A Full Basket of June Activities at the Canada Agriculture Museum

A Full Basket of June Activities
at the Canada Agriculture Museum

OTTAWA, May 23, 2008
For immediate release

Highlights in June at the Canada Agriculture Museum include Father’s Day, June 15, Baskets with Panache!, June 18, the Canadian Horse Weekend, June 28 and 29 and a variety of Daily Demonstrations throughout the month. Also, museum-goers can visit the exhibitions “Tractors” and “Brewer’s Gold”.

The Canada Agriculture Museum is living proof of the "Green Capital". In fact, Ottawa is the only world Capital that has a working farm at its heart. Canada's unique agricultural heritage is featured at the Canada Agriculture Museum, where visitors can explore the sights and sounds of typical farm life.

Father’s Day June 15
Visitors can bring Dad or Granddad to the Museum to meet the farm animals that are also fathers and to learn why these male animals are special not just on Father’s Day but all year round. Also, fathers and grandfathers will enjoy the Museum’s Tractors exhibition and see how these essential farm machines have changed over the years. As well, the fourth edition of the members' photo contest will be launched on Father’s Day. Members are invited to explore the Canada Agriculture Museum through the lens of a camera. On this special day, all fathers enter free of charge.

Baskets with Panache! June 18
The Canada Agriculture Museum hosts an exciting fundraising event called Baskets with Panache! starting at 7:00 p.m. on June 18, 2008. Live and Silent auctions of unique baskets created by community leaders, food, live music, and a country décor combine to raise funds to enable children with financial challenges to attend the Museum’s school programs and summer day camps. Tickets are $60 per person and must be purchased in advance. Tickets and event information for Baskets with Panache! are available at 613-993-7457.

Canadian Horse Weekend June 28 and 29
Visitors can watch and learn about Canadian-bred horses as they show off their abilities in demonstrations provided by the Upper Canada District (Ontario) Canadian Horse Breeders. Regular admission fees apply.

Daily Demonstrations in June
Museum educators and interpreters bring agricultural knowledge to life with daily demonstrations.

9:30 Rabbit Care - Horse & Cattle Barn

10:00 Sheep and Goats: Discover These Close Cousins - Sheep Field

10:30 Groom a Calf - Dairy Barn

11:00 Children’s Story and Craft (in English) - Activity Centre

11:15 Children’s Story and Craft (in French) - Activity Centre

12:00 How Do You Measure Up with Horses? - Horse & Cattle Barn

1:15 Ice Cream Making and Tasting - Memory Park

2:00 Cow Washing or Care - Dairy Barn

2:30 Pig Quiz - Horse & Cattle Barn

3:00 Eggs-periments - Poultry House

3:45 Afternoon Milking - Dairy Barn

Special Invitation to Seniors
Every Tuesday from March to October, seniors (60+) are admitted free.

Museum Passport
“Explore Canada's cultural treasures, its national museums, with the Museums Passport. Ottawa-Gatineau provides a uniquely capital experience through its national attractions”. The Passport is exchangeable for admission to 10 participating museums including the Canada Agriculture Museum.

Also...

On weekends, in the Demonstration Kitchen, visitors can help one of the Museum’s friendly interpreters make bread at 10:15, 2:15 and 3:15.

Visitors can help one of our interpreters care for the garden on weekends at 12:30.

Children’s Activity Centre located on the Exhibitions level (for children 6 years old and younger).

On weekends, horse-drawn Tally-Ho wagon Rides ($), weather permitting.

Not to be missed...

Father’s Day June 15
Canadian Horse Weekend June 28 and 29
Canada Day July 1

Birthday Parties
Children ages 3 -12 can enjoy a MOOving Experience with games, ice cream and a special tour of the barns. Children 5 to 12 year-old can get cooking with a Pizza Party and taste the rewards of all their hard work after visiting the animals. Round ‘em Up! Children ages 7 - 12 can make "mud pie" and take a closer look at horses and herding. For information and to register call 613 991-3053.

The Canada Agriculture Museum, which celebrates its 25^th anniversary in October 2008, connects Canadians and the world to the historical and current importance in everyday life of agricultural science and technology through engaging interpretive activities and products centred on an accessible demonstration farm.

Hours

Exhibitions:
March 1 to October 31, daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed November 1 to February 28.

Animal Barns:
Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed December 25. Admission is free to the Animal Barns November 1 to February 28.

Plenty of free parking.
General admission
Families (2 adults and 3 children): $13
Additional children: $2 per child
Additional adults: $3 per adult
Adults: $6
Children under 3: free
Children (3–14): $3
Students: $5
Seniors (60+): $5, free on Tuesdays
Members: unlimited free admission and many more benefits

Groups of 20 or more: please call 613-991-3053 for rates
Fees subject to change without notice.

Location:
Prince of Wales Drive, between the traffic circle and Baseline Road. Free parking. The Canada Agriculture Museum is located on Prince of Wales Drive on the Central Experimental Farm.

Telephone: 613 991-3044
Toll free: 1-866 442-4416
TTY: 613 991-9207
Fax: 613 993-7923
Reservations for guided tours & school programs: 613 991-3053

Web Sites: agriculture.technomuses.ca
foodforhealth.ca

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MEDIA:

David Sutin
Manager, Communications, Marketing and Farm Operations
CANADA AGRICULTURE MUSEUM
Tel. 613 996-7812;
E-mail : dsutin@technomuses.ca
or
Lucie Robillard
Communications, Marketing and Visitor Statistic Clerk
Tel. 613 943-1164;
E-mail : lrobillard@technomuses.ca