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Nestled in the heart of Ottawa, the Canadian Museum of Nature offers an exceptional family-friendly experience, with a variety of exciting and educational exhibits. With 5 floors of captivating exhibitions, you can easily spend several hours marveling at the impressive displays. The museum offers an organized and informative experience, with a particularly well-stocked collection, attracting visitors of all ages. The museum is praised for its engaging exhibits, making it an amazing place for kids to visit. It is a favorite destination for families, with its well-displayed and interactive exhibitions that offer ample opportunities for exploration. It is particularly engaging for young children, with a wide range of activities to keep them entertained for hours. The museum's inclusion of wheelchair-friendly facilities ensures that everyone can enjoy their visit. While the museum is mostly accessible, some visitors have expressed concerns about allergens in the café's food. Despite this, the museum remains a delightful and engaging place for visitors of all ages.

The Canadian Museum of Nature is praised for its inclusive and enlightening experience for families. The museum offers a rich learning environment and captivating exhibitions, making it a must-visit destination in Ottawa. The museum's innovative approach to educating visitors about wildlife and nature makes it a fantastic place for both children and adults to learn, connect, and appreciate the environment. With its diverse range of exhibits, the museum offers a fun and enlightening experience for all visitors. Don't miss the impressive live animal exhibitions, featuring a variety of captivating creatures, from reptiles and insects to whales and dinosaurs. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a visitor with young children, or someone looking for an educational and entertaining experience, the Canadian Museum of Nature is an exceptional destination to explore the wonders of our natural world.

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Noor 8
176 days ago
Excellente activité à faire en famille, vous pouvez passer une démie journée à découvrir et à vous émerveiller.
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Kathryn 3
187 days ago
Still a favourite place to visit since childhood. Lots of updates and changes. The "Under the Canopy" was excellent! The wolf exhibit and photography was well presented
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Matthew 70
294 days ago
The Canadian Museum of Nature, located in Ottawa, is a captivating institution that offers visitors a remarkable journey through Canada's rich natural history. With its impressive collection and engaging exhibitions, it's a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts, families, and anyone interested in exploring the wonders of the natural world.

The museum's architecture itself is a sight to behold, with its beautiful blend of historic and modern design. Inside, visitors are greeted by a vast array of exhibits that cover diverse topics, from geology and paleontology to biodiversity and ecology. One of the standout features is the museum's collection of dinosaur fossils, including a complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, which is sure to awe both young and old alike.

The Canadian Museum of Nature also excels in its commitment to education and conservation. Interactive displays and hands-on activities make learning about Canada's ecosystems, wildlife, and geological formations an engaging experience. Additionally, the museum's emphasis on environmental sustainability aligns with contemporary concerns about conserving our planet.

While the exhibits are a major draw, the museum also boasts a research facility, which showcases its dedication to advancing scientific knowledge. The on-site Nature Boutique offers visitors a chance to take home unique, nature-inspired souvenirs.

In conclusion, the Canadian Museum of Nature offers a superb blend of education, entertainment, and conservation. It's a place where visitors can deepen their understanding of Canada's natural heritage while being inspired by the beauty and diversity of the natural world. Whether you're a local or a tourist, a visit to this museum is a rewarding experience that will leave you with a greater appreciation for the wonders of nature.
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Brenda 162
295 days ago
Awesome place with beautiful a exhibition of every living thing imaginable and rocks too. Thursday after 5 is free admission!
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Juan 1
296 days ago
Loved this place, a lot to see, and it is very clean/organized

The collection of gems and crystals was very mesmerizing even for me, whom usually prefers to spend more time seeing the fossils exhibit
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Marion 5
299 days ago
Went on a Thursday, lots to see so you can easily spend a couple of hours. Very busy on a Thursday because it's open to the public (free entry)
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Sherina 5
301 days ago
Extremely educational but does have some unfinished exhibits. Excited to see the new ones completed! Got to hold a millipede
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Sheena 40
302 days ago
Our organization hosted a meeting in the Rotunda room.nice room with lots of windows and the staff in the museum were friendly, even security. Bathrooms and venue were well maintained.
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Sheri 6
303 days ago
Fantastic place to spend the day! We really enjoyed all the interactive aspects of the tour! And we are in our 50’s and 60’s!
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College 1
304 days ago
Can we get a water aquarium museum like Vancouver. I hate that I am from Ottawa and I have to visit Vancouver just to see a proper museum or Toronto and the one in Montreal is only fun for kids!

Please do something about it quickly we have all these museums and no animals no nature no water or water animals and before someone asks me to consider the laws of keeping animals habitant. Think about the other good museum aquariums such as Vancouver and Toronto! I am truly disappointed.
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Jerome 5
304 days ago
Beautiful stone building, educational displays. There is an enormous globe that rotates in the glass rotunda. Quite spectacular. The dinosaur exhibit is not as expansive as other museums but much more intimate and approachable.
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Mitra 4
304 days ago
I loved the earth gallery full of colorful vivid stones the best! But overall very cool stuff to learn and enjoy!
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Douglas 34
306 days ago
Only had time to visit the exhibit on Canada's north. This was very well done with a wealth of information (almost too much but I'm sure curators faced a big challenge to edit down to what was in the exhibit. A little more seating would be helpful.
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gisele 1
306 days ago
Il y a tant à voir. Très intéressant, il faut prévoir quelques heures car il y a beaucoup à lire et à voir.
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Nico 1
307 days ago
Excellent museum, this is one of the mandatory, when you are visiting Ottawa! You will find it fascinating!
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Annie 7
307 days ago
Such a beautiful place to visit. One of the highlights of Ottawa is "the castle museum" (that's what my kids called it when they were little). So much to see! This visit we saw the Owl special exhibit. You definitely need to plan an entire morning or afternoon to see this museum. Best to go early so you can get a parking spot and avoid the crowds later in the day.
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Jean-Philippe 3
309 days ago
L'exposition spéciale est trop chère et trop courte. Pas beaucoup de nouveautés, pas de nourriture sur place (restaurant fermé)

Globalement déçu
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Geoff 1
311 days ago
Cool place, educational. Wasn't a huge fan of having to pay an additional fee for the animal exhibit.
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Morgan 2
314 days ago
Had an amazing time! Went back the next day! So many interesting exhibits, and lovely informative staff!
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