Discover the events, people and objects that have shaped Canada at the Canadian Museum of History, across the Ottawa River from Parliament Hill.
Learn about steam locomotives, telescopes, cameras, gold miners, climate change, hydroelectricity and much more through exhibitions at this family-friendly museum.
Visitors are invited to discover, play, and experience how people—through curiosity, observation, and creativity—have made Canada and continue to shape its future.
Enhanced with the latest digital technology and offering lots of demonstrations, the Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa aims to spark a passion for science among visitors of all ages.
Don't forget to check out their special exhibit on their website.
More Details
Address
1867 St. Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa, Ontario
Local
Toll Free
Website
Major credit cards accepted
Accessibility: Washrooms
Full
Dates & Hours of Operation
See website for updated opening hours
Reservations (General Public)
Recommended
Reservations (Large Groups)
Required
Onsite Parking
Extra Fee
Distance to Rogers Centre - formerly Shaw Centre (km)
7.5
Distance to Parliament Hill (km)
8.3
Distance to airport (km)
13.6
Admission (regular adult price)
16 CAD to 30 CAD
Time Needed to Visit
2
Coach Parking
Onsite
Group Rates Offered
Maximum Group Size
600
Student friendly web page
Outdoor Venue Available
Venue Type
Museum or gallery
Venue Accessibility: Entry
Full
Number of Meeting Rooms/Private Spaces
9
Total Square Footage of Meeting Space
6500
Size of Largest Meeting Room (Square Feet)
4740
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room (Reception Style)
400
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room (Theatre Style)
230
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room (8’ X 10’ Booths)
23
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room (Banquet Style)
200
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room (Boardroom Style)
25
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room (Half Round Style)
150
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room (Hollow Square Style)
40
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room (U-Shape Style)
30
Outdoor Capacity
200
Meeting spaces
| Space | Area | Banquet | Theater | Classroom | U Shape | Hollow Square | Boardroom | Half Rounds | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event Hall | 4740 | ||||||||
| Auditorium | 3724 | ||||||||
| Artifact Alley | 0 | ||||||||
| Studio Spaces | 560 | ||||||||
| Locomotive Hall | 2088 | ||||||||
| Lobby | 2904 |
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Location
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Canada Science and Technology Museum
1867 St. Laurent Boulevard
Ottawa ON K1G 5A3
Canada
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Canada Science and Technology Museum
1867 St. Laurent Boulevard
Ottawa ON K1G 5A3
Canada
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Canada Science and Technology Museum
1867 St. Laurent Boulevard
Ottawa ON K1G 5A3
Canada
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Canada Science and Technology Museum
1867 St. Laurent Boulevard
Ottawa ON K1G 5A3
Canada
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