July 3, 4 and 5, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Planetarium Presentations
Star Struck

Explore the wonders of the night sky in the Museum’s inflatable Planetarium. Special focus on the legends that inspired the names of some of the stars and constellations. Sign-up at the planetarium.

Limit: 20 people per presentation.

Observatory Tour

11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Celebrate great Canadian innovator, Helen Sawyer Hogg. Learn about the history of the Helen Sawyer Hogg Observatory and have an up close look at the impressive 15 inch refracting telescope.

Board Game
All-A-Board!

1 p.m.

Hop on “board” into this life-sized board game. Answer trivia questions and enjoy challenges that will test your knowledge of Canada.

Citizenship Ceremony

Friday, July 3 only
9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

New Canadians take the Oath of Citizenship in this special ceremony. At this time, Canadian citizens may also reaffirm their pledge to their country.

Music to Your Ears

12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The Wandering Minstrels will fill the Museum with entrancing music during this celebration of Canada.

Walk in Great Canadians’ Footsteps

10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Walk in some of the greatest Canadians’ footsteps. Connect with the telephone, get smart about snowmobiles, and experiment with an innovative antenna.

Photography Exposed!

10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Expose your own print and discover how light and chemistry combine in the photographic process.