Visit, Explore and Discover

A frog.

Frogs – A Chorus of Colours

May 22 to – January 9

Meet some fascinating amphibians in this exhibition. Listen to frog calls, and check out a skeleton of the world's largest frog.

An anemone on the ocean bottom.

RBC Blue Water Gallery

Opening May 22

Explore our greatest and most precious natural resource. Observe live animals, participate in hands-on activities and meet our star attraction: a real skeleton of a blue whale.

The museum under construction. The Williams James Topley Collection, National Archives of Canada PA-042281.

History and Buildings

Stone, Fire and Glass

Our 100-year-old, beautiful heritage building has recently undergone a major makeover. Learn more about the renovations and the rich history of the museum.

A girl being held up to the mouth of a dinosaur (Daspletosaurus torosus) model.

Our Exhibitions

Lots to see and do in our temporary special exhibitions and permanent signature galleries. Take a look!

A drop of water with Earth superimposed on it, hanging from a blade of grass.

Support the Museum

Be a Champion

Become a member, make a donation, or become a sponsor: you'll receive real rewards, and champion our natural world. Join us today!

Logo of Teacher Zone.

Teacher Zone

Everything for Back-to-School!

Teachers, our Teacher Zone is full of bright ideas:

August 17 2010

Beginner's Guide to Minerals and Rocks

New rock-and-mineral guide for beginners by museum mineralogist Joel Grice.

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What to see and do at the Museum

Your Photos

New from our Flickr Group members.

Illustration: The front of the renovated museum.

Visit Us

240 McLeod Street
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada

Telephone:

613.566.4700
TTY: 613.566.4770

Toll-free (Canada/U.S.A):

800.263.4433
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