libraries, government agencies and more. By coming together, our goal is to ignite curiosity, celebrate Canadian science, and deepen public engagement in STEM learning.
Through collaborative programming and support for partners from coast to coast to coast, Science Literacy Week connects people to the stories, science, and communities shaping our planet—and our future. The theme for Science Literacy Week 2025 is From Sea to Space. CASC, along with CASC members, educators and a growing ecosystem of STEM learning leaders from across Canada, will showcase the interconnectedness of life on Earth and encourage a shared vision of a sustainable, curiosity-driven future.
CASC is proud to partner with Science Pour Tous to connect, collaborate with, and convene Québec-based organizations, ensuring francophone leadership shines within this national initiative. Together, we will cultivate a vibrant network across Québec that aligns local strengths while spotlighting stories and innovators from coast to coast to coast and de la francophonie.
From Sea to Space logo art by Amy Jiao
If you scroll down the Science Literacy Week home page, you’ll find a map and list of participating Canadian science centres for the countrywide events being held October 6 – 12, 2025 which at this point are exclusively in Alberta and the eastern provinces. I hope the rest of the country gets on board soon.
