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National Gallery of Canada
The National Gallery of Canada is home to one of the 昀椀nest collections of Indigenous and
Canadian art in the world. You can also Explore Canada’s 昀椀nest collection of European art, strong
collections of Asian and international works, as well as world-class special exhibitions.
Canadian Museum of History
The Canadian Museum of History is a national museum of anthropology, Canadian history,
cultural studies, and ethnology in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. The purpose of the museum is to
promote the heritage of Canada, as well as support related research.
Canada Science and Technology Museum
The new museum features more than 7,400 m² (80,000 sq. ft.) of completely redesigned space,
including a temporary exhibition hall to accommodate travelling exhibitions from around the
world.
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
Located on a former military air base just 昀椀ve kilometers from the Prime Minister’s residence
at 24 Sussex Drive in Ottawa, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum focuses on aviation in
Canada within an international context – from its beginnings in 1909 to today.
Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
located on a national heritage site, the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum is the world’s only
working farm in the heart of a capital city. The museum offers visitors a unique opportunity to
see diverse breeds of farm animals - important to past and present Canadian agriculture, and to
learn about the food they eat.
Canadian Museum of Nature
The Canadian Museum of Nature is both an educational and scienti昀椀c institution, as well as a
popular, downtown Ottawa tourist attraction, housed in a historic castle-like building.
Canadian War Museum
The Canadian War Museum is Canada’s national museum of military history and one of the
world’s most respected museums for the study and understanding of armed con昀氀ict.
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