Our Museum provides a unique educational experience, broadening children’s horizons by inviting them to explore diverse cultures. Nestled within the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, just minutes from downtown Ottawa, it’s the ideal family destination for a day brimming with laughter, exploration, and educational fun!

The Canadian Children’s Museum lets your kids travel the world, while enriching their lives and broadening their experience by exploring other cultures. See what’s on at the Children’s Museum

Access our hours, location, and services to plan your visit to the Canadian Museum of History, located in Ottawa-Gatineau, Canada.

Admission is free for children under two years of age. When you reserve a combo that includes activities at the Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian War Museum, tickets are valid for three consecutive days, starting on the day of the first visit.

Developed by the Minnesota Children’s Museum and based on the acclaimed book and television series, the exhibition features a kid-sized, climbable Thomas the Tank Engine, an enormous hands-on Island of Sodor toy railway, and a special Tot Spot for the youngest visitors.

Host an inspiring event with catering from The Westin Ottawa. An experienced culinary team will work with you to design a menu that infuses local flavours and seasonal produce to keep your guests excited. Explore customized menu selections and service teams uniquely qualified to deliver the outstanding quality that your event deserves.

Explore the diversity and creativity of Indigenous cultures through stories, art, images, and thousands of pre-Contact, historical, and contemporary cultural objects, on display throughout the Museum.

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Through stunning larger-than-life images, CINÉ+ takes you on an exciting journey through culture and history via a wide array of enlightening documentary films. The films on schedule are included in your Museum experience.

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