Museums in Ottawa

Museums & Art Centers

Ottawa’s collection of national museums spans the history of Canada, from its natural origins to its military achievements. The Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau showcases indigenous cultures and postmodern architecture, while the Canadian War Museum details the nation's military legacy. Natural history comes alive at the Canadian Museum of Nature, and the National Arts Centre serves as a hub for performing arts along the Rideau Canal. Specialized sites like the Bytown Museum and Billings Estate explore local heritage, while the Bank of Canada Museum focuses on economic history.

Museums & Art Centers — Map

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Canadian Museum of History

The Canadian Museum of History is a national museum on anthropology, Canadian history, cultural studies, and ethnology in Gatineau, Quebec,…

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Canadian War Museum

The Canadian War Museum is a national museum on the country's military history in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

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Canadian Museum of Nature

The Canadian Museum of Nature is a national natural history museum based in Canada's National Capital Region.

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National Arts Centre

The National Arts Centre is a performing arts organization in Ottawa, Ontario, along the Rideau Canal.

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Canada Agriculture and Food Museum

The Canada Agriculture and Food Museum is a national agricultural museum in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

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Bank of Canada Museum

Currency Museum may refer to:

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Bytown Museum

The Bytown Museum is a museum in Ottawa located in the Colonel By Valley at the Ottawa Locks of the Rideau Canal at the Ottawa River, just…

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Billings Estate Museum

The Billings Estate National Historic Site is a heritage museum in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

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