What’s on
Experience a working farm … without leaving the city!
Located on the Central Experimental Farm, the museum is a highly interactive, family-friendly experience. Explore our barns, take part in hands-on cooking demonstrations, learn about soil science and experience our engaging exhibitions. The museum makes it fun to see how food makes its way from farm to plate.
Events and activities
Daily demonstrations
Experience the fun and fascination of agriculture and food in Canadians’ lives with engaging daily demos!
Celebrate the Canadian Tulip Festival 2025
The museum is proud to be an official partner of the Canadian Tulip Festival!
Exhibitions
Sustainable Agriculture Gallery
Discover stories of research, innovation, and changing practices related to sustainable agriculture.
Aquaculture: Farming the Waters
Dive in and see how fish, shellfish and seaweed are farmed in Canada.
The Island in the Middle of Everywhere
This stunning photographic exhibition honours the age-old Indigenous presence on Xwe’etay.
Memories Are Made in the Kitchen
Celebrate the stories, technologies, and cherished objects found in diverse kitchens throughout Canada.
Discovery Park
Learn about agricultural innovation in this interactive park.
Explore our barns
A trip to the museum isn’t complete without a visit to our animal barns! Immerse yourself in farm life and get to know the animals who call our museum home.
Join us in the Demonstration Kitchen
Learn how to work with seasonal ingredients and watch recipes come to life in one of our daily cooking demonstrations.
Dig in at the Soil Lab
Learn all about the soil beneath your feet through hands-on learning. From spring through fall, explore our outdoor gardens to see how healthy soil is key to producing ample crops.
Enjoy our outdoor spaces
During the spring and summer, bring along a snack or picnic and enjoy it outdoors at one of the many picnic tables scattered throughout the museum grounds.
Summer camps
Registration is now open. Immerse your child in a one-of-a-kind farm adventure! At farm camp, kids engage in hands-on activities that educate and inspire as they care for animals, cook delicious foods, create unique crafts, and enjoy fun-filled games.