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If you're a history buff, art aficionado, archaeology fiend, or dabbler in the sciences, our museum picks are perfect for a rainy day or afternoon excursion! Our selections center around notable collections of historical and cultural items. Many have excellent rotating displays in addition to exceptional permanent collections.
Category: Museums - Ottawa Attractions & Activities
Address: 1 Canal Lane, Ottawa Locks – East of Parliament Hill, Ottawa, ON K1N 9J7
The Royal Engineers used this building (circa 1827) as a commissariat during the construction of the Rideau Canal. The city's oldest stone masonry building now contains exhibits chronicling the history of Bytown and Ottawa.
Category: Museums - Ottawa Attractions & Activities
Address: 1 Vimy Pl, Ottawa, ON K1R 1C2
This wide-ranging, inspirational ensemble of military items highlights Canada's participation in both wartime and peacekeeping events, including both World Wars. As you tour the museum, you'll come across everything from decorations and insignias to weapons and uniforms. An educational experience for the entire family.
Category: Museums - Ottawa Attractions & Activities
Address: 240 McLeod St, Ottawa, ON K1P 6P4
[The museum is undergoing renovations until 2010. Although it will be open during that time, some galleries may be closed. Call ahead for details.] Noted for its magnificent architecture, this downtown museum chronicles Canadian history from prehistoric times to the present. In 2006, the museum reopened the west wing of the building with brand new...
Musée canadien des civilisations
Category: Museums - Ottawa Attractions & Activities
Address: 100 Laurier St, Gatineau, QC K1A 0M8
Canada's national museum of human history offers a fascinating presentation of the country's cultural heritage. Visitors can learn about life in Canadian settlements from prehistoric times up to the present day, via fun, interactive and traditional exhibits. The museum's collection includes over 3.75 million artifacts ranging from art, textiles...
Category: Museums - Ottawa Attractions & Activities
Address: 11 Aviation Pkwy, Ottawa, ON K1K 4R3
This collection of 100 vintage aircraft is among the best of its kind in the world. See a replica of the plane that made the first powered flight in Canada, as well as engines, propellers and various aeronautical antiques. The museum also contains an impressive research library with more than 7000 books, 5000 bound magazines, and 7000 airframe,...
Category: Museums - Ottawa Attractions & Activities
Address: 245 Sparks St, Ottawa, ON K1A 0G9
A veritable numismatics haven, this museum is located in Ottawa's Centre Town area. In addition to containing an impressive collection of global currency and the world's largest coin, other exhibits include bracelets made from elephant hair, cowrie shells and whales' teeth. Also featured is the country's most complete collection of Canadian...
Musée des beaux-arts du Canada
Category: Museums - Ottawa Attractions & Activities
Address: 380 Sussex Dr, ByWard Market, Ottawa, ON K1N 9N4
This magnificent, glass-towered structure houses one of the world's premier collections of Canadian art as well as the reconstructed Rideau Convent Chapel. Three food-sevice areas and a bookstore provide further enjoyment. Additional charges may apply for special exhibitions.
Musée des sciences et de la technologie du Canada
Category: Museums - Ottawa Attractions & Activities
Address: 1867 Saint-Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1G 5A3
Canada's largest science and technology museum features antique cars, steam locomotives, printing presses, a space travel simulator and agricultural machinery. The many hands-on exhibits provide fun for the entire family. Enjoy an evening of stargazing using Canada's largest refractor telescope.
Category: Museums - Ottawa Attractions & Activities
Address: 380 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, ON K1N 9N4
The National Gallery of Canada is known for its impressive architecture as well as a world-class collection of Canadian art. Among the exhibits you can enjoy fine examples of art from the Group of Seven, Aboriginal works, photography, sculpture and paintings from the 1700s onward. Works from European artists such as Corot, Chagall and Picasso are...
Category: Museums - Ottawa Attractions & Activities
Address: 2 Daly Ave, Arts Court, Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2
Housed in the city's municipal arts center, this gallery presents changing exhibits of contemporary and Canadian art from their ever-expanding collection. The modern Canadian collection includes paintings, sculpture, photography, installations and multi media. The Firestone Collection includes pieces from 1900-1980, and includes a large number of...
