An exciting adventure in hands-on learning!

Students discover, enjoy, and marvel at science and technology in school programs designed to complement school curricula in math, science and technology, and social studies. Canada Science and Technology Museum programs extend the classroom experience, emphasizing active participation, hands-on opportunities, and problem-solving.

Activity-centred workshops and programs are geared to the needs of younger students while intermediate and senior students are stimulated with interactive, problem-solving activities, demonstrations, and discovery searches. A wealth of information is shared in our pre- and post-visit activities package that accompanies each school program.

Program Information

School groups can choose from a variety of guided school programs as well as self-guided packages and our virtual programs (classroom resources for teachers).

Programs for Teachers

In search of a professional development opportunity? Here's what the Museum offers:

Discover the Museum Days

Superintendents, Co-ordinators, Principals, and Faculties of Education, help your staff rediscover the Museum as a teaching resource. Free one-day sessions at the Museum are available for groups of 20 or more teachers. Become familiar with the range of exhibitions, programs, and educational services that the Museum offers.

Curriculum-Based Workshops

Need help with your Science and Technology curriculum? Looking for resources, strategies, and fun ideas? Our curriculum-based workshops just for teachers are offered on a variety of topics.

Call 613-991-3053 or 1-866-442-4416 for more information.

Program Fees

What Museums Do - Behind the Scenes

Due to the special nature of this program, groups must have a minimum of one adult supervisor per 10 students. For groups of 15 to 20 participants (larger groups can be split to accommodate). Special fee of $7 per student.

Minimum Fees

Please note that all programs have minimum and maximum requirements. Enquire about your particular program at the time of reservation. A minimum fee of $100 per group will be charged for all regular programs, $120 per group for Curriculum Days and Summer Fun Days, $48 per group for Self-Guided Programs.

Method of Payment

Fees may be prepaid, or paid upon arrival by cash, credit card, or by cheque made payable to the Canada Science and Technology Museum.

Cancellation Fees

$20 for programs cancelled within two weeks of the program date; refunds not applicable for programs cancelled with less than 48 hours notice.

Planning Your Visit

We strongly recommend the following ratios for student supervision (by adults) when visiting the Museum.

During a guided program, Museum Educators encourage teachers and accompanying adults to participate and assist with programs. Proper supervision during free time or with a self-guided program is also essential in creating a safe and fun atmosphere at the Museum. Teachers and supervisors are expected to remain with their students at all times. Teachers may preview the exhibition halls at any time at no cost by presenting proof of their teaching status at the Admission desk.

Visiting from out of town?

The National Capital Commission has created a pre-visit kit designed to help prepare your students for their visit to the nation's capital. Follow this link to Get Ready for the Capital.

Reserving Your Visit

Consult the listing of programs and make your selection. Reserve as early as possible to avoid disappointment—we recommend a minimum of one month in advance.