Ottawa, ON, April 4, 2024 — Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation is pleased to unveil the newest exhibition at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, The Cold War. The exhibition dives into a volatile period of history, marked by international tensions, espionage and the threat of nuclear attack. It was also a time of great technological and social change in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), throughout Canada and around the world.
Visitors will take a journey through this tumultuous era that defined global geopolitics for just over half a century. Featuring rare artifacts and iconic Cold War aircraft, visitors of all ages will be captivated by the interactive displays and in discovering the personal stories behind the headlines. The exhibit is composed of five sections which include an immersive fall-out shelter experience, quiz-based interactives, a cypher interactive - which challenges visitors to decode an encrypted message, and a digital tour of a DEW Line Station in the Yukon. The exhibition conveys the impact of the Cold War as a transformative era for Canada’s air force and encourages visitors to make connections between past and present.
The Cold War was developed with the collaboration and support of various public, private and academic organizations, including, the Ingenium Foundation, Osisko Mining, the Kenneth M. Molson Foundation, the National Aviation Museum Society, the National Research Council of Canada, CAE, Algonquin College and the Royal Canadian Air Force. The exhibition marks the RCAF Centennial being celebrated in 2024.
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- Christopher Kitzan, Director General, Canada Aviation and Space Museum
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Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation
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About Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation
Ingenium oversees three national museums of science and innovation in Ottawa — the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, and the Canada Science and Technology Museum. Its lngenium Centre houses an exceptional collection of artifacts, a research institute, and a digital innovation lab. Our museums, digital content, outreach programs, travelling exhibitions, and collaborative spaces help to educate, entertain, and engage audiences across Canada and around the world. Our mandate is to bring science literacy and inspiration to people in Canada of all ages, abilities, identities, and backgrounds.