Canada Science and Technology Museum

What Canada Science and Technology Museum does

Canada Science and Technology Museum is one of three national museums operated by Ingenium, a Government of Canada crown entity headquartered in Ottawa. Together with the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum and the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, it forms Canada's national museums of science and innovation, drawing families, educators, science enthusiasts, and members/donors across the country. The core offering is experiential learning through hands-on science exhibits, artifact displays, and educational programming delivered on-site in Ottawa and through national outreach.

The organization's product surface spans physical museum visitor experiences (three sites), the state-of-the-art Ingenium Centre artifact storage and research facility (with guided collection tours), the Canada Strong Pass seasonal admission program, the award-winning STEM Institute for Elementary Teachers delivered in Ottawa and Newfoundland cities, a travelling exhibitions program that distributes content nationally, venue rental for private and corporate events, retail through the Ingenium Boutique, and an annual membership program. Underlying technology is not disclosed beyond standard online ticketing at tickets.ingenium.ca, YouTube content delivery, and email/website marketing channels.

The business model combines multiple revenue streams: one-time ticket sales (paid admissions), recurring memberships, charitable donations routed through the Ingenium Foundation, retail product sales, and venue rental fees. As a government-owned institution, the entity is also supported by federal appropriations via its Government of Canada parent, which underwrites collections preservation and educational programming. Pricing is partially disclosed only through promotional programs such as the Canada Strong Pass; standard ticket and membership tier pricing requires accessing the ticketing portal.

Name

Canada Science and Technology Museum

Legal name

Ingenium

Website

https://ingeniumcanada.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Canada Science and Technology Museum, part of Ingenium, operates one of three Canadian national museums of science and innovation in Ottawa, delivering experiential science learning, artifact exhibitions, and STEM education programs to families, educators, and science enthusiasts across Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Museum Services

NAICS

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (7121)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Science & Technology Museums (THAJADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Museums & Heritage Sites (History, Science, Specialty) (BPAGAHAA), Specialty Museums (e.g., Maritime, Aviation, Sports, Music, Film) (THAJADAF), Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums) (THAHAAAG), Museum, Zoo & Attraction Gift Shops (CRALAJAG)

Keywords

• Science museum exhibits
• Educational programming
• Museum memberships
• Venue rentals
• Travelling exhibitions

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket sales: Museum admission tickets sold to individual visitors and families for access to exhibits and attractions at the Canada Science and Technology Museum and two sister museums.
2. Memberships: Annual and ongoing memberships offering unlimited access to all three Ingenium museums, plus exclusive events, programming discounts, and other member-only benefits.
3. Donations: Charitable donations collected through the Ingenium Foundation supporting museum operations, collections preservation, and educational programming.
4. Retail (Boutique): Sale of merchandise, gifts, and science-related products through the Ingenium boutique storefront.
5. Venue rentals: Rental of museum spaces and facilities for private events, corporate functions, and special occasions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Canada Science and Technology Museum operates a national science museum featuring discovery, play, and experiential learning experiences for visitors of all ages. It is part of Ingenium, which runs three national museums in Ottawa covering themes from agricultural science to aviation and space, supported by the Ingenium Centre artifact storage facility. Beyond exhibits, the organization offers educational programs such as the STEM Institute for Elementary Teachers, travelling exhibitions, venue rentals, guided collection tours, memberships, and the seasonal Canada Strong Pass ticket program.

Product overview

Ingenium operates Canada's three national museums of science and innovation in Ottawa: the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum (exploring agricultural science at a working farm), the Canada Aviation and Space Museum (covering aviation and space history), and the Canada Science and Technology Museum (featuring discovery-based learning experiences). The organization also manages the Ingenium Centre, a state-of-the-art artifact storage and research facility. Beyond physical museums, Ingenium offers educational programs (STEM Institute for Elementary Teachers), venue rentals, travelling exhibitions, and the Canada Strong Pass seasonal ticket program. Memberships provide unlimited access to all three museums with exclusive events and discounts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Canada Science and Technology Museum A national science museum featuring discovery, play, and experiential learning experiences for visitors of all ages, with hands-on STEAM exhibits and interactive activities.
• Canada Agriculture and Food Museum A working farm museum that explores how agricultural science and technology shapes Canadians' everyday lives, offering fresh-air adventures and food-related exhibits.
• Canada Aviation and Space Museum A museum showcasing Canada's rich history and achievements in aviation and space exploration, featuring aircraft artifacts and space-themed exhibits.
• Ingenium Centre A state-of-the-art facility housing Canada's collection of science and innovation artifacts, offering guided behind-the-scenes collection tours to visitors.
• Canada Strong Pass A seasonal pass program offering free or discounted admission to select categories of museum visitors during the summer 2026 season (June 19 to September 7, 2026).
• STEM Institute for Elementary Teachers An award-winning professional development program for elementary school teachers, delivered in Ottawa and three Newfoundland cities during summer.
• Travelling Exhibitions Mobile museum exhibitions that bring science and technology experiences to communities across Canada and internationally, extending reach beyond Ottawa locations.
• Venue Rentals Rental of museum spaces and facilities at the three Ingenium museums for private events, corporate functions, and special occasion gatherings.
• Guided Tours of the Ingenium Centre Collection Behind-the-scenes guided tours inside the Ingenium Centre artifact storage facility, offering firsthand looks at Canada's science and technology artifacts.

Quantifiable outcome

• STEM Institute for Elementary Teachers program delivered in Ottawa and three Newfoundland cities during summer

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Organizations sharing mission to foster scientific curiosityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIngenium's 'Partner with us' program collaborates with organizations that share the mission to foster a culture of scientific curiosity and discovery. The program leverages Ingenium's trusted national presence to help partners share their stories with new audiences.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Smithsonian Institution: The U.S. national museum complex that includes the National Air and Space Museum and National Museum of American History, comparable as a national cultural institution with similar mission of preserving and presenting scientific heritage.

Direct peers

• Exploratorium: A San Francisco-based interactive science museum focused on hands-on discovery and learning, directly comparable in experiential learning model and family/educator target audience.
• Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum: A New York-based museum focused on aviation and space heritage, directly comparable to Ingenium's Canada Aviation and Space Museum in subject matter and artifact-driven visitor experience.
• Ontario Science Centre: A major Canadian science and technology museum offering hands-on interactive exhibits and STEAM learning experiences, directly comparable in mission, programming, and target audience (families, school groups).
• COSI (Center of Science and Industry): A large U.S. science centre in Columbus, Ohio with immersive exhibits, educational programming, and a focus on hands-on STEAM learning, closely aligned in mission and audience.

Regional players

• Discovery Centre (Halifax): Atlantic Canada's hands-on science centre offering interactive exhibits and STEM programming, comparable in scale and mission but serving a different geographic region.
• Science World British Columbia: A Vancouver-based science centre with interactive exhibits and educational programming, comparable in offering but serving Western Canada rather than competing directly in Ottawa.
• TELUS World of Science (Edmonton): An Alberta-based science centre featuring interactive exhibits, an IMAX theatre, and educational programming, similar in visitor experience but operating in a different Canadian market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SciTechMuseum
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/canada-science-and-technology-museum

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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