WarMuseum.ca - Canadian War Museum


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

Afghanistan: A Glimpse of War
2007-2008: Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae Gallery

War Brides: Portraits of an Era
2007-2008: Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae Gallery

Stitches in Time
2007-2008: North Corridor in the Canadian Experience Galleries

Canadian Experience Galleries
Permanent exhibition

Check out our What’s On Calendar to see what events and special exhibits are on during your visit.

Members enter free.

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

MIX & SAVE! $ (includes taxes) - Canadian War Museum - Canadian Museum of Civilization - IMAX^® Theatre (located at CMC) (one film is equal to one choice) - Special exhibition
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

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 War Museum is located at 1 Vimy Place, on LeBreton Flats, at the corner of Booth Street and the Ottawa River Parkway, west of Parliament Hill. The Museum is easily accessible from downtown Ottawa by foot, public transit, or by car and offers on-site parking.

Canadian War Museum
1 Vimy Place
Ottawa, Ontario 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)
Open Friday, November 9 (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.) 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.

Check here for Holiday Hours and Special Closures.

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)

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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Get the most from your museum experience and discover how war has shaped the Canada we know today with one of five guided tours.
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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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