Museums in Ottawa

Ottawa Museums and Heritage Sites

Ottawa’s cultural landscape features national institutions and preserved regional landmarks. The Canadian Museum of History showcases indigenous heritage and national narratives, while the Canadian War Museum documents military service. Regional history is preserved at Watson’s Mill and the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, reflecting the area's industrial roots. Unique sites include the Diefenbunker, a four-story underground Cold War facility, and the historic Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site. From the Gothic architecture of Parliament's Centre Block to the natural history exhibits in the Victoria Memorial Museum Building, these sites span centuries of Canadian development.