Museum
National Gallery of Canada
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The National Gallery of Canada houses over 75,000 works, with a strong focus on Canadian and Indigenous art, including the renowned Group of Seven paintings and Inuit sculptures. The building itself is a masterpiece, with its glass tower and the iconic Maman spider sculpture out front. Visitors can explore galleries spanning from historical European masters to contemporary installations. The Rideau Street Chapel, a restored 19th-century chapel inside the museum, is a hidden gem.
Don't miss
- Admire the Group of Seven's vibrant landscapes in the Canadian art galleries.
- See the massive Maman spider sculpture by Louise Bourgeois outside the entrance.
- Visit the Rideau Street Chapel, a beautifully preserved Gothic Revival interior.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit National Gallery of Canada
You can visit National Gallery of Canada 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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