National Museum of Science and Technology
The largest of its kind in Canada - this museum fulfills
its mission through its collection, permanent, temporary and
travelling exhibits, special events, school programs, workshops
and demonstrations, publications, loans, conferences and
lectures, expert advice and joint action with other museums and
organizations of similar goals and interests.
A visit to the museum will allow the visitor to push buttons,
turn dials, pull levers to experience science and technology
first-hand, as you discover artifact-rich exhibits featuring
marine and land transportation, astronomy, communications, space,
domestic technology, computer technology and printing.
Science and technology have changed Canada and influenced its
people. The transformation of Canada, from the period of early
exploration and settlement to the present, has been marked by
achievements in science and technology. The special role of the
National Museum of Science and Technology Corporation is to help
the public to understand the ongoing relationships between
science, technology and Canadian society.
Transformation of Canada
The Museum's mandate, to study "the Transformation of
Canada," can be broken into sub-themes: Canadian context;
finding new ways, how "things" work and people, science
and technology.
Canadian Context:
- Context shapes the evolution of science and technology.
Canadian achievements reflect the challenges overcome and
the choices made in developing the nation in light of
vast geographical distances, a harsh physical environment
and limited resources in terms of skilled workers and
available capital.
Finding New Ways:
- The search for new knowledge and new ways of doing things
is basic to human nature. Science and technology have
played key roles in efforts to find new ways of living,
learning and working.
How "Things" Work:
- Developing an understanding of how "things"
work can make people more aware of factors that have
contributed to the transformation of Canada, such as
scientific principles and physical properties. At the
most basic level, taking apart an object, process or
system (both physically and conceptually) provides
important insight into the world we live in.
People, Science and Technology:
- People have a dynamic relationship with science and
technology. Domestic and work lives are shaped and
influenced by scientific and technological change. At the
same time, individually and collectively, people shape
the evolution of science and technology through their
decisions and actions. However, our ability to direct and
control scientific and technological advancements is not
absolute; choices and trade-offs often have to be made
with the consequences in mind.
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