Canadian Museum of Nature
The Canadian Museum of Nature is Canada's national natural history museum, housed since 1911 in the castle-like Victoria Memorial Museum Building in Ottawa. A glass tower was added in a renovation completed in 2010. Its galleries show fossils and dinosaurs, a blue whale skeleton, Canadian mammals and birds, minerals and an Arctic gallery.
Good to know
- Opening hours
- Mon 09:30–16:00Tue closedWed 09:30–16:00Thu 09:30–20:00Fri–Sun 09:30–16:00
- Price
- From $20.73
Hours checked October 16, 2026 · source nature.ca
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- General admission to all permanent galleries and exhibitions
- Access to Featured Exhibitions
- Coat check & WiFi
- Access to Nature Café and Boutique
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Frequently asked questions
Is Canadian Museum of Nature free?
No. Tickets start at $20.73.
What are the opening hours of Canadian Museum of Nature?
Opening hours: Mon 09:30–16:00 · Tue closed · Wed 09:30–16:00 · Thu 09:30–20:00 · Fri–Sun 09:30–16:00.
Where can I buy tickets for Canadian Museum of Nature?
Tickets are sold online by Tiqets, from $20.73.