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Museums, Galleries & Historical Sites in Ottawa Region
Whether you want to explore one of Canada's national museums or galleries or want to tour Rideau Hall, Ottawa, Gatineau, Almonte, Nepean and Perth have what you're looking for. Interested in past wars? Visit Diefenbunker, Canada's Cold War Museum or the Canadian War Museum. Or see Watson's Mill, or the Mackenzie King Estate, or one of the many pioneer villages across the region for an authentic glimpse of historical life. Whatever your passion, you'll find a place to catch your eye in Ottawa, Ontario.
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Bank of Canada Museum
A museum about the economy – it's cooler than you think. The Bank of Canada Museum is dedicated to educating Canadians about our central bank, the economy and the history of money—and to do it in fun and engaging ways.
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Ignite curiosity this summer at the Canada Science and Technology Museum! Explore interactive exhibits, daily experiments, and 11 dynamic galleries. From vintage trains to the Crazy Kitchen, it’s hands-on STEAM fun for the whole family. Plan your visit for a summer full of discovery!
Canadian Museum of History
No visit to the National Capital Region is complete without a trip to one of Canada’s most popular museums, featuring 15,000 years of Canadian social and human history, and programming for visitors of all ages.
Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
The Canada Agriculture and Food Museum is a working farm that explores the agricultural innovations that shape Canadians’ everyday lives. Meet over 200 farm animals and participate in our daily presentations, or visit the Demonstration Kitchen to learn about the science behind the food you eat.
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
With the most extensive aviation collection in Canada, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum is considered one of the finest aviation museums in the world. Explore aviation from the first flight in Canada, through the developments of the First and Second World Wars, to the jet age and into space!
Canadian Children's Museum (part of the Canadian Museum of History)
The Canadian Children’s Museum reopens May 18 with your most-beloved destinations! Discover the world through play and family time. Safety measures include timed entry and enhanced cleaning measures. Pre-booking required. Limited capacity. Masks are strongly encouraged.
Canadian War Museum
The must-see Canadian War Museum explores the cost of conflict through unique architectural features, galleries filled with works of art and military hardware, and spaces for quiet reflection.
Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum
Descend 75 feet underground and experience Ottawa’s immersive history destination. This impressive four-storey Cold War communications headquarters is now a one-of-a-kind museum and national historic site.
Visit Canada’s Parliament
Join a free guided tour of the Senate or the House of Commons, or take in an innovative multimedia show with Parliament: The Immersive Experience. Separate tickets are required for each building and can be reserved at Visit.parl.ca.
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Ignite curiosity this summer at the Canada Science and Technology Museum! Explore interactive exhibits, daily experiments, and 11 dynamic galleries. From vintage trains to the Crazy Kitchen, it’s hands-on STEAM fun for the whole family. Plan your visit for a summer full of discovery!
Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
The Canada Agriculture and Food Museum is a working farm that explores the agricultural innovations that shape Canadians’ everyday lives. Meet over 200 farm animals and participate in our daily presentations, or visit the Demonstration Kitchen to learn about the science behind the food you eat.
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
With the most extensive aviation collection in Canada, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum is considered one of the finest aviation museums in the world. Explore aviation from the first flight in Canada, through the developments of the First and Second World Wars, to the jet age and into space!
Canadian Children's Museum (part of the Canadian Museum of History)
The Canadian Children’s Museum reopens May 18 with your most-beloved destinations! Discover the world through play and family time. Safety measures include timed entry and enhanced cleaning measures. Pre-booking required. Limited capacity. Masks are strongly encouraged.