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The Canada Museum of Science and Technology is forging ahead with plans for an ambitious science park on its property, even though it has yet to secure funding for it.
The four-seasons outdoor park, which will be on land adjacent to the museum – currently being renovated and expanded – is expected to cost between $6 million and $7 million, said Alex Benay, the museum’s president and CEO.
Aimed primarily at children and youth, it will feature custom-built play structures, perhaps in the shape of atoms and molecules, that would allow visitors to combine play and recreation with an exploration of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.
“We felt the site and the region needed something to get kids moving and connect them to science in a different way than the museum,” Benay said.
As an institution, the museum tailors many of its programs to youth. But Benay said it will consider ways of expanding the park’s appeal to other demographic groups, such as seniors.
“We’re going to look at everything right now and see what we come back with. We’re not closing the door on anything right now.”
It’s important that the park operate year-round, Benay said. “If it was open only in the summer, that would defeat the purpose of community engagement.”
In winter, the park will likely feature a refrigerated ice pond. In warmer weather, Benay said, “we think we can maybe jolt the summer up with some water features.”
The idea of an outdoor science park isn’t a new one, Benay said. “We’ve been to a few museums in Israel that have some absolutely wonderful science parks.” In Canada, Calgary and Vancouver have similar parks.
The museum plans to launch a campaign this fall to raise money for the project. But it will be soliciting funding from governments, as well, Benay said.
The long-neglected museum has received generous support from the federal government in the past two years. The former Conservative government provided $80.5 million for desperately needed repairs and renovations to the main museum building, and the current Liberal government is providing $156.4 million over three years for a new collection and conservation centre.
The size and position of the park won’t be finalized until the museum completes a site master plan this fall. Once that is done, the intent is to build the park in phases over the next two or three years, as money is available.
The museum has been soliciting public ideas for the park through an online querstionnaire and consultation sessions this month. “We’re getting really good feedback so far,” Benay said.
The final public consultation will take place June 25 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on the museum’s grounds at 1867 St. Laurent Blvd.
To fill out the questionnaire, go to http://cstmc-smstc.fluidsurveys.com/s/MuseumPark-MuseoParc
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The four-seasons outdoor park, which will be on land adjacent to the museum – currently being renovated and expanded – is expected to cost between $6 million and $7 million, said Alex Benay, the museum’s president and CEO.
Aimed primarily at children and youth, it will feature custom-built play structures, perhaps in the shape of atoms and molecules, that would allow visitors to combine play and recreation with an exploration of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.
“We felt the site and the region needed something to get kids moving and connect them to science in a different way than the museum,” Benay said.
As an institution, the museum tailors many of its programs to youth. But Benay said it will consider ways of expanding the park’s appeal to other demographic groups, such as seniors.
“We’re going to look at everything right now and see what we come back with. We’re not closing the door on anything right now.”
It’s important that the park operate year-round, Benay said. “If it was open only in the summer, that would defeat the purpose of community engagement.”
In winter, the park will likely feature a refrigerated ice pond. In warmer weather, Benay said, “we think we can maybe jolt the summer up with some water features.”
The idea of an outdoor science park isn’t a new one, Benay said. “We’ve been to a few museums in Israel that have some absolutely wonderful science parks.” In Canada, Calgary and Vancouver have similar parks.
The museum plans to launch a campaign this fall to raise money for the project. But it will be soliciting funding from governments, as well, Benay said.
The long-neglected museum has received generous support from the federal government in the past two years. The former Conservative government provided $80.5 million for desperately needed repairs and renovations to the main museum building, and the current Liberal government is providing $156.4 million over three years for a new collection and conservation centre.
The size and position of the park won’t be finalized until the museum completes a site master plan this fall. Once that is done, the intent is to build the park in phases over the next two or three years, as money is available.
The museum has been soliciting public ideas for the park through an online querstionnaire and consultation sessions this month. “We’re getting really good feedback so far,” Benay said.
The final public consultation will take place June 25 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on the museum’s grounds at 1867 St. Laurent Blvd.
To fill out the questionnaire, go to http://cstmc-smstc.fluidsurveys.com/s/MuseumPark-MuseoParc
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