A May 29, 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 June 2025 events, Note 1: I have put the announcements in date order (as best I can); Note 2: There’s a little more about ‘Ocean Week; at the end of this posting,
Celebrate World Ocean Week [June 1 – 8, 2025]
From interactive robots to augmented reality encounters, World Ocean Week at the Canada Science and Technology Museum is making waves! Dive into engaging, hands-on activities that bring ocean science to life—control ocean-themed robots in Exploratek and experience the awe-inspiring scale of marine life through a whale-sized AR adventure. Young explorers can also join the Ocean Explorer Scavenger Hunt, discovering ocean-themed artifacts hidden throughout the galleries. With Canada surrounded by three oceans, there’s no better place to celebrate our connection to the sea. Join us for a week of discovery, play, and ocean inspiration!
Coming June 1 [2025] to the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, Lii buflo: A Métis way of life explores the profound connection between the Métis people and the buffalo. This traveling exhibition highlights the historic relationship, spiritual significance, and ongoing conservation efforts to protect these majestic animals. Through ten interpretive panels featuring the artwork of Métis artist Jesse Gouchey, visitors will discover stories of Métis stewardship and tradition. Developed in collaboration with a Métis advisory committee, the exhibit offers a powerful opportunity to engage with Métis history, culture, and community voices.
Discover the hidden treasures of Canadian innovation at Doors Open Ottawa
Step behind the scenes of Canadian science and innovation! On June 7 [2025], Ingenium is proud to participate in Doors Open Ottawa by welcoming visitors to the Ingenium Centre—a state-of-the-art facility designed to house and maintain Canada’s scientific treasures.
Home to over 150,000 artifacts and 100,000 library and archival items, the Ingenium Centre preserves everything from steam locomotives and tractors to vintage tech, seeds, and scientific instruments. During this special event, you’ll have the chance to explore these national treasures up close, uncover fascinating stories from Canada’s past, and meet the experts who care for them.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience one of the world’s most accessible and advanced museum collection facilities!
Admission is FREE! Book your timed-entry tickets now.
On June 25 [2025], visitors of all ages are invited to enjoy FREE evening access to the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Explore the animal barns, exhibitions, and Demonstration Kitchen—all included with your visit. Each evening features hands-on activities and engaging demonstrations, with something new to discover every time. This initiative is part of Ingenium’s commitment to accessibility and inclusion and is made possible through the support of the Ingenium Foundation and its donors.
Did you know Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen is part of the Artemis II crew, set to orbit the Moon in 2026? This historic mission will be the first crewed test flight of NASA’s Orion spacecraft and marks the first time a Canadian will travel to the Moon. Visitors to the Canada Aviation and Space Museum can explore a new video projection celebrating this milestone. Watch Destination Moon to learn more about Artemis II and Canada’s vital role in lunar exploration—helping pave the way for deeper space missions. Running throughout our opening hours, this short video is included in your museum admission.
The May 29, 2025 Ingenium announcement includes something that’s not an event but seemingly as invitation to create your art/science experience, Note: I substituted the image used by Ingenium in their announcement with the one used by the National Gallery of Canada,
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United Nations (UN) World Oceans Day 2025 is being celebrated on June 8, 2025 concurrently with the last day of Ocean Week Canada being held across the country from coast to coast to coast from June 1 – 8, 2025. Lastly, there is the UN’s 2025 World Ocean Week, which can be found on a webpage identified as World Oceans Day. The naming convention for the ‘day’ and the two different ‘weeks’ is a little bewildering to me.
