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Science for tots

Tuesdays, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. (0 to 12 months) | Tuesdays, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (12 to 24 months)

February 11, 2025 – April 8, 2025
12:00 AM
A mother with long red hair and a green sweater is carrying a baby in a forward-facing baby carrier, the mom is holding the babies hand up to a fury piece of material in a circular wooden frame.

Explore science with your little one through play and wonder!

Note: This event is sold out.

Caregivers are invited to immerse themselves and their little ones in a fun and creative weekly science lesson. Spark their natural curiosity and nurture a love of science that will last a lifetime!

During your four-week session, see how fun and easy is to learn about science with your little one! From stargazing in the inflatable planetarium to using the senses to explore light and sound, enjoy hands-on learning through play, music, and storytelling in a shared, welcoming space.

Advance registration is required and includes admission fee on the day of your visit. Ingenium members will receive a discount code to apply towards registration. Watch for the discount code in the member newsletter.

Program schedule:

Session 1 
  • Feb 11: Five senses
  • Feb 18: Rainbows
  • Feb 25: Trains and motion
  • March 4: Snow
Session 2
  • March 18: Gravity
  • March 25: Sound
  • April 1: Materials
  • April 8: Planets and stars

Additional event information:

  • This event includes free entry to the museum
  • Children will engage in sensory play so please bring extra clothes for your baby
  • We recommend bringing a baby carrier for the museum portion of the program if you have one
$76 + tax per 4-week session (Members receive a 20% discount)

Frequently asked questions

Due to space limitations registration is limited to one adult and one child.

There are no refunds for a missed session.

Participants may cancel up to 48 hrs before the start of the series. Please reach out to our customer engagement team contact@ingeniumcanda.org to do so.

Due to limited space there is no drop-in option. If there are spaces available participants can sign-up mid-session at a pro-rated price.

The activities will be delivered with the target age group in mind but participants may sign up for the alternative timeslot if it better fits their schedule.

This program is for any caregiver and their child aged 0 to 24 months. A caregiver can identify as a mom, dad, parent, grandparent, friend, or other care provider.

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Uncover Canada’s story of science and technology in Ottawa, with daily experiments, hands-on museum exhibitions, and a remarkable collection of artifacts from locomotives to bicycles.

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