Discover Canada’s diverse nature under one roof when you visit the Canadian Museum of Nature. Located a 20-minute walk from Parliament Hill and easily accessible by public transport or car, the museum offers world-class galleries housed in a striking historic “castle” that once served as Canada’s Parliament.

Explore 4 floors full of galleries showcasing the geology, ecology, and palaeontology of Canada as live exhibits. Your admission includes access to all permanent galleries.
Encounter giant dinosaurs, iconic Canadian mammals, a complete blue whale skeleton, dazzling gems and minerals, Canadian birds, live insects, Pacific tide pool creatures, and more. Discover the mysteries of water and Earth, as well as the creatures that inhabit our planet now and in the past.

Touch real ice and immerse yourself in Canada’s Arctic in the spectacular “Canada Goose Arctic Gallery”. Explore Canada's mysterious, vulnerable and unique Arctic through immersive hands-on and interactive displays.
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Special Exhibit: Bug Adventure

It’s amazing what bugs can do—and you can too—in this larger-than-life exhibition. Let the design team behind The Lord of the Rings and Avatar take you on a bug adventure.

Venture through fantastical decor that lets you experience the world as bugs do. There are interactive surprises around every corner.

Come face-to-face with bug characteristics of camouflage, venom, swarming, and flight.

Test yourself against bugs with interactive games—how many flying bugs can you catch in 30 seconds?

Discover how bugs inspired experts to make flying robots, nanotechnology, 3D-printed silk and more!