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Products and Services

The range of products and services available from the Canadian Museum of Nature is as broad and as interesting as the range of activities.

Whether you’re looking for a beautiful venue for your next event, a new exhibition for your institution, a natural-history-inspired game or book, or scientific expertise, we can help you find it.

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Facility Rentals

Planning an event in Ottawa? Let our elegant, historic, castle-like setting and our dedicated staff help you create a magical event to remember!

  • Completely renovated, modernized facilities
  • Beautiful venues including the new tower

More information on facility rentals.

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Travelling Exhibition Rentals

Looking for new programming for your institution? We have many popular travelling exhibitions—small and large—that tour across Canada.

See the complete list and reserve today!

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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 – 5 pm
  • Thursdays: 10 am – 8 pm
  • Closed February 13–17
  • Closed most Mondays.
  • Monday openings and other exceptions (museum hours)
  • The boutique opens one hour after the museum.

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Product Catalogue

Shop Online

Why wait to visit the museum? Shop now! Gifts, games, videos and a wide selection of books produced by the museum are available in our online product catalogue.

Give them the gift of nature!

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Birthday Parties

Celebrate at the Museum

Give your child—aged four to eight—an unforgettable birthday party! Information.

 

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Clearance Sale

Boutique

Until February 12; deeper reductions start January 31. The owner is retiring, so everything must go! About the Nature Boutique.

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Become a Member Today

Connect with Nature All Year

Membership allows you to explore Canada's natural history as often as you wish. Spend extra time at the museum—not extra money.