Plan your visit
Hours
- Monday
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Tuesday
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Wednesday
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thursday
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Friday
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission
Taxes not included
| Category | Regular fees | New! Canada Strong Pass pricing* |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | $19 | $19 |
| Senior (age 60+) | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Student (25+ with valid student ID) | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Young adult (ages 18-24) | $19 | $9.50* |
| Youth (ages 3-17) | $12.25 | Free* |
| Child (age 2 and under) | Free | Free |
| Family (6 people – max 2 adults) | $49 | N/A |
| Ingenium member | Free | Free |
Advanced ticketing is recommended.
Buy tickets*Special pricing in effect during Canada Strong Pass program from June 20 to September 2, 2025
Membership
Keep the family-fun going all year long with an Ingenium membership! Enjoy unlimited admission to three world-class museums in Ottawa, access to members-only events, café and boutique discounts … and more!
Complimentary admission
Admission is free daily between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Ingenium offers free admission to all active Canadian military personnel, Canadian military veterans, Indigenous peoples, including First Nations, Inuit and Métis, and a support leader accompanying a person with disabilities. When available, presentation of an identification card is requested.
Admission is free on Canada Day (July 1) and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30).
If you have a pass for a free museum visit, please check in at the museum’s front desk. Admission will be granted for the next available time-slot.
Discount admission
Canada Strong Pass
Take advantage of all our museums have to offer this summer. Explore a range of benefits – including free and discounted admission – available through the Canada Strong Pass.
CAA
CAA members save 25% on individual tickets. Conditions apply.
Canoo
Through the Institute for Canadian Citizenship’s Canoo app, recent permanent residents and new citizens can enjoy free and discounted access to Ingenium museums.
Parking
All parking revenues help support museum programming
- Per hour
- $4
- Daily maximum*
- $9.50
- Evening flat rate after 5 p.m.
- $5.75
*A daily maximum parking ticket is valid at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, and the Canada Science and Technology Museum (same-day only).
There is no fee for parking in designated accessible parking spots. Valid accessible parking permit required.
School groups
Inspire your students with an engaging field trip to the museum! Learn more about our hands-on, dynamic school programs.
Visitor information
Visitor code of conduct
Follow these guidelines to ensure an enjoyable museum experience for all.
What’s on
Explore all the Canada Science and Technology Museum has to offer. Learn about Canadian innovation and ingenuity through engaging exhibitions, science demonstrations, workshops and special events.