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Canadian Museum of Nature Ottawa

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Non-Refundable

The Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa brings Canada's dazzling natural diversity together under one roof, across four floors of permanent galleries. Its collections, together with a passionate team of scientists and researchers, help visitors better understand our rapidly changing planet.

Come face to face with giant dinosaur skeletons, discover Canadian mammals and countless bird species, and admire stunning minerals. One of the most memorable sights is a real skeleton of a blue whale. In the Canada Goose Arctic Gallery you can immerse yourself in Canada's Arctic, and live exhibits such as the Pacific Discovery Tank bring you close to living nature.

Your entry ticket includes general admission to all permanent galleries and exhibitions, plus access to the featured exhibitions, so you can explore at your own pace. Coat check and WiFi are included, and the Nature Café and Boutique are there when you need a break or a souvenir. Simply scan your mobile ticket with the admissions staff when you arrive.

Entry Ticket

General admission to all permanent galleries and exhibitions of the Canadian Museum of Nature, with access to the featured exhibitions. Explore four floors of galleries at your own pace.

Inclusions

General admission to all permanent galleries and exhibitions
Access to Featured Exhibitions
Coat check & WiFi

US$ 20.80

Highlights

See giant dinosaur skeletons and a real blue whale skeleton
Explore four floors of permanent galleries showing Canada's natural diversity
Discover Canadian mammals, countless bird species and stunning minerals
Immerse yourself in Canada's Arctic in the Canada Goose Arctic Gallery
See live exhibits such as the Pacific Discovery Tank
Visit the featured exhibitions, included with your ticket

What's Included

General admission to all permanent galleries and exhibitions
Access to Featured Exhibitions
Coat check & WiFi
Access to Nature Café and Boutique
Applicable taxes & processing fees

What's Not Included

Workshops & special event programming
Parking (paid parking is available onsite)

Child Adult Policy

Adult ticket: ages 18-64
Senior ticket: ages 65 and over
Student ticket: ages 13 and over
Child ticket: ages 3-12
Children under 3 enter free, booked together with an Adult or Senior ticket
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Opening Hours

Winter hours, 8 September 2026 to 20 May 2027
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday: closed
Longer hours, with Tuesdays open, during the winter holidays and spring break (27 February to 21 March 2027)
Closed on 24 and 25 December, 1 January and 18-27 January
Last entry is 1 hour and 15 minutes before closing
Opening hours are subject to change

Things To Know

Wheelchair accessible
Smartphone tickets accepted
On Thursdays the museum is open until 8:00 PM, and entry after 5:00 PM is complimentary

Location

Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 2R1, Canada
Please refer to the map for assistance

How To Redeem

Scan your mobile ticket with the admissions staff upon arrival

Cancellation Policy

Non-Refundable: These tickets cannot be cancelled and no refunds can be made.

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 giant dinosaur skeletons, a real blue whale skeleton, Canadian mammals, countless bird species, stunning minerals, and live exhibits like the Pacific Discovery Tank. You can also explore Canada's Arctic in the Canada Goose Arctic Gallery.

Your ticket includes general admission to all permanent galleries and exhibitions, access to featured exhibitions, coat check, WiFi, and access to the Nature Café and Boutique.

From 8 September 2026 to 20 May 2027, the museum is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM and Thursday from 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM, and is closed on Tuesday. Hours are longer, with the museum also open on Tuesdays, during the winter holidays and spring break (27 February to 21 March 2027). It is closed on 24 and 25 December, 1 January and 18-27 January. Last entry is 1 hour and 15 minutes before closing. Opening hours are subject to change.

Children aged 3-12 need a child ticket and must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 3 enter free when booked together with an Adult or Senior ticket. Adult tickets are for ages 18-64, seniors 65 and over, and students 13 and over.

Yes, the museum is wheelchair accessible.

You scan your mobile ticket with the admissions staff when you arrive to enter the museum.

No, these tickets cannot be cancelled and no refunds can be made.

It is located at 240 McLeod Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 2R1, Canada.