Canadian Museum of History

Canadian Museum of History

Follow Canadian Museum of History

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.

More Details

Address
100 Laurier Street Gatineau
Local
Toll Free
Major credit cards accepted
Accessibility: Washrooms
Full
Dates & Hours of Operation
Tuesday to Sunday, from 9am to 4pm - Thursdays until 7 pm
Reservations (Large Groups)
Required
Onsite Parking
Extra Fee
Distance to 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 Menu Available
Group Rates Offered
Maximum Group Size
50
Outdoor Venue Available 
Venue Type
Museum or gallery
Venue Accessibility: Entry
Full
Venue Accessibility: Washrooms
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

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