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At the Canadian Museum of History in Ottawa, a group of children are playing with a pair of binoculars.

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It’s time to play!

Welcome to the Canadian Children’s Museum! Join us on a global adventure through a Mexican kitchen, an open-air market, and a cargo ship. Our Museum provides a unique educational experience, broadening children’s horizons by inviting them to explore diverse cultures. Nestled within the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, just minutes from downtown Ottawa, it’s the ideal family destination for a day brimming with laughter, exploration, and educational fun!

The Museum lets your kids travel the world, while enriching their lives and broadening their experience by exploring other cultures.

Travel the world together on the colourful Pakistani bus. Load packages onto a cargo ship. Visit homes in India, Indonesia and Mexico. Get creative with crafts in the family Studio.

Share your travel pics with us on social media by using #CanadianChildrensMuseum or tag @CanMusHistory

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Call Centre and group reservations

A group of children meet me at the school bus stop near the History Hall, ready to board and head to school.

Our Call Centre is available to take your booking and answer any of your questions. Please call 819-776-7014 or 1-800-555-5621, or email us at: information@historymuseum.ca.

Hours subject to change...

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A map of the Canadian provinces, featuring the Canadian Museum of History in Ottawa.
A map of the Canadian provinces, featuring the Canadian Museum of History in Ottawa.

Hours

Canadian Children's Museum

The Canadian Museum of History in Ottawa offers a wide variety of exhibits for children, including a boat and other toys.

September 3, 2024 - March 31, 2025

Monday 9 am to 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am to 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am to 5 pm
Thursday 9 am to 7 pm
Friday 9 am to 5 pm
Saturday 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday 9 am to 5 pm
Exceptions
Jan. 6, 2025: Closed Jan. 7, 2025: Closed Jan. 8, 2025: Closed Jan. 9, 2025: Closed Jan. 10, 2025: Closed

Special holiday hours - April 18 to 21, 2025

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Monday 10 am to 4 pm
Tuesday 2:26 am to 2:26 am
Wednesday 2:26 am to 2:26 am
Thursday 2:26 am to 2:26 am
Friday 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday 10 am to 4 pm
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Tickets

Admission fees

(Taxes not included)
Admission fees are subject to change without notice.

Adult
$22
(18 to 64 years old)
Student
$17
(13 to 17 years old)
Infant
FREE
(under 2 years old)
Senior
$20
(65 years old and up)
Child
$15
(2 to 12 years old)
Family
$55
(six persons – maximum two adults)

The Children’s Museum is located inside the Museum of History. General admission tickets include access to the Museum of History, the Children’s Museum, and CINÉ+. Upon your arrival, go directly to the Children’s Museum entrance to have your tickets scanned.

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Canadian Children’s Museum tickets

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Members get in FREE at all times

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Gift shop

Timothy Bear

Timothy Bear is the perfect cuddly companion and a delightful souvenir from your visit to the Children’s Museum! He is dressed in a stylish white t-shirt adorned with the iconic logo of the Children’s Museum.

Price: $20.99

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Timothy Bear stuffed animal wearing a white tshirt with the iconic logo of the Children’s Museum.

Gifts from Raven

In this book, Gifts from Raven, Kung Jaadee shares with us that Raven has given each person a special gift to share with the world.

Price: $11.95

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Front cover graphic of the book, Gifts from Raven.

Red Metis and voyageur sash belt

The ceinture fléchée, arrow sash, or arrowhead sash, is a traditional piece of French-Canadian clothing of the 19th century (of the Lower Canada, Canada East and early confederation eras).

Price: $23.99

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The Red Metis and voyageur sash belt.

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Admission fees 2

(Taxes not included)
Admission fees are subject to change without notice.

Adult
$22
(18 to 64 years old)
Student
$17
(13 to 17 years old)
Infant
FREE
(under 2 years old)
Senior
$20
(65 years old and up)
Child
$15
(2 to 12 years old)
Family
$55
(six persons – maximum two adults)

Tickets can be booked in advance. Everyone visiting the Museum requires a ticket, regardless of age.

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Gift Shop

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May 20, 2024 to June 30, 2025

Monday 9 am to 6 pm
Tuesday 9 am to 6 pm
Wednesday 9 am to 6 pm
Thursday 9 am to 7 pm
Friday 9 am to 6 pm
Saturday 9 am to 6 pm
Sunday 9 am to 6 pm
Exceptions
Apr. 1, 2024: 9 am to 4 pm Aug. 6, 2024: Closed July 22, 2024: 9 am to 1:15 pm

Hours Disclaimer - Gift Shop hours subject to change.

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Canadian History Research Centre

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Access to the Canadian History Research Centre is by appointment only. Please send your request to ResearchCentre@historymuseum.ca.

Hours Disclaimer - Hours are subject to change without notice.

Gift Shop 2

Product 1

Kung Jaadee (Roberta Kennedy) is a traditional Haida storyteller, writer, Haida language teacher, singer and drummer from Haida Gwaii in Northern British Columbia.

Price: $11.95

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Front cover graphic of the book, Gifts from Raven.

Product 2

Timothy Bear is the perfect cuddly companion and a delightful souvenir from your visit to the Children’s Museum! He is dressed in a stylish white t-shirt adorned with the iconic logo of the Children’s Museum.

Price: $20.99

Buy now
Timothy Bear stuffed animal wearing a white tshirt with the iconic logo of the Children’s Museum.

Product 3

Material: Polyester
Approx. size: 3″ x 69″ (8 cm x 175 cm)
Made in Canada

Price: $23.99

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The Red Metis and voyageur sash belt.

Product 4

• 28 pages
• 18” (45.7 cm) x 24” (60.9 cm)
• Made in Canada
• Authentic Indigenous art

Price: $7.99

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Canadian Trivia Family Edition board game

Children’s Museum map

The Great Adventure map with listings
The Great Adventure map with listings

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