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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.

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View of the front doors.

Hours

  • Mon., Tues., Wed., Sat., Sun.: 9 to 6
  • Thurs., Fri.: 9 to 8

More about hours.

A line of people in silhouette.

Admission

Adults $10
Student $8
Senior $8
Child $6
Tiny Tots Free
Family $25
Free Thursdays: 5 to 8

More about admission.

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 Visits

New amenities, services, activities!

More than 15 people in your group?

Adults: $6
Seniors: $6
Students: $4
Children: $4
  • 4 and older
Children: Free
  • 3 and younger

More about group visits.

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.

Open:
Daily—9 to 6
Thurs. & Fri.—9 to 8

What's On – Highlights

View today's items
Macro Invertebrates.
Reptiles and Amphibians.
AQUA.
  • AQUA
  • Exhibition – Temporary exhibition
Frogs – A Chorus of Colours.
Canadian Wildlife Photography of the Year.
See everything