Membership
Your insider access to Canada’s wonders of science and innovation.
Begin new traditions with family and friends all year long with exclusive experiences and endless access to Ingenium’s three museums that span soil to space, and everything in between. Turn your membership into your community gateway for curiosity, connection and hands-on discovery.
An Ingenium membership provides greater purpose for scientific discovery, spontaneous family fun, and a community destination of joy and wonder.
What you’ll get
Unlimited admission
With unlimited access to all three Ingenium museums, return as often as curiosity calls.
Reciprocal admission
Enjoy complimentary reciprocal access to many science centres and museums through the Canadian Association of Science Centres and the Association of Science and Technology Centers.
Exclusive invitations
Experience science in ways that truly amaze with exclusive access to special events, previews, and programs designed just for members.
Café discount
Pause, relax, and recharge with a 10% off at Ingenium’s in-house cafés.
Boutique discount
Save 10% on unique merchandise at all Ingenium boutiques.
Parking pass
Enjoy easy arrival with the option to purchase a members-only parking pass.
Choose your membership
Family: $135/year
Ideal for adults with children and grandchildren, a family membership includes up to two named adults and children or grandchildren (ages 17 and under).
Individual: $68/year
Enjoy browsing museums on your own? If so, an individual membership is perfect for one named adult (age 18 or older).
Daycare: $135/year
Perfect for a group of tiny tots or a special needs group, a daycare membership offers weekday admission for up to 12 people from a single daycare or special-needs group.
Discounts and add-ons
- 15% discount if at least one named member is a senior (ages 60 and up), a student (ages 18+ and enrolled in school), or lives out of town (at least 100 kilometres outside of Ottawa). Only one of the aforementioned options can be claimed per membership purchase. Not available for daycare memberships.
- CAA Members receive a 10% discount towards an annual Ingenium membership, valid at each of the three museums. Present your CAA card at the museum admission desk to redeem this discount.
- An annual parking pass can be added to any membership purchase for $39
- All memberships offer guest add-on options: +1 guest ($40 extra), +2 guests ($60 extra)
Membership auto-renewal
Ingenium offers an auto-renewal option for members. This convenient option not only ensures that membership benefits continue without interruption, but saves you an additional 10% off future automatic renewals!
Our museums
Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
Enjoy a family-friendly fresh-air adventure at the world’s only working farm in the heart of a capital city.
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
Let your imagination take flight at one of the finest aviation museums in the world.
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Tap into your inner scientist as you explore Canadian innovation and ingenuity in an immersive and engaging way.
Frequently asked questions
Have questions? We’re here to help! We’ve included answers to some of our most frequently asked questions below, but if you need more information, please contact us at [email protected], or call us at 613-991-3053 or 1-866-442-4416.
Yes! You may use your membership as early as the day of the purchase. A confirmation email is sent to the provided email address as a proof of membership, along with e-ticketing instructions.
Yes, gift memberships are a great idea—and can be sent directly to the recipient. Select the “Purchase as a gift” option under the appropriate category above.
Yes. The members-only parking add-on can be purchased at any time during the course of a membership. If you wish to purchase a parking pass after you have purchased a membership, please call the membership office at 613-991-3053 or 1-866-442-4416.
No, guests need to be accompanied by a named cardholder with the + guest add-on.
There’s no limit to the number of times you can visit the Ingenium museums during your membership period.
Ingenium belongs to two great reciprocal agreements: the Canada Association of Science Centres and the Association of Science and Technology Centres. These agreements allow Ingenium members complimentary admission to other participating institutions.
Please note:
- You must reside more than 150 km (90 miles) away from any institution you wish to visit
- You must show your Ingenium digital membership card to prove your membership
- You may be required to show proof of residency
- Only applies to family and individual memberships. Add-ons such as guests and parking are not recognized at participating reciprocal institutions.
- We recommend that you contact the institution you wish to visit beforehand to confirm their admission policies for reciprocal members
- Ingenium assumes no responsibility for how these agreements are implemented at other participating institutions
- Reciprocal agreements are subject to change without notice
Membership benefits do not extend to additional discounts on school programs or summer camps.
Corporate membership
An Ingenium corporate membership can be a great way to reward employees, while also demonstrating your commitment to the people who keep your business humming.