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A colourful collage of shapes and photos. At the centre in a green circle there is a photo of a person holding the lead of a brown and white spotted dairy cow. To the left there is a teal tulip shape with a tomato plan and a microscope. To the right there is a yellow hexagon with a mottled chicken.

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.

A group of people looking at a goat and a museum guide outdoors at the museum.
Events

Welcome Wednesdays

July 23, 2025

This summer, enjoy free admission and parking on select Wednesday evenings at the museum.

A smiling staff member and a visiting family gather around a haltered calf in the dairy barn
Events

Daily demonstrations

June 1, 2025 – August 31, 2025

Experience the fun and fascination of agriculture and food in Canadians’ lives with engaging daily demos!

Exhibitions

composite image made up of three photos of people in their kitchens either cooking food or smiling for the camera.

Memories Are Made in the Kitchen

Celebrate the stories, technologies, and cherished objects found in diverse kitchens throughout Canada.

A woman pushes a stroller with a baby as they enter the doors of the Sustainable Agriculture Gallery exhibition. In front of them is a vibrant mural featuring sheep, a tractor, fish, and silhouettes of people cultivating a garden. The display also includes text offering detailed information about the exhibition.

Sustainable Agriculture Gallery

Discover stories of research, innovation, and changing practices related to sustainable agriculture.

A herd of buffalo

Lii Buflo: A Métis Way of Life

Lii Buflo: A Métis Way of Life is a traveling exhibit that showcases the historic ties and spiritual bond between the Métis people and the buffalo, as well as the conservation efforts of Elk Island National Park to protect this species.

An aerial photo of a treed area along a clear, blue waterfront.

The Island in the Middle of Everywhere

This stunning photographic exhibition honours the age-old Indigenous presence on Xwe’etay.

Two children touch a model of a fish in the aquaculture exhibition.

Aquaculture: Farming the Waters

Dive in and see how fish, shellfish and seaweed are farmed in Canada.

A family of four walks along a gravel path, surrounded by grass and grenery terraces. In the background there are large green trees, a metal windmill, and museum exhibition panels that feature images of agriculture, produce and farm animals.

Discovery Park

Learn about agricultural innovation in this interactive park.

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.

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A child and an adult examine a pollinator garden. Tall blooms of white and lavender are in the foreground.

Explore Discovery Park

Discovery Park features a series of interactive outdoor displays to explore from spring through fall.

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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.

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901 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, ON
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Advanced ticketing recommended
Four smiling young people stand in the museum’s barnyard. They are gathered around a haltered, black and white Holstein calf.

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.

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