The Canadian Museum of Nature is a part of Ottawa that is not to be missed. There are many interesting sections to visit, movies to watch, easy to navigate throughout the museum. The museum's signature galleries and special exhibitions draw visitors from around the world. Fossils and dinosaurs, mammals, birds, water, Earth—there's something here for everyone. It's worth a visit for the architecture alone! The museum is a massive 100-year-old heritage building fondly known as "the castle." It's more than just a landmark; it's a piece of our collective history. Read more about this excellent example of 20th-century architecture.
Start/opening time: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday: from 9am to 5pm. Open on holidays and closed on Mondays (Except for some Holiday Mondays and during Summer Time from (June - September).
-End/closing time: Closing at 2:00pm on December 24, 2016 Christmas Eve and at 5:00pm on December 31, 2016 New Year's day.
Others: Please note hours are subject to change.