Ingenium

Before 1940, painting large surfaces was slow, streaky, and tiring. Canadian inventor Norman Breakey saw an opportunity to improve the painting process. Working in Toronto, he designed a simple, brilliant tool. 📸: Turtle Mountain Souris Plains Heritage Association, Ingenium

Did you know canola oil didn’t exist before 1974? Before that, it was rapeseed: used around the world for millennia but with a strong flavour that was unpopular for Canadian palates. Today, it’s one of Canada’s top crops used not only for cooking, animal feed, and more!

This Friday, join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Hydro Ontario collection! Take a peek of our rare electrical artifacts, library and archives, and the control rooms that manage our building’s electricity, temperature, and humidity. ingenium.ca/en/events/coll…

The de Havilland Canada Twin Otter is a Canadian-designed twin turboprop aircraft with a rugged construction known for its short takeoff and landing (STOL) capability. It has been one of the most useful, dependable, and versatile planes since the 60s.

Join us this Friday for a deep dive collection tour of the Ingenium Centre, where every corner holds a new surprise! This week you'll be guided through the Botanical models, and peek into the cataloguing lab, library and archives, and more: ingenium.ca/en/events/coll…

Canada’s flag is an international symbol of Canadian identity. But there was a problem with the first models of our flag, flown in 1965. Outdoors, the colours faded quickly from red to orange, and the white cloth turned a dingy gray.

🌟 Want your child to fall in love with learning?  An Ingenium membership makes it easy (and fun!) to explore science and innovation together. Enjoy unlimited admission to our three world-class museums, discounts and more!    Join the adventure: ingenium.ca/membership

Canadian Robert Wang wanted to find a way to make cooking healthy and delicious food easier. His multi-cooker has made cooking safer and more accessible for millions worldwide.

In the 1800s, every town kept its own local time. After missing a train in 1876, Sir Sandford Fleming—a Scottish-born Canadian and chief engineer of the Canadian Pacific Railway—had a brilliant idea: standard time.

🎟️ From June 20 to September 2, enjoy free admissions or reduced rates at some of Canada’s iconic attractions: 🏛️ Museums and galleries 🏞️ National parks and historic sites 🛤️ VIA Rail and more #ExploreCanada

Looking for fun and meaningful ways to spend time with your family all year long? An Ingenium Membership gives you unlimited access to three of Canada's most engaging museums. Whether it's planes, trains, or farm fun—there’s something for everyone. ow.ly/Nctz50VO5Lt

Exciting to see Ottawa spotlighting innovation and collaboration across sectors. Looking forward to what Ottawa Innovation Week brings!

Joseph-Armand Bombardier wanted to build a vehicle that provided people with reliable transportation in the winter. In 1937, he patented the invention responsible for the launch of a Canadian transportation company and the global adoption of a recreational sport: the snowmobile.

We can’t wait to welcome you into the Ingenium Centre tomorrow, June 7, for Doors Open Ottawa. Discover Canada’s history of science and innovation through our national collection of locomotives, antique cars, household objects, rare books and more! ingenium.ca/en/events/door…

Discover the facility that houses Canada’s national collection of science and innovation at Doors Open Ottawa, this Saturday, June 7! We can’t wait to welcome you into the Ingenium Centre and share inspiring stories of Canadian innovation: ingenium.ca/en/events/door…

Before 1951, if your heart stopped or beat irregularly, there was no reliable way to restart or regulate it. Enter Jack Hopps from @umanitoba who, in collaboration with Toronto heart surgeons Wilfred Bigelow and John Callaghan, invented the world’s first external pacemaker.

Reserve your free spot now for Doors Open Ottawa at the Ingenium Centre! Step inside and discover a trove of over 150,000 artifacts. From locomotives to household objects, the Ingenium Centre showcases a diverse legacy of science and innovation in Canada. ingenium.ca/en/events/door…

Meet the robotic arm that changed space history — Canadarm! This groundbreaking Canadian innovation launched in 1981 and became essential to the Space Shuttle program. #ProudlyCanadianInnovations #ProudlyCanadian #MadeinCanada #ChooseCanada

In 1911, Joseph Coyle witnessed an argument between a hotelier and a delivery man over broken eggs, and realized there must be a better way to transport eggs than a simple basket. The BC-native later patented an egg carrier with individual cushioned slots.

Mark your calendars! On June 7, come explore the Ingenium Centre, the facility that houses Canada’s most comprehensive collection devoted to science and technology. You don’t want to miss this fantastic event at Doors Open Ottawa! Admission is free. Tickets coming soon.