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Canadian Museum of History Gatineau

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Journey through Canada's history, from time immemorial to the present day, at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau. Explore the outstanding achievements of First Peoples and marvel at the world's largest indoor collection of totem poles. In the Canadian History Hall, authentic artifacts and compelling stories bring to life the events, personalities and historical currents that have shaped the country, celebrating Canadian achievements while also exploring darker chapters of the past from multiple perspectives. Your skip-the-line ticket also gives you access to the museum's permanent galleries and special exhibitions, the Canadian Children's Museum and the CINE+ Theatre, where a wide array of documentary films takes you on a journey through culture and history. A downloadable museum app offers exhibition overviews, interactive maps, images and 360-degree virtual reality tours, and staff are on hand in the galleries to share stories and information about certain exhibitions.

Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

Skip the line and enter the Canadian Museum of History, with access to the Canadian Children's Museum and the CINE+ Theatre included.

Inclusions

Skip-the-line entry to the Canadian Museum of History
Access to all permanent galleries and special exhibitions
Admission to the Canadian Children's Museum
Admission to the CINE+ Theatre
Downloadable museum app

US$ 20.40

Highlights

Skip the line into the Canadian Museum of History
Marvel at the world's largest indoor collection of totem poles
Explore the outstanding achievements of First Peoples
Discover the people and events that shaped Canada in the Canadian History Hall
Watch documentary films about culture and history at the CINE+ Theatre
Visit the Canadian Children's Museum, included with your ticket

What's Included

Skip-the-line entry to the Canadian Museum of History
Access to all permanent galleries and special exhibitions
Admission to the Canadian Children's Museum
Admission to the CINE+ Theatre
Downloadable museum app with exhibition overviews, interactive maps, images and 360-degree virtual reality tours (English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Korean and Mandarin)

What's Not Included

Food and beverages
Parking (available on site for a fee)
Other personal expenses

Child Adult Policy

Adult: 18 years and over
Youth: 13 to 17 years
Child: 2 to 12 years
Infant tickets (ages 0 to 1) cannot be booked online; please contact JTR Holidays before booking for an infant
Children aged 0 to 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult

Opening Hours

Monday to Wednesday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday to Sunday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
These hours apply from 8 September to 9 December 2026
Opening hours are subject to change

Things To Know

Free entry on Thursdays from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Free entry for one carer per visitor with a disability, Indigenous Peoples and Canoo members (Cultural Access Pass)
Re-entry is not allowed after you leave the venue
The museum is wheelchair accessible; courtesy strollers and wheelchairs can be borrowed at the Information Desk
Check the daily CINE+ film schedule when you arrive
Each visitor may carry one bag no larger than 35 cm x 30.5 cm x 19 cm
Pets are not allowed, except service animals with valid identification
The museum has a café and a full-service cafeteria; outside food may be eaten in designated areas, including the Main Lobby and the cafeteria
Exhibitions are immersive, with sound effects such as period music, voices and ambient sounds
Photography is allowed; commercial photos, videos and live broadcasting are not
Smoking is not allowed, and dangerous items such as bottles, firecrackers and lasers are prohibited

Location

Canadian Museum of History
100 Laurier St, Gatineau, QC K1A 0M8
Please refer to the map for assistance

How To Redeem

Show your smartphone voucher at the entrance
The voucher is valid only on the date you booked

Cancellation Policy

Free Cancellation: Cancel at least 48 hours before the scheduled visit to receive a refund.
Late Cancellation: Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the scheduled visit will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
Refund Processing Charges: Approximately 4% will be deducted from the refundable amount to cover payment gateway and refund transaction fees. These charges are not retained by JTR Holidays.

FAQs

Below are some commonly asked questions. If you have any additional inquiries or need further clarification, please reach out to our team via live chat, contact us form, or WhatsApp.

You can see the world's largest indoor collection of totem poles and explore the achievements of First Peoples. The Canadian History Hall shows events and people that shaped Canada.

Your ticket includes skip-the-line entry, access to all permanent galleries and special exhibitions, the Canadian Children's Museum, the CINE+ Theatre and a downloadable museum app.

The museum is open Monday to Wednesday and Friday to Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, from 8 September to 9 December 2026. Opening hours are subject to change.

Yes, there is free entry on Thursdays from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Yes. Children aged 0 to 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Child tickets are for ages 2 to 12 and Youth tickets for ages 13 to 17. Infant tickets (ages 0 to 1) cannot be booked online, so please contact JTR Holidays before booking for an infant.

Show your smartphone voucher at the entrance. The voucher is valid only on the date you booked.

You can cancel free of charge at least 48 hours before your visit. Late cancellations incur a 100% fee, and about 4% is deducted from refunds for processing charges.

Yes, the museum is wheelchair accessible and you can borrow courtesy strollers and wheelchairs at the Information Desk.