Why to visit Canadian Museum Of Nature
Through exhibits and interactive activities, you can learn about the country's wild regions from coast to coast at the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa. It's like taking a road trip throughout the country (and, in some cases, the world) in one castle-like structure!
Some of the architectural things under the museum :
• The Canada Goose Arctic Gallery transports you to a frozen world of Indigenous traditions, polar bears, tundra flora, and more.
• A huge blue whale skeleton, as well as live water species like a spotted turtle and a moon jellyfish, may be found in the Water Gallery.
• In the Bird Gallery, try to recognise woodland melodies and learn how to care for injured birds.
• In the Earth Gallery, see a life-size model of a limestone cave, learn about earthquakes, and construct a model volcano.
• In the outdoor Owls Rendez-Vous exhibit, owls and a Bald Eagle are among the live animals on display.
Things to know before you visit the museum :
• For nature lovers and history fans, the Canadian Museum of Nature is a must-see.
• The 3D theatre requires supplementary tickets (or an entrance combo pack) to attend special exhibits or movies.
• The museum is wheelchair and stroller accessible throughout, and both modes of transportation are available to rent for free.
• There is free Wi-Fi and a charging station available at the museum.
• You can either bring your own snacks and lunch to dine in one of the designated locations of the museum or eat at the on-site cafe.
• On Thursdays after 5 p.m., admission to the museum's permanent galleries is free.
How to reach?
From downtown Ottawa or the Queensway, the museum is easily accessible (also known as the Trans-Canada Highway or Highway 417). Take the Metcalfe exit if coming from the freeway. If you're coming from downtown Ottawa, take Metcalfe Street to the museum, which can be seen from afar. Numerous OC Transpo buses stop within one or two blocks of the museum.
