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What’s On Permanent Exhibits Special Exhibits IMAX Location Hours Tickets Facilities & Services Groups Accessibility

Glenn Gould: The Sounds of Genius
2007-2008: Special Exhibitions Gallery E

In My Lifetime: Contemporary Aboriginal Art
2007-2008: Special Exhibitions Gallery D

Check out our What’s On Calendar to see what events and special exhibits are on during your visit. Includes the Canadian Children's Museum and the Canadian Postal Museum.

Hurricane on the Bayou

Journey Into Amazing Caves

Check out the current schedule and what is coming soon to the IMAX Theatre.

NEW BRUNCH - Join us at Café du Musée and experience our Chef Georges Laurier's revamped Sunday brunch.

Members enter free.

MIX & SAVE!
Create the visit that's right for you.

MIX & SAVE! $ (includes taxes) - Canadian Museum of Civilization - IMAX^® Theatre (one film is equal to one choice) - Special exhibition - Canadian War Museum
CHOICES	1	2	3	4
Adults (18 +)	$ 10	$ 15	$ 20	$ 25
Seniors (65 +) / Students	$ 8	$ 12	$ 16	$ 20
Children (3-12 years)	$ 6	$ 9	$ 12	$ 15
Families - 4 people (maximum 2 adults)	$ 25	$ 40	$ 55	$ 70

Audioguides are available for the exhibition Glenn Gould ($3/audioguide).
Add $2 to IMAX admission for feature-length films.
Combos cannot be separated or used with any other promotion.
If you choose activities at both museums, tickets are valid two extra days after day of purchase.
Unlimited access for members (except for IMAX).
Tickets can be purchased at the museums.
Prices are subject to change without notice.

Free Museum admission on November 11, Remembrance Day

The Canadian Museum of Civilization, the Canadian Children’s Museum, and the Canadian Postal Museum are located in Gatineau, Quebec, on the banks of the Ottawa River, directly opposite Parliament Hill. The museum building is easily accessible from downtown Ottawa by foot, public transit, or by car and has on-site parking.

Canadian Museum of Civilization
100 Laurier Street
Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0M8

May 1 to June 30:	7 days a week: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thurs: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
July 1 to September 3:	7 days a week: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thurs and Fri: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
September 4 to October 8:	7 days a week: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thurs: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
October 9 to April 30:	Tues to Sun: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thurs: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (closed Monday)
December 24: Open (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) December 25: Closed December 26, December 31 and January 1: Open (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) ANNUAL CLOSURE: The Museum will be closed for maintenance from January 7 to 11, 2008. The IMAX^® Theatre and the Café du Musée will also be closed.

Check here for Children’s Museum Hours, Holidays and Special Closures.

IMAX Theatre schedules do not always correspond to Museum hours.

What To See and Do - Visit Planning Guide

Exhibitions rich in information, artifacts and engaging experiences promise hours (even days!) of exploration.
Check out What to See and Do (Floorplans)
Two Hour Self Guided Visit (PDF Brochure)

The Museum offers a number of services to complement your visit, including dining, boutiques, visitor services, paid indoor parking, services for the disabled, tourism packages and much more.
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Discover the living history of Canada! Treat yourself to a guided tour of one of our permanent halls.
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The Museum makes every effort to ensure that visitors with disabilities will have a satisfying visit. With only a few minor exceptions, the Museum is a barrier-free building.
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For groups of 20 or more, let our experienced reservations staff suggest an itinerary to suit your interests.
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