Group visits

• Admission to special exhibitions is included in the Group Admission fees.
• Group Rates apply to groups of 15 visitors and more.
• Admission is free for children under two years of age.
• When you reserve a combo that includes activities at the Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian War Museum, tickets are valid for three consecutive days, starting on the day of the first visit.

• The combined activities are valid for the same group.
• Because the Canadian Children’s Museum can be busy, groups are strongly advised to reserve a specific time slot. If attendance is high, groups without reservations may be turned away.
• Adult group leaders must remain with students and children at all times.
• Admission fees are subject to change without notice.
• Prices may vary for certain feature CINÉ+ films.

Please note the required adult-to-student ratios for a school visit:

• Canadian Museum of History and CINÉ+: one adult for every 10 children/students
• Canadian Children’s Museum: one adult for every five children/students

Teachers and accompanying adults play an important role in helping us ensure our school programs run smoothly. We will need your help to keep the group together, and to ensure that rules are being followed and behaviour is appropriate. Please also let us know in advance if your group, or anyone within it, requires accommodation.

• Tour Operators: The group tour leader and the bus driver (per motor coach)
• School groups: All accompanying teachers are free with their group
• Additional accompanying adults: one adult per every 10 children/students
• Other additional accompanying adults pay the child/student rate

The Museums must be informed in writing of changes or cancellations at least 14 days prior to the visit. Otherwise, the total cost of the booking will be charged to the credit card provided when the booking was made. There is no charge for cancellations due to transportation issues related to inclement weather.

Payment may be made in cash, by credit card (Visa, Mastercard or Amex), or by cheque made payable to the Canadian Museum of History (please indicate the reservation number on the cheque).

Storage lockers located in the group entrance area will be assigned to your group, free of charge. Lockers will not be shared between groups and they will be cleaned every day.

The Museum is fully accessible. However, to help ensure an inclusive and welcoming experience, please advise our Call Centre in advance if your group, or anyone within it, requires accommodation.

Buses and coaches are encouraged to disembark their passengers using the underground access, providing direct access to the Groups Admission Desk inside. Group leaders can then register their groups directly at the Groups Admission Desk.

Buses and coaches can use the dedicated short-term bus drop-off area to wait for their groups, located on rue Laurier between rue Victoria and rue Papineau. Additional bus and coach parking can be found on Boulevard des Allumettières, between rue Laurier and Boulevard Maisonneuve.

Through artifact collections, research, exhibitions and public programs, the Museum works to preserve the heritage of Canadians and promote the cultures of Canada and the world.

Discover the living history of Canada! Treat yourself to a guided tour of our permanent galleries. All tours last approximately 45 minutes and cost $4 per person (in addition to Museum admission).

The Group Lunch Room, located near the Group Entrance, is ideal for student groups who prefer to bring their lunch. It can accommodate one group at a time. Upon arrival at the group entrance, group leaders must reserve their lunch time. Space is attributed on a first-come, first-served basis. The Group Lunch Room will be cleaned between groups.

The Panorama Café offers many lunch and snack options. The Café offers a large terrace overlooking the Ottawa River and Parliament Hill. Contact us for group menu options. Our Call Centre is available to take your booking and answer any of your questions. Please call 819-776-7014 or 1-800-555-5621, or email us at: information@historymuseum.ca.