Museum, historic/archeological site
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Musée canadien de l'histoire
| Region | City |
|---|---|
| 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.
Map and contact information
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
Temporary exhibitions
- Until January 18, 2026: Rétro – La musique populaire au Canada des années 60, 70 et 80Popular music proved to be an explosive cultural force in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Featuring over 100 personalities, this new exhibition looks at how music artists and their audiences lived and breathed new forms of creative expression, while challenging the status quo.
Recreational / cultural activities
- Entertainment for children
- 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
- Bicycle rack
- Changing-room
- Garden
- Indoor playground for children
- Interpretation panels
- Outdoor playground for children
- Terrace
- Theatre/auditorium
- Viewpoint/observation tower
- Walking path
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