Canadian Museum of Nature
The Canadian Museum of Nature, one of the national capital’s main attractions, is the place Canada's natural treasures. Magnificent, world-class galleries – housed in a beautifully renovated, century-old, Gothic-style “castle” – showcase fossils, mammals, birds, minerals, and more. Marvel at a complete Blue Whale skeleton in the RBC Blue Water Gallery. See hundreds of dazzling minerals and learn about the powerful forces that have shaped our planet in the Vale Earth Gallery (second phase opening Dec 2012). See countless specimens in the Bird Gallery. Enjoy dioramas of Canada's iconic wildlife in the Mammal Gallery. Don't miss the spectacular special exhibition from New Zealand, Whales Tohora (Mar 2 - Sept 3, 2012).
Contact
240 McLeod Street (at Metcalfe)
Ottawa, ON
K2P2R1
Toll-Free: 1-800-263-4433
Phone: (613) 566-4700
URL: nature.ca
Weather
| Categories: | Art Gallery/Museum | Culture/Heritage/Education |
| Seasons: | All Year |
| Languages: | English | French |
| Groups: | Guided Tours | Groups | Contact: Nathalie Cellard | Phone: (613)566-4701 |
| Credit Accepted: | Visa | MasterCard | American Express |
| Bus Parking: | Yes |
| Bus Fee: | No |
| Last Updated: | Feb 14, 2012 - 1:18 PM |