Museum
Canadian Museum of Nature
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The Canadian Museum of Nature is set in a stunning Victorian castle-like structure that once served as the country's first parliament building. Visitors explore galleries dedicated to fossils, including impressive dinosaur skeletons, as well as gems and minerals from across Canada. The museum also features a live butterfly pavilion and a water-filled exhibit on the Arctic. Interactive stations and a glass tower offering panoramic views of Ottawa make this a family-friendly destination that blends historic architecture with modern science.
Don't miss
- The Talisman Energy Fossil Gallery with full dinosaur skeletons and a giant ground sloth
- The Earth Gallery showcasing glittering crystals and a massive amethyst geode
- The live butterfly pavilion where tropical butterflies flutter freely around visitors
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Canadian Museum of Nature
You can visit Canadian Museum of Nature 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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