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Canadian Museum of History
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The Canadian Museum of History, located across the Ottawa River in Gatineau, offers an immersive journey through Canada's past. The Grand Hall features towering totem poles and a stunning view of Parliament Hill. The First Peoples Hall presents Indigenous cultures with artifacts like a Haida canoe and a recreated longhouse. Other exhibits cover Canadian history from Viking settlements to modern times, plus a children's museum. The museum's architecture, designed by Douglas Cardinal, evokes a glacial landscape.
Don't miss
- Explore the Grand Hall's collection of Pacific Northwest totem poles and house fronts.
- Walk through the First Peoples Hall to see the 12-metre-long Haida canoe and interactive displays.
- Visit the Canadian Children's Museum for hands-on global cultural exhibits.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Canadian Museum of History
You can visit Canadian Museum of History on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
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