Private art gallery in the ByWard Market focused on contemporary Canadian art and art jewelry from established and emerging artists.
Canada's most-visited museum presents the events, people and objects that have shaped the nation. This architectural gem is located in Gatineau, Quebec, directly across the Ottawa River from Parliament Hill.
Marvel at the world's largest indoor collection of totem poles in the Grand Hall (which also offers a spectacular view of Parliament Hill) and learn about the traditions and achievements of Canada's Indigenous nations in the First Peoples Hall. In the Canadian History Hall - the largest and most comprehensive exhibition about Canadian history ever created - you can explore the diverse experiences and perspectives of real people.
Take the kids on an interactive adventure at the on-site Canadian Children's Museum, and thrill to spectacular 2D and 3D movies on the giant screens at CINÉ+. The Canadian Museum of History also hosts temporary exhibitions that illuminate fascinating stories from Canada and around the world.
Marvel at the world's largest indoor collection of totem poles in the Grand Hall (which also offers a spectacular view of Parliament Hill) and learn about the traditions and achievements of Canada's Indigenous nations in the First Peoples Hall. In the Canadian History Hall - the largest and most comprehensive exhibition about Canadian history ever created - you can explore the diverse experiences and perspectives of real people.
Take the kids on an interactive adventure at the on-site Canadian Children's Museum, and thrill to spectacular 2D and 3D movies on the giant screens at CINÉ+. The Canadian Museum of History also hosts temporary exhibitions that illuminate fascinating stories from Canada and around the world.
More Details
Address
100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Québec
Local
Toll Free
Website
Major credit cards accepted
Accessibility: Washrooms
Full
Dates & Hours of Operation
7 days a week, from 9am to 5pm - Thursdays until 7 pm
Reservations (General Public)
Recommended
Reservations (Large Groups)
Required
Onsite Parking
Extra Fee
Distance to Rogers Centre - formerly Shaw Centre (km)
2
Distance to Parliament Hill (km)
2.1
Distance to airport (km)
15
Admission (regular adult price)
16 CAD to 30 CAD
Time Needed to Visit
3
Student Friendly
Coach Parking
Onsite
Comp policy for the Driver and/or the Escort
Driver only
Fully-Independent Traveller Rates Offered
Group Rates Offered
Maximum Group Size
50
Student friendly web page
Group and FIT web page
Outdoor Venue Available
Venue Type
Museum or gallery
Venue Accessibility: Entry
Full
Number of Meeting Rooms/Private Spaces
4
Total Square Footage of Meeting Space
16024
Size of Largest Meeting Room (Square Feet)
8046
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room (Reception Style)
1000
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room (Theatre Style)
500
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room (Banquet Style)
600
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room (Boardroom Style)
30
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room (Half Round Style)
40
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room (Hollow Square Style)
42
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room (U-Shape Style)
30
Outdoor Capacity
2000
Meeting spaces
| Space | Area | Banquet | Theater | Classroom | U Shape | Hollow Square | Boardroom | Half Rounds | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian History Hall | 0 | 150 | 200 | ||||||
| Canadian Museum of History Theatre | 0 | 503 | |||||||
| CINÉ+ | 0 | 295 | |||||||
| Douglas Cardinal Salon | 0 | 80 | 80 | 35 | 80 | ||||
| Executive Boardroom | 0 | 30 | |||||||
| Grand Hall | 0 | 600 | 1000 | ||||||
| Haida Gwaii Salon | 0 | 100 | 400 | ||||||
| Panorama Café | 0 | 160 | 200 | ||||||
| River View Salon | 0 | 100 | 140 | ||||||
| VIP Lounge | 0 | 10 |
Location
Canadian Museum of History
Canadian Museum of History
100 Laurier Street
Gatineau QC K1A 0M8
Canada
Canadian Museum of History
Canadian Museum of History
100 Laurier Street
Gatineau QC K1A 0M8
Canada
Canadian Museum of History
Canadian Museum of History
100 Laurier Street
Gatineau QC K1A 0M8
Canada
Canadian Museum of History
Canadian Museum of History
100 Laurier Street
Gatineau QC K1A 0M8
Canada
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