Ottawa · museumCanadian War Museum
Canadian War Museum: a museum in Ottawa, Canada. The Canadian War Museum is Canada's national museum of military history. It's located west of Parliament Hill near downtown Ottawa. The museum is one of the world's most respected institutions for the study and understanding of international armed conflict. The museum provides a moving visitor experience that draws on real war stories as well as its immense collection of rare wartime artifacts and military memorabilia. visitor rating 4.8/5 (86 reviews).
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What's at Canadian War Museum
The permanent collection is the heart of it, with rotating exhibitions that change a few times a year. An audio guide is worth the add-on — it turns a room into a story.
Who it's for
Best for people who like to take their time; less so for young kids without prep.
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In season and at weekends, book ahead — the ticket queue for Canadian War Museum can run half an hour or more, and an online booking gives a timed entry slot. Check opening hours for your date (they change on holidays) and arrive about 15 minutes early. Most tickets are free to cancel up to 24 hours ahead.
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