Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation 🇨🇦 3 national institutions— @AgMuseum @AvSpaceMuseum @SciTechMuseum - En français @IngeniumFr

Ottawa, Ontario
Based in Canada
Two remarkable scientists. Two stories of courage and inclusion. For #InternationalPronounsDay, we're unveiling new #DiversityInSTEM posters featuring Ben Barres and Angela Clayton, pioneers in science and advocates for transgender rights. 🔗 ow.ly/ItOh50ZZQzp
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⚽ Ingenium is partnering with @atletiOttawa! Ingenium members save 15% on Atlético Ottawa tickets, and Atlético Ottawa supporters save 10% on an Ingenium membership. From game day to hands-on discovery, more ways to enjoy Ottawa. Conditions apply. #AtleticoOttawa #Ingenium
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Power up your curiosity with an interactive adventure inside the walls of a home through our new travelling exhibition Inside the Walls: Outsmart the Power Pests. Developed in partnership with @environmentca and @NRCanScience . Now open at @DiscoveryCntr .
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It’s almost time to step ‘Inside the Walls’...and outsmart the Power Pests. Our newest travelling exhibition, developed in partnership with @environmentca and @NRCanScience is opening on October 9 Halifax’s @DiscoveryCntr .
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Nous nous sommes associés à l'Association nationale des retraités fédéraux afin de lever les obstacles. Les membres de la NAFR bénéficient de réductions sur les billets d'entrée en semaine et sur les abonnements. Pour en savoir plus : ow.ly/c3VX50ZQBhs
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We’re partnering with the National Association of Federal Retirees to help reduce barriers and welcome more visitors to Ingenium museums. NAFR members save on weekday admission and memberships. 🔗Learn more: ow.ly/NhbM50ZQBeh
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Love science, aviation, agriculture, or innovation? Volunteer at Ingenium to share knowledge, explore ideas, and bring science to life. Join us: ow.ly/RLRX50Yrukm
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⚠️ Weather closure notice Due to freezing rain and an orange weather warning, all Ingenium museums are closed today, March 11, for the safety of visitors and staff. Please stay safe if you’re outdoors today.
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Most people don’t know you can host a conference side by side real aircraft ✈️ At Ingenium, our venue rentals offer unforgettable settings for meetings, conferences, and corporate events surrounded by iconic artifacts of science and innovation. 🔗 ow.ly/oRGU50XXjVt
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Travelling exhibitions don’t stand still and neither does curiosity. Ingenium travelling exhibitions move across Canada and beyond, bringing hands-on learning and powerful stories to new communities. 🔗 ow.ly/XHw750XXkbj
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February 11 marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Today, we celebrate women’s contributions to STEAM—past and present—and the voices helping shape a more inclusive future for science. 🔗 diversityinstem.ingenium.ca #IDWGS #EveryVoiceInScience #WomenInSTEM
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Cold outside? Turn winter days into discovery days. With an Ingenium membership, enjoy unlimited access to all three museums, members-only events, and partner museums worldwide. 🔗 ow.ly/3LK950XXjFO
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Explore science and innovation beyond our walls. Ingenium digital content is now available on CBC Corner. ow.ly/qP8Q50XXifb
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New year, new ways to make an impact! Volunteering at Ingenium offers opportunities to engage with visitors, support programs, or use your skills. Start your journey where curiosity thrives! 🔗ow.ly/cEoA50XLEOH
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Engage new audiences with interactive experiences that inspire curiosity. 🔗 Explore Ingenium’s travelling exhibitions: ow.ly/jRaw50XLzQT
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From soil to space and everything in between, celebrate Canadian innovation this holiday season at the Ingenium museums with the Canada Strong Pass. tickets.ingenium.ca/discount…
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This #GivingTuesday, support the Ingenium Foundation's mission to preserve and share Canada’s rich history through innovation and education. Your donation helps inspire future generations by providing access to valuable exhibits, programs, and events. ingeniumfoundation.ca/donate…
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The Canada Strong Pass is coming soon! Learn more: tickets.ingenium.ca/discount…
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Three women. Three breakthroughs. One powerful story of STEM. We’re releasing three new posters that celebrate groundbreaking women whose discoveries and leadership continue to shape science and medicine. Explore their stories: ow.ly/lKWl50XA5RI
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From an early age, Jerry Kathnelson was interested in electronics. He would experiment with taking appliances like toasters and radios apart to find out how they worked before putting them back together.
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Are you a scientist, researcher, or art aficionado? Check out our #API and leverage our collection in creative, innovative and exciting ways! We can’t wait to see what you create: api.ingeniumcanada.org/en/
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This Saturday, step behind the scenes and discover the fascinating journey of artifacts at the Ingenium Centre. Join a guided tour through our facility, home to over 150,000 incredible objects: from vintage cars and locomotives to rare farming tools: ingenium.ca/en/events/guided…
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This Saturday, go behind the scenes with our experts on a guided tour at the Ingenium Centre. Each week offers a new opportunity to explore fascinating artefacts, spaces, and stories. Learn more: ow.ly/GUh150WSgMI
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This summer only: 14 months of science, adventure, and imagination... all for the price of 12. That’s 2 bonus months on a one-year Ingenium membership featuring unforgettable museum visits, exhibits, and hands-on discovery. Don’t miss out, join today! ingenium.ca/en/membership/
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The Deep Rover is a one-person, one-atmosphere submersible built in 1984 in North Vancouver. Although designed and constructed in Vancouver, its first dives took place in Halifax—making it a true coast-to-coast symbol of Canada’s leadership in underwater mobility technology.
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✨ This summer only: 14 months of science, adventure, and imagination—all for the price of 12. That’s 2 bonus months on a one-year Ingenium membership featuring unforgettable museum visits, exhibits, and hands-on discovery. ingenium.ca/en/membership/
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In 1962, Canada became the third country after the Soviet Union and the United States to design and build an artificial satellite – Alouette I. The start of Canada’s legacy in space, it deepened our understanding of the upper atmosphere and improved long distance communications.
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Does your child dream of flying to space? Or maybe they want to be a farmer or inventor? At Ingenium museums, those dreams come to life—every visit, all year long. This summer only: Get 14 months of membership for the price of 12! ingenium.ca/en/membership/
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This Friday, go behind the scenes at the Ingenium Centre! Explore highlights from the Avro CF-100 Flight Simulator to the mechanical room, and uncover hidden gems in our library and archives. #CollectionsUnlocked Learn more: ow.ly/AJoB50WAG6w
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Big dreams of bigger screens. In 1968, three visionaries, Graeme Ferguson, Roman Kroitor, and Robert Kerr, founded the company that would become IMAX. Their goal? Reinvent how we experience movies. 📸: Ingenium; Bill Shaw fonds
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This Friday, step into a world of innovation on our Collections Unlocked tour of the Ingenium Centre with our very own experts! Every visit offers a new discovery—come see how we care for Canada’s treasures of science and innovation! Sign up now: ow.ly/vTGV50WrpS6
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In 1867, a Quebec inventor debuted Canada’s first car at the Stanstead Fall Fair: a steam-powered buggy that changed everything. 📸: Ingenium, Colby-Curtis Museum, Stanstead, Quebec, Library and Archives Canada, Acc. No. 1992-582-6, and Canada Post Corporation, 1996.
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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
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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!
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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/collec…
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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.
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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.
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🌟 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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/doors-…
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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/doors-…
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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✨ Unlock a year of family fun! With an Ingenium membership, your crew gets unlimited access to our THREE amazing museums in Ottawa. Let curiosity lead the way!  👉 ingenium.ca/membership
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🚀 Ingenium has a public Collection API, giving developers, researchers, and creators access to our vast collection of science and innovation data. Check it out and start building today! 👉 api.ingeniumcanada.org/en/
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Explore the Ingenium Collection online—Canada’s collection of science and technology objects! 🌍✨ With digital records and images, these fascinating objects are now accessible to everyone, anywhere in the world. collection.ingeniumcanada.or…
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Fuel your museum visit with fresh, family-friendly options from Savour Express by Bytown Catering 🤤 From grab-and-go sandwiches and salads to hot dogs, fries, poutine, and BeaverTails®, we've got something for everyone to enjoy! ow.ly/a9Pa50VttuA
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Explore, create, and engage with Canada’s national science and technology innovations through our public #API! With access to Ingenium’s collection, you can build projects and dive deeper into history. We’re excited to see how you’ll use it to inspire! collection.ingeniumcanada.or…
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What do you think we're cooking up in the conservation lab? Leave your guesses down below 👇
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Did you know the Ingenium boutique carries a fantastic selection of books? 📚 From captivating children's stories to inspiring reads on science and innovation, we’ve got something to spark the imagination of the young minds in your life! 🌱boutique.ingeniumcanada.org/…
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LAST CHANCE! Our March Break Flash Sale ENDS TODAY! Save 15% on an Ingenium membership and enjoy a full year of discovery at our three museums. Don’t miss out—sign up before it’s gone! Join now: ingenium.ca/en/membership/
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Discover the power of the Ingenium Collection right at your fingertips! 🚀 Our #API lets you explore and create applications using Ingenium’s vast collection of artifacts. If you build something amazing, share it with us — we’d love to see your work! api.ingeniumcanada.org/en/
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New experiences are waiting for you at all three Ingenium museums. Take advantage of our flash sale: 15% yearly memberships! Offer ends March 16. ingenium.ca/en/membership/
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Excited for your visit to the Canada Science and Technology Museum this March Break? Be sure to check out our sensory guide before you go to make the most of your experience! 🌟 ingeniumcanada.org/sites/def…
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Make the most of March Break! From March 1 to 16, save 15% on an Ingenium membership and enjoy a full year of discovery, hands-on fun, and priceless memories at our three incredible museums. Don’t wait—this offer won’t last! ingenium.ca/en/membership/
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Last call on joining Ingenium’s Wikipedia Edit-a-thon tomorrow. Learn how to edit, add and translate Wikipedia entries. We start tomorrow! *This event will be online-only* Register to participate here: womeninstem.ingeniumcanada.o…
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The Ingenium museums will be closed on Sunday, February 16, due to the winter storm. ❄️❄️❄️ We look forward to welcoming you when we reopen on Family Day!
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IngeniumCa, in collaboration with @FishOceansCAN and @CCUNESCO, is hosting a hybrid Wikipedia Edit-a-thon where volunteers can learn how to edit, add or translate Wikipedia entries. Registration is FREE! womeninstem.ingeniumcanada.o…
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Due to the current weather conditions, Ingenium museums will delay opening until 11 a.m. today, Feb. 13, to ensure the safety of our visitors and staff. Stay safe, and we’ll see you soon! For updates, please check our website and social media.
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Canadian graduate students! Ingenium is offering the Black and African Canadian Scientific Technological Innovations Fellowship. Be part of this unique opportunity to explore the rich histories of Black and African Canadians on science and innovation! ow.ly/c9ba50UW2TX
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Pour accroître le profil des personnes et des organisations impliquées dans #léquitéentrelessexes, inscrivez-vous Rédact-o-thon hybride Wikipédia d'Ingenium le 22 février. Plus d'informations et inscriptions se trouve ici : femmesenstim.ingeniumcanada.…
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To increase the profile of people and organizations involved in #GenderEquity, sign up for Ingenium’s hybrid Wikipedia Edit-a-thon on Feb 22. More information and registration: womeninstem.ingeniumcanada.o…
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Did you know you can edit Wikipedia entries yourself? @IngeniumCa is hosting an Edit-a-thon to help raise #GenderEquity awareness on Wikipedia. It’s free to register! Learn more: womeninstem.ingeniumcanada.o…
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To increase the profile of people and organizations involved in #GenderEquity, sign up for Ingenium’s hybrid Wikipedia Edit-a-thon on Feb 22. More information and registration can be found here: womeninstem.ingeniumcanada.o…
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Learn how to edit Wikipedia pages and in turn help highlight efforts made to advance #GenderEquity. Join Ingenium’s, @FishOceansCAN and @CCUNESCO hybrid Wikipedia Edit-a-thon on February 22, 2025. Registration is FREE: womeninstem.ingeniumcanada.o…
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Apprenez à rédiger des pages Wikipédia et contribuez à mettre en lumière les efforts pour faire progresser #légalitéentrelessexes. Participez au Rédact-o-thon hybride d’Ingenium, @PechesOceansCAN & @CCUNESCO le 22 février 2025. L'inscription est GRATUITE : femmesenstim.ingeniumcanada.…
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As part of the Digital Innovation Lab’s project to 3D digitize the Ingenium collection, we’re showcasing a 3D model of the Mach III Joystick. Designed for the Apple II computer and used primarily to play video games, the joystick was manufactured in 1986. collection.ingeniumcanada.or…
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Don't miss your chance to join the Black and African Canadian Scientific Technological Innovations Fellowship. With a $5,000 award and hands-on experience in heritage and curatorial work, this is a game-changing opportunity for your STEM career. Apply NOW: ingeniumcanada.org/bacsti-fe…
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Ready for a behind-the-scenes tour like no other? Join us for the Ingenium Centre Collections Tour starting TODAY for an in-depth look at Canada’s most incredible artifacts! From farming equipment to rare vintage cars, there’s so much to discover. ingeniumcanada.org/events/gu…
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New Year, New Adventures! 🎉 Guided tours of the Ingenium Center Collection return on tomorrow 🌟 Discover the incredible stories behind more than 150,000 objects, from railway locomotives to rare vintage cars. Join us every Saturday starting January 18: ingeniumcanada.org/events/gu…
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With the use of 3D scanning and animation, the Ingenium Digital Innovation Lab can showcase how the many pieces that comprise an artifact, such as this scale model of the Saturn V rocket, fit together. Learn more about the Apollo-Saturn V/S-IC model: collection.ingeniumcanada.or…
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Ticket sales for guided tours of the Ingenium Centre collection starts today! Discover the incredible stories behind more than 150,000 objects, from railway locomotives to rare vintage cars. Every Saturday, starting January 18: ingeniumcanada.org/IC-tours
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Help increase the awareness of #GenderEquity in Canada and abroad by joining us on February 22 for a hybrid Wikipedia Edit-a-thon! For more information, visit: womeninstem.ingeniumcanada.o…
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📰 TOMORROW: Dr. Dorothy Williams will dive into Montreal’s first Black-owned race paper, The Free Lance, at the Shannon Lecture. Discover how this bold publication fought racism and supported Garveyism in the 1930s. Sign up now: ow.ly/pYpj50UEpnS
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Calling Canadian Grad Students 📣 The Black and African Canadian Scientific Technological Innovations Fellowship is open for applications. This fellowship offers a $5,000 award and invaluable experience in heritage and curatorial work. Apply by March 3rd: ingeniumcanada.org/bacsti-fe…
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Join Dr. Dorothy Williams as she discusses her groundbreaking work on Montreal's Black community at the Shannon Lecture on January 13. Her books, including Blacks in Montreal and The Road to Now, are vital to understanding our shared history. ow.ly/GzZ250UEp6w
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Mark January 18 on your calendar... Guided tours of the Ingenium Center Collection are back 🎉 Explore over 150,000 fascinating artifacts, including vintage cars, railway locomotives, and more. Don't miss your chance to see the hidden treasures of Canada's national collection.
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Calling all science-enthusiasts! Help raise #GenderEquity awareness and become a Wikipedia editor! Join Ingenium’s hybrid Wikipedia Edit-a-thon on February 22, 2025. Registration is FREE: womeninstem.ingeniumcanada.o…
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Radia Perlman’s contribution to the development of the internet is still the basis for many computer science textbooks today. Read more at: womeninstem.ingeniumcanada.o… #FemInSTEM
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Enjoy a Sensory-Friendly Holiday Visit! This holiday season, explore the @scitechmuseum with ease using our Sensory Guide. The guide will let you and your family know what sounds and sights to expect 💖 ingeniumcanada.org/scitech/a…
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Almeida’s pioneering work using early electron microscopes led her to identify many images of viruses, including the coronavirus. Learn more about her and other women in STEM at: womeninstem.ingeniumcanada.o… #FemInSTEM
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Our collection is now at your fingertips with our public #API! Whether you're a scientist or art enthusiast, you can create innovative applications using our extensive collection of artifacts. If you’re working on a public project, share it with us! ow.ly/bFqS50Uk5Am
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By improving cleanliness and sanitation in hospitals on the front line, Florence Nightingale dramatically increased the survival rate. Find out more about her at: ow.ly/aPq450Ugqu6 #FemInSTEM
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Last Chance! Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to get FREE SHIPPING on your online orders! Don’t wait—shop now to take advantage of this special offer. boutique.ingeniumcanada.org/…
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Barbara McClintock’s discovery of transposition – the ability of genes to switch on and off – deepened our understanding of genetics. Learn more about her and other women in STEM: womeninstem.ingeniumcanada.o… #FemInSTEM
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With free shipping on all online orders until Dec 13, it’s the perfect time to start your holiday shopping! Give the gift of learning and creativity while shopping from the comfort of your home: boutique.ingeniumcanada.org/…
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This #GivingTuesday, support the Ingenium Foundation's mission to preserve and share Canada’s rich history through innovation and education. Your donation helps inspire future generations by providing access to valuable exhibits, programs, and events. ow.ly/e9vV50UjE19
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Flash Sale—Time is running out! From groundbreaking exhibits to special events, Ingenium membership means more than just admission—it’s a year of experiences. Today is the final day to get 15% off with code FLASH2024. Don’t miss out! ow.ly/zi8J50TYn4Q
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Ready to launch a year of fun and learning? Take advantage of our Flash Sale and get 15% off Ingenium gift memberships. Promo code: FLASH2024. Last chance to save big and create priceless memories. Only 2 days left! ow.ly/STQf50TYmTJ
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This Holiday season, we're offering free shipping on all online purchases from Dec 1 to Dec 13! Prefer shopping in-store? Visit our @scitechmuseum and @avspacemuseum boutiques! boutique.ingeniumcanada.org/…
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Our Collection is at your fingertips. Our #API allows you to explore and build applications using Ingenium’s extensive collections of artifacts. If you use our API to design a public project, send it our way! We’d love to see it! More on our API here: api.ingeniumcanada.org/en/
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From Nov 18 to Dec 2, members can enjoy 15% off at our boutiques—both online and in-store! Don’t miss out on creating priceless memories this holiday season! Did we mention free shipping?! boutique.ingeniumcanada.org/…
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