Museum of Civilization

The Museum of Civilization cover the story of the Canadian people from when the Natives first came to Canada, to its settlement and explorations by the French then the British.  Learn about the heritages of various Aboriginal communities, learn about famous personalities that have shaped Canada, and what life was like in the early days when Canada was a French and English colony.

This museum also has a number of additional separate facilities.  The first is the Canadian Postal Museum, which outlines the story of the mail in Canada from early times until today. 

The next is the Canadian Children’s Museum, which is the place to spend most of your time if you have young children.  With lots for children to see and do while they learn, you will have trouble getting your little ones to leave.

In summer, there is also an outside park open known as Adventure World, which includes games from around the world, waterways where children can fish, and visual arts that you can see and even try out.

There is also an IMAX Theatre, which offers exciting films that change regularly but which include films about space, sea monsters, ancient Greece, and more.

The museum is located at 100 Laurier Street, in Gatineau, Quebec, which is just across the Portage Bridge from downtown Ottawa.  Admission is $10 for adults and $6 for children, with discounts for additional adults and children.  The museum is open 7 days per week from May 1 until October 13;  the rest of the year, the museum is closed on Mondays.  The museum opens at 9:00 a.m. and normally closes at 6:00 p.m. except on Thursdays when the museum is open until 9:00 p.m. and on Fridays in July and August when the museum is also open until 9:00 p.m.

To learn more about the Museum of Civilization, visit their official website.