Taste of Science
Give your visitors a look at how and why food decay happens, in this quirky and engaging exhibition. As they step inside an oversized pantry, they will discover why food goes bad, as well as the role scientific innovation plays in keeping food fresh, nutritious and safe for as long as possible. This exhibition, developed by the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, will get audiences squirming at the sight of rotting food, ew!
Space required
- 1,000 ft² (90 m²)
- • Multiple configurations possible
Languages
- All elements are bilingual (English and French)
Target audiences
- Adults
- Children and youth
- School groups
Fees
- $2,700 / 12 weeks, plus shipping and applicable taxes
Key exhibition components
- Introductory element
- 5 interpretive stations
- Audiovisual components, objects, and interactive displays
Support material
- Educational resources activity sheet and instructions for programming and hands-on activities.
- Promotional resources
- Condition report
- Installation and packing guides
Shipping and installation
- The exhibition comes 10 modules on wheels
- Shipping covers are stored within modules
- Set-up requirements: 4 people / 1 day
Insurance
The borrowing institution must provide a valid insurance certificate.
Travel schedule
- Lambton Heritage Museum, Grand Bend, ON
- May 15 – October 25, 2025
- Swift Current Museum, Swift Current, SK
- January 4 – March 31, 2025
- Diefenbaker Canada Centre, Saskatoon, SK
- July 2 – November 2, 2024
- Greenwood Mall, Greenwood, NS
- March 6 – 17, 2024
- miSci (Museum of Innovation and Science), Schenectady, NY
- September 30, 2023 – January 7, 2024
Book now
For more information on this exhibition, its current availability, and to book it for your organization, please contact us at:
outreach-rayonnement@ingeniumcanada.org | 1-866-442-4416 ext. 2147
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