Visit the Canadian Museum of History to discover the events, experiences, people, and objects that have shaped Canada's culture and history. Explore the incredible permanent exhibitions at your own pace.

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Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

Learn about more than 15,000 years of Canada’s rich history
Discover permanent and special exhibitions in galleries spread over four floors
Marvel at the world’s largest indoor collection of totem poles

Full description

Experience Canada’s rich history in exciting new ways at The Canadian Museum of History and tour the expansive permanent exhibitions. The Museum is located five minutes from downtown Ottawa and Parliament Hill. Explore immersive galleries and learn about the outstanding achievements of First Peoples. The signature exhibition, the Canadian History Hall, reveals the events, personalities, and historical currents that have shaped Canada. Make the most of your visit with the free multilingual museum guide. Download the app prior to arrival to unlock exhibition overviews, interactive maps, images, and 360-degree virtual reality tours.

Includes

Admission to the Canadian Museum of History
Access to permanent galleries
Access to special exhibitions
Multilingual Museum Guide app (available for download)
Complimentary coat check

Food or drinks
Parking

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

The meeting point is at the Canadian Museum of History (includes the Canadian Children’s Museum), 100 Rue Laurier, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. The museum is easily accessible from downtown Ottawa by foot, bicycle, public transit, Aqua-Taxi (summer) or car.

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What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Smoking
Food and drinks
Pets (assistance dogs allowed)

Know before you go

Museum opening hours vary seasonally
Parking is available on site
Children 12 years of age and above can visit the Museum by themselves
Children under 12 years of age need an adult escort
The Children's Museum remains closed
The CINÉ+ remains closed

Gatineau: Canadian Museum of History Admission

Gatineau: Canadian Museum of History Admission

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