OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 23, 2026 /CNW/ -- Canada's Museums of Science and Innovation will host its annual public meeting on November 26, 2026, highlighting the organization's accomplishments during 2025–2026.

Board of Trustees Chair Neil Russon and President and CEO Christina Tessier will provide an overview of Ingenium's year one activities from its 2025–2030 Strategic Plan: Sparking Curiosity, Igniting Ingenuity, including exhibitions, research and collections, educational programming, community engagement, national outreach and operational highlights. A summary of the audited financial statements for the most recent fiscal year will also be presented.

The Annual Public Meeting will be held virtually and broadcast live on Zoom:

Ingenium's Annual Public Meeting: Fiscal year 2025-26
November 26, 2026,11:00 a.m. EST
Attendees are asked to register online in advance.

Ingenium's strategic plan focuses on three priorities: connecting society with science, technology, and innovation; cultivating belonging; and strengthening its foundations. In 2025–2026, these priorities came to life through educational STEAM programming, community collaborations, and sound financial management.

The full annual report, including performance results and financial statements, will be available on the Ingenium website.

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"This first year of our new strategic plan showed how Ingenium's mandate continues to matter in the lives of Canadians. Across our museums, programs and outreach initiatives, we created opportunities for people to engage with science, technology and innovation in ways that were relevant, welcoming and meaningful. Through collaboration with communities and industry, we broadened access to cultural participation and scientific literacy while helping more people see museums as trusted spaces for learning, dialogue and discovery."

  -    Christina Tessier, Director and CEO, Ingenium – Canada's Museums of Science and Innovation

"As Canada's museums of science and innovation, Ingenium has a unique opportunity to bring people together through curiosity, discovery and a shared understanding of our scientific and technological heritage. This year's achievements reflect the dedication of our employees, donors, communities and partners, whose support helps Ingenium reach audiences across Canada and ensure our museums remain trusted, inclusive places for learning and discovery."

  -    Neil Russon, Chair, Board of Trustees, Ingenium – Canada's Museums of Science and Innovation

Ingenium – Canada's Museums of Science and Innovation

Ingenium oversees three national museums of science and innovation in Ottawa — the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, and the Canada Science and Technology Museum. Our museums and unique collection of artifacts put ingenuity in the spotlight through experiential learning on-site, online and around the country. We create amazement through sensory experiences that immerse visitors of all ages and the countless ways science, technology and innovations connect with our everyday lives.

SOURCE Ingenium