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The Canadian Museum of History is a renowned cultural institution that hosts a wide range of events each year. With its unique architectural features, outstanding collections and world-class rental facilities, the Museum is certain to leave a positive and lasting impression of your special event.

Whether you are planning an intimate banquet, cocktail reception, conference, meeting, or even a dream wedding, your guests are sure to enjoy an unforgettable experience. Options include our internationally renowned Grand Hall — with its large indoor collection of totem poles and house fronts — and the elegant circular Hub in our new signature gallery, the Canadian History Hall.

Banquet and reception halls

In Ottawa, the Canadian Museum of History houses a large room with a circular ceiling and white tables.

Canadian History Hall

Capacity: 150 – 200
Fee: $3,500
A large room with white tables and chairs located at the Canadian Museum of History in Ottawa.

Grand Hall

Capacity: 600 – 1,000
Fee: $6,000
A wedding ceremony set up in a large open space.

Haida Gwaii Salon

Capacity: 100 – 400
Fee: $3,500
The Canadian Museum of History offers a spacious room equipped with tables and chairs, along with a grand window providing ample natural light.

Panorama Café

Capacity: 160 – 200
Fee: $4,000
A large room with tables and chairs set up for a wedding at the Canadian Museum of History in Ottawa.

River View Salon

Capacity: 24 – 140
Fee: $2,200

Conference and meeting rooms

Tables and chairs set up for a presentation

Ateliers

Capacity: 25 – 152
Fee: $1,050
A large conference room with tables and chairs located in the Canadian Museum of History in Ottawa.

Douglas Cardinal Salon

Capacity: 30 – 90
Fee: $1,300
A boardroom with facility rental options.

Executive Boardroom

Capacity: 30
Fee: $1,000
A large room with tables and chairs set up for a wedding at the Canadian Museum of History in Ottawa.

River View Salon

Capacity: 24 – 140
Fee: $2,200

Theatres

An auditorium with blue chairs, offering facility rental options.

CINÉ+

Capacity: 295 seats
Fee: $1,800 – $3,000
An auditorium with rows of seats.

Theatre

Capacity: 503 seats
Fee: $3,000 – $3,500

Weddings

A large room with white tables and chairs located at the Canadian Museum of History in Ottawa.

Package: Grand Hall Celebration

Capacity: 600 – 1,000
Package Fee: $7,000
A black and white wedding reception with purple flowers, offering facility rental options.

Package: Haida Gwaii Salon Celebration

Capacity: 100 – 400
Package Fee: $4,800
A large banquet hall with white tables and chairs, located in Ottawa at the Canadian Museum of History.

Package: Panorama Café Celebration

Capacity: 24 – 140
Package Fee: $5,000
A large room with tables and chairs set up in front of a large window at the Canadian Museum of History in Ottawa.

Package: River View Salon Celebration

Capacity: 100 – 140
Package Fee: $3,200

Meet the facility rentals team

Our team is happy to assist you with a facility rental for your next event. For information about our spaces, please contact one of our Sales Executives. Our office hours are from Monday to Friday between 9 am and 5 pm.

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Anne-Marie Fournier

Sales Executive Corporate Organizations, Weddings, Not-for-profit organizations, Associations and Meetings

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Martin Lessard

Sales Executive Corporate Organizations, Embassies, Universities, Schools, Graduations, Competitions, Performances and Shows

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Cathy Mitchell

Head, Facility Rentals

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Cyrille Roy

Sales Executive Military and Government

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Request for information

The Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian War Museum strive to be accessible and welcoming for a variety of events. Each event request will be reviewed and considered based on the suitability of the space, available resources, and overall impact on the Museum.

We reserve the right to decline event requests that could interfere with Museum content, programming, or operations.

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