EcoExplorium

Ongoing

Step into a vibrant, living space where plants and invertebrates take centre stage!

In EcoExplorium, discover how healthy interactions between bugs and plants are essential to producing the food, fibre, and fuel we rely on every day.

Explore a range of interactive displays and hands-on activities that highlight the powerful connections in our farm ecosystems:

Watch honeybees hard at work in our observation hive
See how we can grow fruits and vegetables indoors year-round with a working hydroponics system
Discover how worms transform food scraps into rich fertilizer through our vermicompost system
Test your knowledge by matching seeds to the plants they grow into
Take part in daily demonstrations and seasonal programs that shine a light on sustainable farming practices

EcoExplorium is always growing—check back often for fresh experiences and rotating displays!

Included with museum admission

A child with a backwards grey hat and grey hoodie looks into a microscope at a Petri dish of soil. There is a small plant in the foreground.

A teenager with brown hair and a bright pink headband examines a rock with a magnifying glass. The teen is earing yellow lab goggles.

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There are several colourful waist-high garden beds outdoors. A child uses a green watering can to water a plant. An adult and another child look on, smiling. The sky is bright and cloudy.

EcoExplorium garden

From spring to fall, explore the EcoExplorium garden, pick up a few gardening tips, and learn how healthy, living soil is key to producing ample crops.