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Canada Science and Technology Museum

Permanent exhibitions include Innovation Canada, the Locomotive Hall, Canada in Space, and more. Ongoing: The museum's collection has been mined for treasures that help to tell the story of Canadian electric and electronic communications in 'Nortel Connexions.' Museum-goers can explore the evolution of communications through television, telephones, telecommunications, and broadcasting. Until Feb. 28: Thought-provoking and honest, 'Bridges that Unite' invites visitors to explore Canada's global leadership role. Until April 18: In ‘Hungry Planet,’ visitors can discover the ways in which food is important to different countries and cultures around the world by focusing on the eating habits of 25 families from 21 countries. Special events: Feb. 18: In Science and Engineering Olympics, students work in teams to conceptualize, create, design, build and test projects, which are then evaluated by a panel of judges. Feb. 25: In the Engineering Challenge, teams of students engage in a problem-solving challenge with the help of an engineer. For grades 4 to 6. March 23 to 26 and 30 to April 1: In Curriculum Days, students take part in two 45-minute hands-on workshops geared to their grade level. For grades 1 to 6. April 1: In Curriculum Days, students take part in two 45-minute hands-on workshops geared to their grade level. For grades 1 to 6. April 22: The museum hosts is first-ever Science and Tech Soirée, the theme of which is 'The Magic of the Museum.' Funds raised will be used to support youth access to museum education programs. Museum admission: $7.50; seniors and students: $5; children under 14: $3.50; children three and under: free; families (two adults, three children): $18. Until May 1, 2010: Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm. Closed Mondays except holidays.