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Musée canadien de l'histoire

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Outaouais Gatineau
Housed in a scenic riverfront building designed by Indigenous architect Douglas Cardinal, the Museum is one of Canada’s most popular and introduces visitors to 15,000 years of social and human history — including compelling personal stories.
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Dates

Open year round

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Contact information

100, rue Laurier, Gatineau, Québec, Canada, K1A 0M8

Public transportation

  • Bus : STO : 21, 31, 33, 35, 67, 77 - De l'Ontario : OC Transpo : 8

Vehicle and Parking Services

  • Signed access (blue signs)
  • Paid parking
  • Parking for buses

Permanent exhibitions

  • La salle de l'Histoire canadienne
  • La Grande Galerie
  • La salle des Premiers Peuples
  • La collection de timbres du Canada
  • MUSÉE CANADIEN DES ENFANTS : La Grande aventure

Recreational / cultural activities

  • Films, projection
  • Guided tour
  • Native culture interpretation
  • Self-guided tour
  • Workshop

Services

  • Air conditioning
  • Boutique
  • Storeroom
  • Wireless internet
  • Event spaces/equipment

Restaurant and food services

  • Picnic area
  • Café, tea room
  • Cafeteria
  • Snack bar
  • Liquor licence
  • Catering service

Eligible customers

  • Adults
  • Teens
  • Children
  • Groups

Groups

  • Tours : in french
  • Tours : in english
  • Group rates

Available facilities

  • Banquet, meeting, conference room
  • Changing-room
  • Garden
  • Indoor playground for children
  • Interpretation panels
  • Terrace
  • Theatre/auditorium
  • Viewpoint/observation tower
  • Walking path
 
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Activities and related services

Nov. 21 24, 2025
Le Marché de Noël du Musée canadien de l'histoire
Christmas market
Le Marché de Noël du Musée canadien de l'histoire Outaouais

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