Nature Exchange | Science North Sales

Increased memberships

Encourages Repeat visitation

Turnkey Installation

Customizable to your space

Nature Exchange is a one-of-a-kind adventure.

Discover the new Nature Exchange, reimagined for 2025 and beyond.

Nature Exchange is a turnkey, modular experience that fuses real-world discovery with interactive learning and a visitor app—designed to drive repeat visits and memberships.

Explorers of all ages can learn about the great outdoors, trade their discoveries, and swap stories—all in exchange for something new!

Curiosity is the most valuable thing you can bring. Found a cool rock, sketched an insect, or have a great field story? Share it at a Nature Exchange location or through the app to earn points to trade for new treasures.

Anyone can swap treasures for points—and the more you learn, the more you earn. Knowledge counts as much as the object. Each trade sparks conversation and discovery, turning exploration into a lasting connection with the natural world.

The Nature Exchange turnkey package includes all training, software, hardware, equipment, and cabinetry to install a complete visitor experience that attracts repeat visits.

Nature Exchange is now available as a temporary or permanently-installed experience.

Biology and Ecology

Geology

Life Science

Conservation & Ethics

Biodiversity

Botany

How Nature Exchange Works

Explore. Visitors collect natural objects or make artworks inspired by nature.

Learn. Visitors learn about what they’ve found—and knowledge earns them points.

Trade. At your Nature Exchange Trading Centre, they trade for something new.

Repeat! Every interaction builds deeper curiosity, learning, and connection.

Why Nature Exchange is a Must-Have Experience

With the new Nature Exchange app, you can track your points on the go, connect with friends, earn achievement badges, and more!
It’s Addictive (in a good way) — Visitors come back again and again because every trade and experience are different.
Drives Memberships & Repeat Visits — 73% of Nature Exchange explorers return to trade again, and 45% become members.
Boost Dwell Time & Engagement — Visitors spend more time learning, exploring, and trading.
It Turns Your Staff into Science Superstars — Visitors don’t just trade, they swap stories, ask questions, and bond with your team.
Make Learning Irresistible — Kids light up when they discover something new, and they can’t wait to show it off.
It’s Interactive & Personal — No two trades (or stories) are the same — it’s all about what you find and learn.
Turn Curiosity into Connection — Visitors connect with nature, your staff, and each other in totally organic ways.

Proof that it Works

54,000+ active traders (and counting!)
1 in 5 visitors are active traders at Science North
80% are ages 4-15 — right in the sweet spot for family audiences
Visits last 10 minutes to 4 hours — they stick around and engage!

What's New in 2025

Nature Exchange is now smarter, sleeker, and more engaging than ever—updated for today’s learners and tomorrow’s scientists.

New App for Visitors
Gamified learning with points, badges, digital trades, and more!

Fully Flexible and Modular Exhibit Design
Turnkey and scalable, modules can be customized for your space of 250 to 1,000 square feet.

Stunning New Exhibition Design and Branding
Nature Exchange’s library of natural objects is now presented in handcrafted cabinetry and displays, designed to ignite curiosity and engagement. Reimagined branding is fresh and fun.

Improved Trading Center Database
Trade and track across connected Nature Exchange trading centers, with multilingual support and an enhanced user interface.