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The Canadian Museum of Nature is a part of Ottawa that is not to be missed.

• The museum's signature galleries and special exhibitions draw visitors from around the world. Fossils and dinosaurs, mammals, birds, water, Earth—there's something here for everyone.
• It's worth a visit for the architecture alone! The museum is a massive 100-year-old heritage building fondly known as "the castle." It's more than just a landmark; it's a piece of our collective history. Read more about this excellent example of 20th-century architecture.

Organizing a special trip for a group?

• You'll find some good-to-know info about Group Visits.
• Group-tour organizers may also find it helpful to review the information about bus parking and drop-off (284 Kb PDF).

For more information, please contact us:
Tel.: 613.566.4701
Fax: 613.566.4798
reservations@mus-nature.ca

What's On – Highlights

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• Museum Closed Today

• The museum is closed on Mondays in autumn and winter (except holidays, some Mondays around Christmas and New Year's, and during spring break). Hours.

  See the schedule of What's On for other days.

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