Cipher | Decipher
Pssst … want to know a secret? In this exhibition—developed by the Canada Science and Technology Museum in partnership with the Communications Security Establishment—visitors will explore the fascinating worlds of cryptology and cybersecurity. Take a peak at an authentic Enigma machine, and learn how unlocking its secrets helped lead to Allied victory during the Second World War. Visitors will discover how ciphers have been created and decoded over the years, and can see if they have what it takes to work in cryptology by making their very own secret messages and trying to solve some logic puzzles.
Space required
- 500–750 ft² (46–70 m²)
- Multiple configurations possible
Languages
- All elements are bilingual (English and French)
Target audiences
- Adults
- Children and youth
- School group
Fees
- $4,500 per 12-week period, plus shipping and applicable taxes
Key exhibition components
- 4 content sections contained in 7 free-standing modules
- Mechanical and digital interactives, including various puzzles
- An authentic Enigma machine!
Support material
- Promotional resources
- Condition report
- Installation and packing guides
Shipping and installation
- The exhibition comes in 12 crates on wheels
- Total weight: 4171 lbs. (1892 kg)
- Set-up requirements: 4 people / 2 days
Insurance
The borrowing institution must provide a valid insurance certificate.
Travel schedule
- 1000 Islands History Museum, Gananoque, ON
- May 21 – September 7, 2026
- Naval Museum of Alberta, Calgary, AB
- May 30 – September 1, 2025
- Peace River Museum, Archives and Mackenzie Centre, Peace River, AB
- February 1 – May 19, 2025
- Vaughan Public Libraries, Bathurst Clark Resource Library, Vaughan, ON
- September 20 – December 15, 2024
- Chatham-Kent Museum, Chatham, ON
- May 15 – September 8, 2024
- Museum Strathroy-Caradoc, Strathroy, ON
- February 5 – April 28, 2024
Our partners
This exhibition is made possible by:
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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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