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Travelling exhibition

Taste of Science

Have you ever wondered why food spoils?

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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