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Plan Your Visit

Please allow about two to three hours for a reasonably complete visit of the Museum.

A map.

Getting Here

240 McLeod Street, Ottawa, Ontario
At the corner of McLeod and Metcalfe.

On foot: About 20 minutes (1.4 km) directly south of Parliament Hill.

GPS coordinates: 45° 24.780'N, 75° 41.330'W.

More directions.

Parking.

View of the front doors.

Hours

  • 9 am – 6 pm
  • Thursdays, Fridays:
    9 am – 8 pm

Note: Back to regular hours on September 4.

More about hours.

A museum staff member at the reception desk.

Admission

Adults $12
Student $10
Senior $10
Child $8
Tiny Tot Free
Member Free

Free admission to the permanent galleries:

  • Thurs.: 5 pm – 8 pm
  • May 18 (International Museum Day)
  • July 1 (Canada Day)

Ticket combos for 3D movie and special exhibition.

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!

An interpreter with visitors in the museum.

Group Rates

Are there 15 or more in your group?

Adults $10
Seniors
(65 and older)
$8
Students
(13 and older)
$8
Children
(ages 3–12)
$6

More about group rates.

 

Model of a Triceratops skull.

Nature Boutique

Shop at the Museum

Dinosaurs, fossils, minerals and more! Discover an exciting selection of toys, games, books and beautiful jewellery at the Nature Boutique.

 

Hours

  • 10 am – 6 pm
  • Thursdays, Fridays:
    10 am – 8 pm

What's On – Highlights

View today's items
Protective Equipment: Why Turtles Have It and Humans Need It.
Win a Trip to New Zealand!.
Trivia Game—Whales Tohorā.
Guided History Tour.
Guided Tour of Gallery Highlights.
  • Sea Monsters 3D
  • A Prehistoric Adventure
  • Movie – 3D
  • Not recommended for children aged 3 and younger
Whales Tohorā.
See everything