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Canadian Museum of Civilization

Museum - History and society / Archaeology - Indian and/or Inuit Heritage

Tourist region: Outaouais

Canadian Museum of Civilization
Photo: Harry Foster, CMC

100 rue Laurier
Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0M8

Telephone: 819 776-7000
Toll-free: 1 800 555-5621
Fax: 819 776-8300

SMQ code: 1202

Website: http://www.civilisations.ca/

Hours

Open year-round
-October 9, 2012 to April 30, 2013: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- December 24, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Closed December 25
- Closed January 7 to 11, 2013

Regular rates

For details on admission, please consult the Museum's Web site.

Members: unlimited access
Free admission Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Free admission on July 1 and November 11
  • Group rates

To discover, see and do...

The Canadian Museum of Civilization celebrates the diversity of humankind and wonders at the achievements of cultures past and present.

Walk through a thousand years of settlement in Canada, from the earliest Viking landing site in Newfoundland, through New France and Upper Canada, to the Prairies and beyond, in our Canada Hall.

Take a fun-filled round-the-world voyage of discovery in the Canadian Children’s Museum. There are endless ways for children to learn about the world and each other!

Through exhibitions and interactive displays in the Canadian Postal Museum, discover how Canadians have met the challenges of communicating by mail across one of the largest and most rugged landscapes in the world.

Take a seat in the IMAX® Theatre and let the giant screen sweep you into the action.

Heritage classification

  • Federal heritage building (Canada)

Reception (languages)

Exhibitions: French, English
Guided tours: French, English

Accessibility

Accessible
Accessible to visually impaired visitors
Accessible to hearing-impaired visitors

Services

  • Parking
  • Gift shop
  • Cafeteria
  • Restaurant
  • Dining area (indoors)
  • Picnic area

For groups:
  • Customized activities (specific groups)
  • Room (space) rental
  • Parking (buses)
  • Packages available

Capacity

Self-guided tours: 7000 people
Guided tours: 20 people
Number of exhibitions: 15-20
Number of sites to visit: 1
For more information on the region and local attractions, consult the Outaouais Tourism Association Website.
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