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"Welcome to Canada’s innovations in aviation and space inviting visitors to wonder through time."[We hear upbeat music throughout the video. We see the Canada Aviation and Space Museum exterior transitioning to indoor views of a family moving through the museum, a guide addressing a group, a guide speaking to visitors in front of the Avro Arrow nose and a young person in an astronaut costume looking at a display of astronaut photos.] "Home to a world-class collection of aircraft and artifacts, the museum is a tribute to the pioneers who dared to dream."[We see a shot of many aircraft inside the museum, a guide speaking with a family of visitors, a photo of astronaut Roberta Bondar, children posing at a selfie station and finally visitors reading a museum exhibition panel.] "Home to the largest civil and military aviation collection in Canada, visitors will experience memorable moments where history and innovation soar side by side."[We see many aircraft inside the museum, a guide speaking to visitors about the Hercules aircraft, two young people in the museum, a young person climbing into a jet cockpit, a young person sitting at the controls of a demonstration jet cockpit, an Avro Arrow test vehicle on display and finally a group of young visitors with their hands in the air.] "The museum plays a vital role in fostering pride in Canada’s aviation and space achievements, and igniting curiosity in careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics."[We see children with their arms out playing a flight simulator interactive game, young people using an interactive in the Life in Orbit exhibition, a young person holding and then wearing a jet pilot helmet, a young person sitting in a demonstration ejection seat, a young person in an orange space costume looking at an astronaut suit on display and then raising their own helmet visor, and finally a museum guide speaking to a group of seated children.] "As part of Ingenium—Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation—we’re proud to collaborate with government, industry, and community partners to spark ingenuity of future innovators and fuel dreams that reach beyond the horizon."[We see an exterior shot of the Ingenium Centre, a group of people walking through the museum, a group of people standing next to a Twin Otter aircraft, a guide addressing a group in front of the Silver Dart aircraft, a guide speaking in front of a Curtiss biplane, and several shots of children sitting at the controls of a demonstration Cessna airplane.] "Discover how every day we reach for the skies to help shape the future of Canada’s aviation and space legacy."[We see a group of children throwing paper airplanes off the second-floor railing in the museum and several shots of two visitors gazing at the cupola recreation in the Life in Orbit exhibition.] [Upbeat music followed by a sparkling sound. The Ingenium and Canada Aviation and Space Museum logos appear.] [The Government of Canada wordmark appears.]

About the museum

The Canada Aviation and Space Museum brings Canadian aerospace to life in a space that inspires wonder.

With engaging exhibitions and an impressive collection of aircraft and artifacts that transport you back in time, visitors have the chance to explore Canada’s rich history and achievements in aviation and space.

Known as one of the finest aviation museums in the world, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum showcases more than 130 aircraft from both civil and military service. Located on a former military base in Ottawa, the museum offers visitors the opportunity to discover Canada’s rich aerospace history within an international context, from its beginnings in 1909 to today.

The museum’s creative and engaging programs bring aerospace history to life and stimulate a lasting interest in the fascinating world of flight. Our key topics of focus include fostering a greater appreciation for Canada’s aviation heritage, demonstrating the vital role of aviation and space in the lives of Canadians, and illustrating the significance of aviation and space in the growth and prosperity of the country.

130 +

aircraft on display

200,000

annual visitors

3

exhibitions celebrating Canada’s achievements in space

3,000

annual school program participants

115

years of aerospace history covered through our programming

1960

year the museum first opened

About Ingenium

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. Our museums and unique collection of artifacts put ingenuity in the spotlight through experiential learning on-site, online and around the country. We create amazement through sensory experiences that immerse visitors of all ages and the countless ways science, technology and innovations connect with our everyday lives.