Canada Agriculture Museum
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| Location | (861) Prince of Wales Drive at the Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, |
| Coordinates | 45°23′16″N 75°42′33″E / 45.387766°N 75.709083°E |
| Type | National Museum |
| Website | www.agriculture.technomuses.ca |
The Canada Agriculture Museum (French: Musée de l'agriculture du Canada) in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, houses a modern working farm. Its purpose is to illustrate how advances in farming science and technology have transformed the lives of Canadians. The museum holds exhibits, public programs, facility rentals, special events, and live demonstrations.[1]
Animal Barns: Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed December 25.
Exhibitions: March 1 to November 30, daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cold Weather Changes: December to February. Barns remain open; exhibitions close; daily demonstrations end; admission by donation.
Events held: "Sheep Shearing Festival" held each May, an Ice Cream festival held each August, A Barnyard Halloween, photography contest for Members and Baskets with Panache! fundraising event, to name a few.
Location: (861) Prince of Wales Drive (between the traffic circle and Baseline Rd), Ottawa, Canada.
Plenty of free parking and bike racks. Bike parking available just before the Admissions booth.
To reach the Museum by bus, please use the OC Transpo travel planner.
The museum is controlled by the Canada Science and Technology Museums Corporation, which is responsible for preserving and protecting Canada's scientific and technical heritage. The Corporation has a staff of about 275 and is responsible for three museums:
- Canada Agriculture Museum
- Canada Science and Technology Museum
- Canada Aviation and Space Museum
The Museum is affiliated with the Canadian Museums Association, the Canadian Heritage Information Network, and the Virtual Museum of Canada.
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