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Museums in Ottawa-Gatineau
Musées à Ottawa-Gatineau
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Ottawa-Gatineau is home to 25 museums, galleries, and cultural institutions listed on canada.museum. 12 offer free admission options. 8 participate in the Canada Strong Pass 2026. Scan the QR code to explore hours, contact details, and access programs.
Bank of Canada Museum
The Bank of Canada Museum is here to help you understand the economy, the Bank of Canada’s role in it, and how it matters to you.
30 Bank Street (corner of Wellington Street)
Billings Estate National Historic Site
Ottawa historic site showcasing the Billings family legacy, early farming, and one of the city’s oldest cemeteries.
2100 Cabot Street
Bytown Museum
Ottawa's community museum in the city's oldest stone building. Explores Ottawa's history from First Peoples to Bytown and now present day.
1 Canal Lane PO Box 523 Stn B
Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
Ottawa working farm museum with animals, exhibits, and hands-on experiences exploring food, agriculture, and sustainability.
901 Prince of Wales Drive
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
Ottawa museum featuring 130+ aircraft and exhibits on Canada’s aviation and space history from 1909 to today.
11 Aviation Parkway
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Experience Canada’s story of science and technology innovation/ Découvrez l’histoire de l’innovation scientifique et technologique du Canada
1867 St Laurent Boulevard
Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum
Underground Cold War bunker museum near Ottawa with exhibits, tours, and immersive experiences.
3929 Carp Road
Fairfields Heritage House
Historic Gothic farmhouse sharing local history, with gardens and green space for picnics and family visits
3080 Richmond Rd
Gallery 101
Wheelchair accessible: powered front door at grade, accessible gender-neutral washroom, and 2 story lift
280 Catherine Street
Âjagemô Exhibition Space
Free gallery provided by the Canada Council for the Arts. Open daily.
150 Elgin Street
Canadian Children's Museum
100 Laurier Street
Canadian Museum of History
Canada's history: collections, stamps, exhibits, immersive experiences. | Histoire du Canada : collections, timbres, expositions, immersion.
100 rue Laurier
Canadian Museum of Nature
Natural history museum in a historic Ottawa castle. | Musée d'histoire naturelle dans un château historique d'Ottawa.
40 McLeod St
Canadian War Museum
The Museum is located on the scenic Ottawa River Pathway. Le Musée est situé sur le sentier de la rivière des Outaouais.
1 Vimy Place
Carleton University Art Gallery
Ottawa university gallery showcasing art and ideas, founded on the Barwick collection and dedicated to community engagement.
Saint Patrick's Building- Carleton University 1125 Colonel By Drive
Galerie Montcalm
Galerie d’art à Gatineau offrant expositions variées, accès gratuit et activités éducatives toute l’année.
25, rue Laurier CP 1970, Succ. Hull
Governor General's Foot Guards Regimental Museum
Cartier Square Drill Hall
Laurier House National Historic Site
Historic home of Canadian Prime Ministers featuring period furnishings and political artifacts from early 20th century.
335 Laurier Avenue East
Musée de l'Auberge Symmes
1 rue Front Gatineau, QC
Muséoparc Vanier
Un musée rénové sur l’histoire de Vanier et la francophonie ontarienne, avec un parcours numérique ludique.
300 Pères-Blancs Ave 2e étage
Museum of Classical Antiquities
55, av. Laurier Est, salle 3104
National Gallery of Canada
Explore world-class art in a striking Ottawa landmark | Découvrez un art de classe mondiale dans un lieu emblématique d’Ottawa.
380, prom Sussex CP 427, Succ. A
Ottawa Art Gallery
Admission to the OAG is always free! L’entrée à la GAO est toujours gratuit!
50 Mackenzie King Bridge
Vintage Wings of Canada
Volunteer-run aviation charity restoring and flying historic WWII aircraft to share Canada’s aviation heritage.
1 Aviation Drive
Workers' History Museum
223 Main Street Office L233
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