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Hours
Canadian Museum of History
Until March 31, 2025
Exceptions
Dec. 24, 2024: 9 am to 2 pm Dec. 25, 2024: Closed Jan. 13, 2025: Closed Jan. 14, 2025: Closed Jan. 15, 2025: Closed Jan. 16, 2025: Closed Jan. 17, 2025: ClosedCanadian Children's Museum
Until March 31, 2025
Exceptions
Dec. 24, 2024: 9 am to 2 pm Dec. 25, 2024: Closed Jan. 13, 2025: Closed Jan. 14, 2025: Closed Jan. 15, 2025: Closed Jan. 16, 2025: Closed Jan. 17, 2025: ClosedCanadian History Research Centre
Access to the Canadian History Research Centre is by appointment only. Please send your request to ResearchCentre@historymuseum.ca.
Call Centre and group reservations
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.
Hours are subject to change. Statutory holidays follow the above hours of operation.
Getting here
The Canadian Museum of History is located in Gatineau, Quebec, on the banks of the Ottawa River directly opposite Parliament Hill. The Museum is easily accessible from downtown Ottawa by foot, bicycle, public transit, aqua taxi (summer), or car.
By car
If you have a GPS device, enter the following data: 45.429374,-75.709233 or N45°25.811, W075°42.532, elevation 53m
Or enter our address: 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0M8
By public transit
The Canadian Museum of History is accessible by bus from Ottawa and Gatineau. To reach the Museum by bus, please use the OC Transpo or the Société de transport de l’Outaouais trip planner. Both Ottawa and Gatineau’s paratransit services provide transportation for eligible users to and from the Canadian Museum of History.
By foot/bicycle
The Museum is located right on the scenic Voyageurs Pathway. Bike racks are available on the Plaza and close to the Panorama Café terrace.
By water
You can get to the Museum by water, thanks to Water Taxi, eh! This eco-friendly water taxi shuttles between the Ottawa Locks jetty (downtown) and the Museum of History, with a stop at Richmond Landing (near the Canadian War Museum). Hop on board for a picturesque ride on the Ottawa River.
Closure of Alexandra Bridge
From October 2, 2023 to Fall 2024
Vehicle access: Vehicles travelling to the Museum from Ottawa will be able to use other interprovincial bridges (Portage Bridge, Chaudière Crossing).
Vehicles travelling to the Museum from Gatineau will not be impacted.
Parking: Underground parking at the Museum will remain accessible.
Pedestrian and cyclist access: One lane on the bridge will remain accessible to pedestrians and cyclists.
Visitor services
Accessibility
The Canadian Museum of History aims to be welcoming and accessible for all. The Museum offers features and services meant to support a satisfying visit for visitors with disabilities. If you would like more information or have requirements that are not addressed below, please contact the Museum.
Learn more about the Museum’s Accessibility Plan.
The following information is also available on a dedicated Accessibility webpage for easier reading and printing.
Shopping and dining
Shopping
Gift Shop
Our Gift Shop features a wide variety of Canadian souvenirs, as well as an excellent selection of products related to the themes of the Canadian Children’s Museum and Canadian Museum of History exhibitions. You’ll also find one-of-a-kind items produced by Canadian artisans. Come discover the unique talents of some of Canada’s finest craftspeople!
Shop our Gift Shop onlineDining
The Panorama Café
The Panorama Café provides magnificent and unparalleled views of the Ottawa River and Parliament Hill, inside and on its stunning outside terrace during the summer. Visitors can enjoy healthy snacks, grab-and-go sandwiches and salads, and a selection of hot meals prepared to order from the grill. All products are locally sourced and prepared on site to ensure freshness.
Exceptions
Nov. 5, 2024: Closed Nov. 6, 2024: Closed Nov. 7, 2024: ClosedDining
Second Cup
Second Cup offers a diverse menu featuring specialty coffee blends, teas, and seasonal offerings, and caters to a wide range of tastes. The warm and welcoming ambiance, coupled with their dedication to sustainable sourcing, makes Second Cup a popular destination for coffee enthusiasts.
Tourism information
The Canadian Museum of History is a must-see attraction in Canada’s National Capital Region, located less than five minutes from downtown Ottawa and Parliament Hill.
The Outaouais and Ottawa Region is a destination where culture and nature blend wonderfully. You can discover the country’s history with its national museums, while admiring nature first-hand through parks and cycling trails. This region offers many activities, attractions and festivals for everyone. Planning a trip to the region? Check out the amazing offers from Expérience Outaouais.
During your visit to the Museum, you can also enjoy experiences from our tourism partners on our grounds or nearby.
Interzip Rogers
Interzip Rogers is the world’s first interprovincial zipline. Fly over the Ottawa River from Ottawa to Gatineau.
Visit the Interzip Rogers websiteCulture Trail in Downtown Gatineau
The Culture Trail is an urban pathway that connects outdoor artworks, points of interest, and exhibition and entertainment spaces. Discover the public art trail in the heart of downtown Gatineau, starting from the Canadian Museum of History!
Visit the Culture Trail websiteLady Dive Tours
Lady Dive Tours offers guided and hop-on/hop-off tours of the National Capital Region with stops at major attractions, such as the Canadian Museum of History.
Visit the Lady Dive Tours websiteWater Taxi, Eh?
Water Taxi, Eh? is an eco-friendly mode of transportation that offers a summer shuttle service between the Canadian Museum of History, the Ottawa dock (located below Parliament Hill) and Richmond Landing (providing access to the Canadian War Museum). The water taxi has universal accessibility and space for bicycles and strollers.
Visit the Water Taxi, Eh? websiteLes Grands Feux du Casino Lac-Leamy
In August, come admire the sky over the Ottawa River as it lights up with pyrotechnic displays.
Riverside Festival
Riverside is Gatineau’s very first festival devoted exclusively to electronic music. Each year in September, the event welcomes world-renowned artists and DJs to a high-octane showcase!
Visit the Festival Riverside websiteAdditional tourism websites
Visitor policies
The Canadian Museum of History is a national museum open to everyone. Respectful sharing of spaces and resources ensures an enriching experience for all visitors.
Appropriate personal behaviour, decorum, and conduct are required from visitors at all times. This ensures that the entire visiting public is treated with respect, and that every visitor has an equal opportunity to enjoy a meaningful experience. Activities and/or actions inconsistent with Museum values will not be tolerated.
We ask that all visitors follow the guidelines described below.
Security measures
We are introducing additional security measures to enhance the safety and security of our visitors, and of our collections, ensuring that they remain accessible and intact for future generations.
These security measures will include bag verification for visitors to both Museums. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.