Ottawa Guide
Rainy Day Activities in Ottawa
A guide to the best indoor activities in Ottawa for rainy days, from world-class museums and a free art gallery to a Cold War bunker and indoor markets. No weather required.
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Thu 5 Mar
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Canadian War Museum - Free Thursday Evenings
Canadian War Museum · Downtown
Free museum admission every Thursday evening with special exhibitions on Canadian military history. Reservations required.
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2 Mar ~ 20 Mar
educational
Bank of Canada Museum - March Break Activities
Bank of Canada Museum · Downtown
Free family activities and crafts about counterfeiting and bank note design during both Quebec and Ontario March Breaks. Interactive exhibits about money and economy.
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23 Oct ~ 7 Nov
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Ghosts of the Bytown Museum
Bytown Museum · Downtown
Join us on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Ottawa's supernatural past as we explore the Bytown Museum.
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6 Dec ~ 30 Mar
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Butterflies in Flight
Canadian Museum of Nature · Downtown
Over 100 live butterflies from 20+ species flutter in the museum solarium. New pupae arrive weekly from Costa Rica and Philippines. Included with museum admission.
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Bank of Canada Museum
Downtown
A free, interactive museum exploring economics and monetary history. Home to the National Currency Collection with over 110,000 artifacts, plus hands-on exhibits including a rocket ship inflation simulator and a design-your-own banknote station.
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Attraction$12.25-$14.50
Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
The Glebe
A working farm in the heart of Ottawa, part of the Central Experimental Farm. Home to cows, horses, sheep, pigs, chickens, and rabbits. Especially popular in spring when baby animals are born. Free daily admission 4-5 PM.
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Attraction$11.50-$16.75
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
Rockcliffe
Canada's largest aviation collection with over 130 aircraft, the original Canadarm from Space Shuttle Endeavour, and the largest surviving piece of the Avro Arrow. Free admission daily from 4-5 PM.
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Attraction$12.25-$19
Canada Science and Technology Museum
East End
Canada's national science and technology museum, part of the Ingenium network. Features interactive galleries, a children's innovation zone, transportation exhibits, and hands-on demonstrations. Free daily admission 4-5 PM.
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Attraction$17-$24
Canadian Museum of History
Downtown
Canada's national museum of human history, located across the river in Gatineau with sweeping views of Parliament Hill. Features the Canadian History Hall, an immersive Canadian Children's Museum, and the Grand Hall with the world's largest indoor collection of totem poles. Free Thursday evenings 5-7 PM.
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Attraction$12-$24
Canadian Museum of Nature
Downtown
Canada's national natural history museum, housed in a landmark Victorian sandstone building. Features dinosaur fossils, a blue whale skeleton, the world's largest display of Canadian birds, and an Arctic gallery. Free Thursday evenings 5-8 PM for all.
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Attraction$15-$22
Canadian War Museum
Downtown
Canada's national museum of military history, featuring four chronological galleries, a massive vehicle hall, and the architecturally striking Memorial Hall. Free admission every Thursday 5-7 PM.
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Attraction$13-$19.50
Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum
Kanata
A four-storey underground bunker built in 1959 as Canada's emergency government headquarters during the Cold War. Now a National Historic Site, it offers self-guided tours, guided tours, and an escape room experience 75 feet below ground.
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National Gallery of Canada
Downtown
Canada's national art museum featuring the world's most comprehensive collection of Canadian art, plus impressive international works.
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Ottawa Art Gallery
Downtown
Ottawa's municipal art gallery, always free to visit. Features rotating exhibitions of Canadian, local, and international contemporary art. Open late Wednesday through Saturday until 9 PM. Located downtown near the Rideau Centre.
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Best Things to Do with Kids in Ottawa
A guide to the best kid-friendly activities in Ottawa, from dinosaur museums and working farms to hands-on science exhibits and free outdoor spaces. Includes ages, prices, and tips for families.
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Best Museums in Ottawa
A guide to the best museums in Ottawa, from national institutions with world-class collections to hidden gems like a Cold War bunker and a working farm. Includes admission prices, free hours, and tips for visiting.
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Free Things to Do in Ottawa
A guide to the best free things to do in Ottawa, from national museums with free admission windows to parks, markets, and landmarks that cost nothing to visit.
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Best Things to Do in Ottawa During March Break 2026
A guide to family-friendly March Break activities in Ottawa, from free museums and interactive exhibits to sugar shacks and live shows.
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