Canada Science and Technology Museum, Ottawa, ON Videos

🌟✨ It’s #ScienceFictionDay! C’est la #JournéeDeLaScienceFiction! 🌟Science fiction is the art of imagining visions of the future—dark or optimistic. One generation’s science fiction may become the next generation’s science fact. If you’re visiting, don’t miss all the weird and wonderful sci-fi items we have on display in our Artifact Alley exhibition.

Happy New Year's Eve! 💃🕺🎉 Here's a quick recap of some of our memorable moments from 2023!!Friendly reminder that we are open tomorrow from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and are ready to welcome you!

Merry Christmas to all those who are celebrating today! From our museum family to yours, we wish you a peaceful and restful holiday with family and friends. ❄️🎄🎁 Please note that the museum is closed for Christmas Day but will be open every day from Dec. 26, 2023, to Jan. 7, 2024. #MyOttawa #OttawaMuseum #WhatToDoOttawa

Tuques the elf is enjoying one last joy ride before returning to the North Pole. 🎄 Please remember that the museum will be CLOSING AT 2:00 PM today. Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Holiday! ❄️☃️🎁

Sackbut
What's a Sackbut? If you don't know the answer, you must watch this video! 🎵 Learn how Canadian Hugh Le Caine developed the Sackbut from his home workshop, where it got its quirky name and how it truly was a trailblazer in the world of #ElectronicMusic! #MuseumArtifact #MuseumCollection #Artifact #synthesizer

Panic is setting in; you haven't bought any holiday gifts yet. Don't worry, we've got you covered! 🎁🎄 These are some of our staff's top picks at the boutique! Drop by in person or peruse our products on the online boutique 👉 https://ow.ly/2hrg50Q83MU

Guess who's back, back again, Tuques is back. Tell a friend! 🎵 Tuques the elf has made his grand entrance for the Holiday Season through a cloud of liquid nitrogen. ☁ ❄ We're a little nervous about the mischief he'll get up to, but we will be sure to share his antics with all of you! #ElfOnTheShelf #MuseumFun #OttawaMuseum

Six Questions with Chelsey the Guide
❓It's Six Questions with Chelsey, the guide!❓ Follow Chelsey as she works in the museum's tinkering space and learn more about her favourite parts of the job, fun facts, her views on specific topics, and more! #MeetTheGuide #MuseumStaff #OttawaMuseum

Today is the new Museum's 6th Birthday!! 🎂🥳🤖 We figured having a robot sing us happy birthday would not be as strange as us singing it ourselves. Special thanks to our robot friend, indi Sphero, for their vocals. #Robots #SingingRobot #HappyBirthday

Today is #SteamDay ! 🔬🧬🧪 On this day, we celebrate and encourage kids to explore their interests in the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Last fall, we launched Go STEAM, an outreach initiative proudly funded by generous donations to the Ingenium Foundation - Fondation Ingenium . Our Go STEAM team works hard behind the scenes to put together engaging programs to bring into the community that will spark curiosity and inspire the next generation of scientists and innovators. #StemDay #KidsAndScience #ScienceForAll #ScienceForKids #SteamKids #StemKids

#OTDIH 1895, the X-Ray was discovered by Wilhelm Roentgen. Check out our conservation team’s new toy—The XRF— A non-destructive surface test that hits artifacts with X-rays, then reads the rays that bounce back to it and reveals its chemical makeup. The above artifact was a tray used in a small hospital in Grand Falls, New Brunswick, c. 1952-1964. When the artifact was scanned, the machine detected cobalt (Co) which is not surprising as the colour of the rim is cobalt blue. It also detected silicon (Si), which makes sense since silicates are a key element in ceramics and enamels. 😮 How cool is that! 👏 #XRay #MuseumCurator

There are still spots for our Techno-Creepy Halloween Workshop happening this Saturday! 🎃💀🕷️Register now 👉 https://ow.ly/6Cw950Q16ET

Our boutique is Halloween-ready; come by for a visit this week if you dare! 💀👻🎃

CSTM Virtual Field Trips
📣 Calling all teachers! Our #VirtualFieldTrips are back!! 🎉🙌 #DYK that we have TEN engaging virtual programs, all linked to the Ontario and Quebec curriculums? Check them all out here 👉 https://ow.ly/YbNj50PIVH6 #WorldTeacherDay #OntEd #QCEd #OntarioCurriculum #ScienceEducation

Everyone is having a blast today at Amazon Future Engineer Day! Come check out fun activities in robotics, artificial intelligence and more! FREE ADMISSION, open today until 5:00 p.m! STEAMLabs Digital Moment Kids Up Front Ottawa Amazon.ca #MyOttawa #OttawaMuseum

Have you seen our Cryo-Genius demos? Packed with extremely cool experiments, this presentation observes the impact a liquid colder than ice has on technology. See it for yourself at the museum! #MyOttawa #ScienceDemo

Catch this special exhibit now! Until September 4, visit Our Climate Quest: Small Steps to Big Change! Become a climate crusader and help protect the environment!

Beat the summer boredom with a trip to the museum! Watch science in action on our daily demo stage, explore our many exhibitions and more! #myOttawa #ottawa #familyfun #gatineau

From our Museum family to yours, we wish you a very happy #InternationalMuseumsDay! Whether it’s a host welcoming visitors, a guide showcasing cool science on our stage, or our education team creating unique programs and events, we are all dedicated to providing visitors with the best experience possible. Drop a 🙌 or a 👏 for our hard-working team and museums worldwide!

Happy #InternationalDayOfLight! Today marks the anniversary of the first successful operation of the laser by physicist and engineer Theodore Maiman in 1960. Come down to the museum, where we will be celebrating in the Exploratek space with some colourful, unique light demos. Tinker with them and make them yours, or just sit back and enjoy the show!