Explore the Wonders of Light and Glow!
Canadian Children’s Museum

Shine a little light on winter’s darkness with light-themed activities!

This time of year reminds us of the importance of light and warmth through the long winter nights.

Step into the magic of the holiday season at the Canadian Children’s Museum, where we are lighting up the darkest days of the year! Enjoy hands-on fun as you play with light in glowing experiments, engage in illuminating activities, and make bright discoveries.

Spark wonder and create lasting memories in this playful, family-friendly experience.

Lantern Quest
Canadian Children’s Museum

Find colourful hidden lanterns as we light up the dark days of winter.

Six bright lanterns are hidden throughout the Canadian Children’s Museum. Can you find them all? Each lantern is a different colour, waiting to be discovered by curious eyes.

Find all six and see how light brings us joy, even on the darkest days of winter. This season, let the glow and warmth of lanterns guide your way!

Projecting Fun
Canadian History Hall Lobby

Light up the night and spark your imagination in a magical environment.

Step into our enchanted dome and camping tent and let your imagination come to life! With flashlights and portable projectors in hand, you can light up the night. Pretend to build a campfire, read stories, and spot woodland creatures hiding in the trees.

In this activity, every beam of light leads to a new adventure. Just like the stars and twinkling lights above, your imagination can spark brand-new stories, just waiting to be told.

The Light Trail
Canadian History Hall

Explore history through illuminated objects from the national collection.

Take a journey through the national collection, where objects shine, sparkle and glow with meaning. From items that once illuminated the past to those with cultural and historical significance, each stop reveals a story.

Move from gallery to gallery to see what secrets the light will reveal.