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Canadian War Museum
Ollie #1 of 15 attractions in Ottawa
4.5 of 5 stars 264 reviews
Owner description: Discover the military history of Canada through a vast collection of artifacts, moving personal stories, works of art, and unforgettable photography....... more » Owner description: Discover the military history of Canada through a vast collection of artifacts, moving personal stories, works of art, and unforgettable photography. Explore the human conflicts that have shaped Canada, Canadians and the world. With its prize-winning, richly symbolic architecture, the War Museum, provides a spectacular setting for exhibitions, public programs and other events that illustrate the way in which human conflict, in Canada and around the globe, has changed the face of the world. « less
Attraction type  Military Museums; History Museums
Distance  1.7 km from city centre
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National Gallery of Canada
Ollie #6 of 15 attractions in Ottawa
4.5 of 5 stars 148 reviews
Dating back to 1880, this visual arts museum holds in trust a collection of European and Canadian paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings and photos.
Attraction type  Art Museums; History Museums
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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Canadian Museum of Nature
Ollie #7 of 15 attractions in Ottawa
4.5 of 5 stars 114 reviews
Owner description: Canada's national natural history museum presents all-new exciting galleries in its renovated west wing. Take a 50-million-year journey in the...... more » Owner description: Canada's national natural history museum presents all-new exciting galleries in its renovated west wing. Take a 50-million-year journey in the Talisman Energy Fossil Gallery and discover dramatic events that led to the end of the dinosaurs and rise of mammals. See Canadian mammals up close in beautiful dioramas in the Mammal Gallery. Observe hundreds of specimens in our bright and appealing Bird Gallery. The Discovery Zone offers high-definition cinema and daily special programmes for everyone. « less
Attraction type  Natural History Museums; Museums
Distance  1.2 km from city centre
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Canada Aviation Museum
Ollie #9 of 15 attractions in Ottawa
4.5 of 5 stars 78 reviews
Owner description: Housing one of the finest collections of aircraft in the world, this museum traces aviation history and features over 115 actual planes and full-size...... more » Owner description: Housing one of the finest collections of aircraft in the world, this museum traces aviation history and features over 115 actual planes and full-size replicas. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums; Science Museums
Distance  5.8 km from city centre
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Laurier House
Ollie #21 of 15 attractions in Ottawa
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
This historic residence served as the Prime Minister's home before 24 Sussex Drive.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; History Museums
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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Currency Museum of the Bank of Canada
Ollie #27 of 15 attractions in Ottawa
4 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Owner description: Experience the most comprehensive collection of Canadian notes, coins, and tokens in the world as well as currency from other countries. The Currency...... more » Owner description: Experience the most comprehensive collection of Canadian notes, coins, and tokens in the world as well as currency from other countries. The Currency Museum is just a five minute walk from Parliament Hill. Free Admission. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
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Canada Science and Technology Museum
Ollie #35 of 15 attractions in Ottawa
3.5 of 5 stars 51 reviews
Owner description: Canada’s largest science and technology museum is a great hands-on experience for visitors of all ages. Discover some of the most important scientific...... more » Owner description: Canada’s largest science and technology museum is a great hands-on experience for visitors of all ages. Discover some of the most important scientific and technological objects in Canada. « less
Attraction type  Science Museums
Distance  6.4 km from city centre
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Bytown Museum
Ollie #46 of 15 attractions in Ottawa
4 of 5 stars 8 reviews

The Bytown Museum is a very small museum in Ottawa. Altough it is small, it really shows the history of Ottawa! It's located on the Rideau Canal, in the oldest stone building... more »

Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  1.2 km from city centre
Canada Agriculture Museum
Ollie #49 of 15 attractions in Ottawa
4 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Discover Canada's unique agricultural heritage with a visit to the country's largest urban farm and research center.
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
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Nepean Museum
Ollie #84 of 15 attractions in Ottawa
2 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Nepean Museum is a user-friendly facility with full wheelchair accessibility and ample parking. The exhibition gallery showcases the history of Nepean...... more » Owner description: Nepean Museum is a user-friendly facility with full wheelchair accessibility and ample parking. The exhibition gallery showcases the history of Nepean through a series of changing exhibits. The Museum houses a collection of some 15,000 objects in a purpose-built, climatically controlled collections facility. Educational programming is available through Family Zone and Learning Links.The Museum site also boasts two community rooms available for rental. Outdoor facilities include a children’s climbing frame and sandpit, a basketball court and the Doug Froebel Baseball Park.Nepean Museum is entering an exciting phase, revitalizing its community services and redeveloping its exhibition galleries. Visit us on site or contact us to get involved – we’d love to hear your ideas! « less
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  8.9 km from city centre
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National Archives of Canada
Owner description: Research and library facility that holds millions of manuscripts, photographs, films, maps, books and government records that preserve and teach about...... more » Owner description: Research and library facility that holds millions of manuscripts, photographs, films, maps, books and government records that preserve and teach about Canada's national history. « less
Attraction type  Libraries; History Museums
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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Vimy House
Attraction type  Military Museums
Distance  3.0 km from city centre
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Museum of Classical Antiquities
University of Ottawa presents a permanent exhibit of antiques from the Greco-Roman ages in the Mediterranean region.
Attraction type  Natural History Museums
Distance  0.9 km from city centre
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Canadian Ski Museum
A detailed chronicle of the 5,000-year-old history of the sport through exhibits, artifacts, photographs and other ski memorabilia.
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  5.1 km from city centre
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The Ecomusee de Hull
Discover how our planet evolved at this museum, which offers earthquake simulations, insect collections and interactive geological maps.
Attraction type  Museums; Science Museums
Distance  2.5 km from city centre
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