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So Much to Discover! Top 10

  1. Canada’s first automobile: See the Henry Seth Taylor steam buggy (1867) in the exciting new exhibition In Search of the Canadian Car, presented by Toyota Canada.
  2. Henry Seth Taylor steam buggy (1867)

  3. A 50-tonne steam locomotive: Take a ten-minute ride in vintage rail cars, drawn by the Shay locomotive, and operated by volunteers of the Bytown Railway Society (Wednesdays and Sundays).
  4. Technology Park: Explore this beautiful park, home to a radar antenna, a windmill, an Atlas rocket, and more. Bring a picnic and spend the day.
  5. Water rocket launches at Technology Park

  6. Hidden treasures: Take one of our Collection Tours for a behind-the-scenes look at artifacts not usually on display. Please register at the Information Desk.


  7. Cool and hair-raising experiences: You won’t want to miss fascinating interactive demonstrations of electricity, cryogenics, water rocket launches and more at our Demo Stage and in Technology Park.
  8. Electricity demonstration at our Demo stage

  9. Virtual Voyages™ Simulator: Climb aboard for a ride through Space and feel the excitement! Tickets available in advance or at the Museum Admission Desk. (Minimum height: 92 cm)


  10. Check out your old favourites: Remember the steam locomotives and the Crazy Kitchen?

  11. Crazy Kitchen

  12. Friendly, knowledgable, bilingual frontline staff: Ask our enthusiastic and well-informed guides about artifacts and scientific concepts, as well as must-see highlights.


  13. An inexpensive family outing: Enjoy an unforgettable time with your loved ones at a great price. Parking is free.


  14. Tell us about your own top picks.