The museum, its library, and The Collective | Le Collectif café will be closed from Monday, September 11 to Friday, October 6, 2023.
The museum is developing a world-class exhibition on the Cold War opening in April 2024 and preparing for the acquisition of an important piece of Canadian aviation history, a CC-115 Buffalo. All this work involves moving our aircraft and these BIG objects must be moved with care.
Although we will be closed we are offering special programs as well as unique online glimpses into our big move.
Activities
Reserve Hangar Tours
Thursday to Monday inclusively
(9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.)
Ready for a unique museum experience? Embark on a one-hour guided bilingual tour of the museum’s Reserve Hangar and glimpse many of Canada’s national aviation icons not currently on display in the museum.
Tickets on sale in person at the museum only
Family Programming
Zoom to the Moon
Saturdays, Sept. 16, 23, and 30
9:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m.
10:15 a.m. – Members Only
This is no ordinary adventure! After reading an inspiring story, a museum guide takes children on a bilingual imaginary journey through our Solar System – landing on planets along the way. Duration: 45 minutes
Tickets on sale in person at the museum only
Rocket Adventures
Sundays, Sept. 17, and 24, Oct. 1
9:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m.
10:15 a.m. – Members Only
Climb aboard a pretend rocket ship and blast off! Once in Space, put on your jetpack, and go on a spacewalk to repair your ship. After a quick visit to the Moon, fly back to Earth! This program is bilingual. Duration: 45 minutes.
Tickets on sale in person at the museum only
Ingenium Members Only
Why are we Closed Anyway? Behind the Scenes Tour
When: September 21, 2023
Fee: $5 per participant (members-only)
What goes in to acquiring a new aircraft? How do we relocate items to make room for new ones? What goes in to preparing for a large-scale, permanent exhibition? You’ll hear about all of this and more from an Ingenium curator as she discusses these topics, and provides you with behind-the-scenes access to the work underway!
Notes:
• This experience is not intended for children; adults only, please
• Registration is required