Please allow two to three hours for a reasonably complete visit to the museum.

A museum staff member at the reception desk.

Admission

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Adult $14.50
Senior $12.50
Student (18+) $12.50
Student (13+) $12.50
Child $10.50
Tiny Tot Free
Member Free

Tax is not included.

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View of the front doors.

Hours

Open
Monday, March 4
Monday, March 11

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.

Life-sized models of the dinosaurs Daspletosaurus torosus and Vagaceratops irvinensis in our fossil gallery.

Our Exhibitions

Windows on the natural world:
Fossils, Arctic, Water, Earth, Mammals, Birds, Nature Live and Special Exhibitions.

Life-sized models of the dinosaur Vagaceratops irvinensis surround visitors in our fossil gallery.

Groups

  • 15 or more people
  • Tourism professionals
  • School visits

Information about group visits.

Nature Boutique

Shop at the Museum

Dinosaurs, toys, minerals and more! Discover a nature-themed selection of souvenirs at the Nature Boutique.

Hours

  • From 9:30 am until the museum closes
  • Closed most Mondays
  • Exceptions.