Grand historic setting with a casual café; calming weekday atmosphere. Let the wonders of nature inspire you at the Canadian Museum of Nature.

Tell us your story/detailed overview

From dinosaurs to climate change, visit our modern and engaging exhibitions located in a beautiful heritage “castle.” The Canadian Museum of Nature is an educational and scientific institution, as well as a popular, downtown-Ottawa tourist attraction—housed in a historic castle-like building. As the national natural-history museum for Canada, it is a vibrant, multi-layered, multi-faceted organization composed of world-renowned research scientists, collection specialists, education and multimedia specialists, and innovative museum professionals. Since the museum first opened its doors to the public in 1912, it has worked to increase scientific knowledge and understanding of the natural world.

When open (hrs.)

Monday, Wednesday–Friday, 9:30 AM–4 PM Tuesday, closed

Need To Know/Community Rules

Fika moments: https://nature.ca/en/visit-us/whats-on/ FAQ: https://nature.ca/en/visit-us/plan-your-visit/