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Canadian Museum of Nature / Musée canadien de la nature

CA
Museum·Educational, Engaging, Family Friendly
Canadian Museum of Nature / Musée canadien de la nature
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Canadian Museum of Nature / Musée canadien de la nature
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Canadian Museum of Nature / Musée canadien de la nature
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Canadian Museum of Nature / Musée canadien de la nature
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Canadian Museum of Nature / Musée canadien de la nature
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Canadian Museum of Nature / Musée canadien de la nature
Photo by Sarene Jamaluddin from Google Places
Canadian Museum of Nature / Musée canadien de la nature
Photo by Mateo Rios from Google Places
Canadian Museum of Nature / Musée canadien de la nature
Photo by Doobovan “The Doob” Louden from Google Places
Canadian Museum of Nature / Musée canadien de la nature
Photo by Frank Fenn from Google Places
Canadian Museum of Nature / Musée canadien de la nature
Photo by Matthew “Matt” Smith from Google Places

The Canadian Museum of Nature, located in Ottawa's Centretown, is a premier destination for exploring the wonders of natural history. Housed in a magnificent Scottish baronial-style building, the museum offers a diverse range of exhibits, from extensive fossil collections to interactive dioramas and insect displays. Ideal for families and tourists alike, the museum provides an engaging and educational experience that captivates visitors of all ages. Whether you're interested in ancient fossils or the intricacies of insect life, the museum's thoughtfully curated exhibits offer something for everyone.

The Canadian Museum of Nature, located in Ottawa's Centretown, is a premier destination for exploring the wonders of natural history. Housed in a magnificent Scottish baronial-style building, the museum offers a diverse range of exhibits, from extensive fossil collections to interactive dioramas and insect displays. Ideal for families and tourists alike, the museum provides an engaging and educational experience that captivates visitors of all ages. Whether you're interested in ancient fossils or the intricacies of insect life, the museum's thoughtfully curated exhibits offer something for everyone.

Address
240 McLeod St,Ottawa, ON K2P 2R1, Canada
Websitenature.ca
Phone(800) 263-4433
Hours
Closed
Mon
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tue
Closed
Wed
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thu
9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Fri
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Sat
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Sun
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Highlights

  • Scottish baronial-style architecture

  • Extensive fossil collections

  • Interactive dioramas

  • Diverse insect exhibits

Best For

Nature enthusiasts and families.

Currency

CAD $

Occasion Tags

Family, Tourists, Educational

Reviews

4.7
Excellent14,2 K reviews

The Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa is highly praised for its captivating natural history exhibits and stunning Scottish baronial-style architecture. With a high rating of 4.7 from over 14,000 reviews, visitors appreciate the museum's extensive fossil collections, interactive dioramas, and diverse insect displays. The museum is noted for being family-friendly and educational, providing an engaging experience for visitors of all ages. Many reviewers highlight the well-curated exhibits and the museum's ability to captivate both children and adults. Overall, it is a must-visit attraction for those interested in nature and history.

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Location

Centretown, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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