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An incredibly beautiful museum — inside out. The collection is magnificent and well structured. You will find the most extensive exhibition of the real totem poles in the world here. The history of Canada from First Nations to XX century is breathtaking. A must-visit venue in Canada, Gatineau, Ottawa.
The architect of this masterpiece is a genius!
The architect of this masterpiece is a genius!
There exhibits are nice but not as interactive as the War museum. We got our tickets to include the childrens museum, which was fun. But i really love the view outside the park and the totem poles.
Beautiful museum. The building itself is stunning. We got free passes from our local library (thank you!). We spent about 2-3 hours there and most of that time was spent on level 1 (which is where our interest is). The 3rd level we went through much quicker. Limited interactive exhibits for children but our kids ages 6 and 8 really enjoyed the museum.
Parking cost us $13. We went on a rainy long weekend on a Saturday and it didn’t feel overly busy. Would have liked to spend more time walking around outside. Could easily spend a whole day at this museum. Pack a picnic and sit outside and enjoy the view of parliament.
Parking cost us $13. We went on a rainy long weekend on a Saturday and it didn’t feel overly busy. Would have liked to spend more time walking around outside. Could easily spend a whole day at this museum. Pack a picnic and sit outside and enjoy the view of parliament.
Amazing museum that one can spend hours in learning the entire history of Canada. When reading reviews before my visit, I wondered how some said they could spend 4 hours to a full day in this museum, but after visiting I totally understand!
The floor that covers the indigenous history was definitely my favorite.
It is a really well done museum that is worth a visit!
The floor that covers the indigenous history was definitely my favorite.
It is a really well done museum that is worth a visit!
I didn’t go in but from here I visited the surrounding area of the museum, and it’s super nice with amazing view of the parliament building and Alexander bridge. Love the little human-made pond with a bear as well. Great spot to visit while in Ottawa and Gatineau areas
I recommend to visit this museum with a lot of time or even better on two days. It is greatly curated and one should value this with their full attention. My favorite part was downstairs, once you go beyond the grand hall with totem replica and encounter more at the first people's hall. There are lots of inspirational life stories and lovely adaptations of their voices and history. It beautifully highlights the bond between people and nature as well as similarities and differences between the peoples.
Furthermore, before entering the exhibition, you should look up to see the painted dome. It's a beautiful and meaningful composition of art.
Furthermore, before entering the exhibition, you should look up to see the painted dome. It's a beautiful and meaningful composition of art.
Decent museum that won't take a long time to make it through. They have indigenous artifacts and monuments also. The views from the outside are great since it is facing Ottawa River and Parliament Hill. So I recommend taking some time walking the outdoor pathway.
Amazing place. The Indigenous Experience is awesome, and the exhibits are amazing. Well worth a visit. If you are in Ottawa just drive over the McKenzie bridge and it's right there. Finding the entrance to the carpark was a little confusing, but well worth the bother..... I would definitely recommend it.
Pretty good roundup of the history of our country from the first native peoples through to today. Covers everything from totem poles to Bob & Doug Mackenzie. Such an odd and interesting shaped building. Lots of volume of space, fewer exhibits than you might expect. Certainly worth seeing if you are in the area. Not many other museums devoted solely to our country.
We used to take the kids years ago and mainly spent our time on the second floor (kids area) which was very nice and very educational. However, we visited recently and decided to also see the third floor (Canadian History) and LOVED it. Frankly, I plan to go back and take my time looking at all the exhibits and historic details... So much to see and read about. The first floor entails exhibits on the early Canadians and Indigenous culture, and unfortunately I did not have the chance to see all of them. Highly recommended and one of the best museums to visit while in Ottawa.
The Canadian Museum of History is a stunning establishment that invites visitors to delve into the rich tapestry of indigenous and Canadian culture. The museum offers a detailed and interactive exploration of French and English Canadian history, providing a captivating experience. One notable highlight is the striking sculpture located on the first floor, which adds to the museum’s artistic ambiance. The overall organization of the museum is impressive, making it easy to navigate and discover the various exhibits. Whether you’re new to the country or simply eager to learn more about this land, I highly recommend visiting this remarkable place.
PS. There was a free entrance during the Canada Day
PS. There was a free entrance during the Canada Day