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The 15 Best Museum Visits in Canada

29 tours  ·  from $10

On a wet afternoon in November a museum is not a fallback, it is the plan. The 15 below cover the big national collections and the small local ones, with entry prices and which tickets skip the queue.

Toronto: Royal Ontario Museum Admission Ticket - Start With the Natural History Galleries
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Toronto: Royal Ontario Museum Admission Ticket

1.Royal Ontario Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,237 reviews · 1 day · from $19Our pick

Use your one-day admission to explore Toronto’s Royal Ontario Museum, home to more than 18 million objects and specimens. See Barosaurus Gordo, a Ming Dynasty tomb, Egyptian artifacts, First Peoples galleries, fossils, paintings, and more. Special exhibits require the appropriate ticket option.

“Great experience! The building itself was stunning. My 4 year old absolutely loved the dinosaur exhibit. Didn't have enough time to properly explore all floors. Next time!”

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Royal Ontario Museum Admission - Entering the museum with a mobile ticket
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Royal Ontario Museum Admission

2.Royal Ontario Museum Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 411 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $19

Use a mobile ticket to explore Toronto’s Royal Ontario Museum independently. Set aside at least three hours for more than 30 galleries covering dinosaurs, mummies, Indigenous objects, Chinese art, meteorites, jewels, and family exhibits. General admission excludes some temporary shows.

“Almost everything,first of all the buildings, love to see all the stones,dinosaurs fossils birds,antique furniture”

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Toronto: Art Gallery of Ontario General Admission Ticket - The works that reward a slower look
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Toronto: Art Gallery of Ontario General Admission Ticket

3.Art Gallery of Ontario General Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 251 reviews · 1 day · from $21

Spend a full day at Toronto’s Art Gallery of Ontario with general admission to more than 120,000 works, including Canadian, Indigenous, European, and contemporary art. See The Marchesa Casati, Frank Gehry’s spiral staircase, the Thomson ship models, AGO Bistro, and shopAGO. Special exhibitions cost extra.

“Take your time when you view any of the art; lots to explore. The mountain paintings and frontier/colonial looking paintings were very beautiful.”

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Britannia Mine Museum General Admission - Riding the train into the former mine
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Britannia Mine Museum General Admission

4.Britannia Mine Museum General Admission

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $32Top rated

Explore Britannia Mine Museum with a timed entry, a 45-minute guided underground train tour, the BOOM! mill show, hands-on exhibits, and gold panning. Guides including Anna, Chris, Spencer, Max, Glen, and Tessa have brought the mine’s working past to life for families and adults.

“Unique experience. They had us ride a mining train. Then took us in various mine tunnels and explained the process. Lastly the information film about the working of the mill was cherry on top. Our guide Anna was very informative and explained the entire process. Definitely recommend this adventure even for younger kids.”

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Ottawa: Canadian War Museum Admission - Why the LeBreton Gallery deserves extra time
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Ottawa: Canadian War Museum Admission

5.Canadian War Museum Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 232 reviews · 1 day · from $18

Spend a full day at Ottawa’s Canadian War Museum, exploring permanent galleries, tanks, artillery, war art, and special exhibitions. The building itself tells a story through Morse-code windows, rough concrete, and Memorial Hall. Admission includes a multilingual guide and coat check.

“A really well put together and informative museum lots of things to learn ? Every day is a school day . Well done Canada 🇨🇦”

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Gatineau: Canadian Museum of History Admission - Start with the Canadian History Hall
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Gatineau: Canadian Museum of History Admission

6.Gatineau: Canadian Museum of History Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 230 reviews · 1 day · from $20

Spend a full day at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, across from Ottawa. Explore four floors of galleries, the Canadian History Hall, monumental totem poles, Indigenous exhibits, special shows, the Children’s Museum, and Ciné+ at your own pace.

“j’avais deux heures devant moi, ce qui m’a permis de voir l’exposition sur l’histoire du Canada.”

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Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission - Dinosaurs, Fossils, and the Blue Whale
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Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

7.Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 226 reviews · 1 day · from $19

Spend a full day exploring Ottawa’s Canadian Museum of Nature, a castle-like former Parliament building with four floors of dinosaurs, mammals, minerals, Arctic displays, live insects, tide pool creatures, and a complete blue whale skeleton. Admission covers permanent galleries and special exhibits, subject to capacity.

“What a great experience for young and old alike. Great visit and the cafe was good too. Highly recommend a visit.”

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Museum of Illusions Admission in Toronto - The Tilted Room, Infinity Room, and Best Photo Stops
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Museum of Illusions Admission in Toronto

8.Museum of Illusions Admission in Toronto

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 214 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $26

At Toronto’s Museum of Illusions, you’ll test your balance, perception, and problem-solving skills through optical illusions, holograms, puzzles, and photo-friendly rooms. Visit at your own pace, ask staff for help with pictures, and allow 30 minutes to two hours depending on how long you play.

“It is a nice place to visit with my daughter. she liked it very much. All the illusions specially the tilted room were awesome”

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Canadian War Museum Admission - Arriving at the Canadian War Museum
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Canadian War Museum Admission

9.Canadian War Museum Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 213 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $18

Spend about three hours at Ottawa’s Canadian War Museum with admission to permanent and special exhibitions. See tanks, weapons, photographs, artwork, personal accounts, and memorial spaces at your own pace. Guided tours, food, drinks, and transportation are not included.

“Seeing Hitler's car, the battle-damaged equipment, and the warehouse full of tanks were all very memorable”

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Calgary: 3.5-Hour Bus City Tour with Gasoline Alley Museum - Starting beneath the Calgary Tower
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Calgary: 3.5-Hour Bus City Tour with Gasoline Alley Museum

10.3.5-Hour Bus City Tour with Gasoline Alley Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 205 reviews · 3h 30m · from $55

Start at Calgary Tower and ride through downtown, East Village, Inglewood, Beltline, Heritage Park, and Canada Olympic Park. Your English-speaking guide, often including Adelaide or Amanda, explains Calgary’s past and present, with photo stops and entry to Gasoline Alley Museum.

“Excellent, fully inclusive tour with a wonderful tour guide. Calgary is a wonderful city and should be toured.”

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Toronto: Bata Shoe Museum Entrance Ticket - Rotating Exhibitions Beyond the Main Collection
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Toronto: Bata Shoe Museum Entrance Ticket

11.Bata Shoe Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 133 reviews · 1 day · from $11

Visit Toronto’s Bata Shoe Museum for a self-guided look at 4,500 years of footwear. Explore four galleries, including the permanent All About Shoes exhibition and changing displays on fashion and social history. The bright, accessible museum is easy to reach from downtown and suits a one-to-two-hour visit.

“Awesome. Very interesting and informative. Great history of footwear.”

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Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Admission & Tour - Give the 20-minute film a place in your schedule
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Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Admission & Tour

12.Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Admission & Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 95 reviews · 1 day · from $13

Visit the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 in Halifax for a guided English or French tour, the 20-minute film *In Canada*, and exhibits tracing immigration from the past to today. You can also research family arrivals at the Scotiabank Family History Centre.

“Very emotional visit for me as my ancestors arrived here from Naples, Italy between 1952 and 1956. I could only imagine their fears and apprehensions as they started a whole new life in Canada. Guided tour very interesting and informative. Artifacts nice to see. Definitely recommend a visit here.”

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Toronto: Royal Ontario Museum Special Exhibits Voucher - Starting with dinosaurs, gemstones, and mummies
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Toronto: Royal Ontario Museum Special Exhibits Voucher

13.Royal Ontario Museum Special Exhibits Voucher

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 65 reviews · from $25

Spend a full day exploring Toronto’s Royal Ontario Museum at your own pace. Your $25 voucher covers general admission plus one or more special exhibitions, with bilingual kiosks, WiFi, daily tours, and family-friendly galleries filled with dinosaurs, mummies, gemstones, bat specimens, and Asian art.

“It hand multi cultural herirtage for example Ming Dynasty ; African heritage , Geology ; History of Dinassaurs , All very interesting over 3 floors.It had plenty of seating washrooms and a lovely cafe .It was family friendly and had plenty of things for younger children to see.Im so glad i visited the ROM an iconic museum something for everyone .Well worth a visit whilst in Toronto .Its calm relaxed atmosphere friendly staff and its beautiful architecture .”

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Quebec City: MNBAQ National Fine Arts Museum Entry Ticket - Starting at the Pierre Lassonde Pavilion
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Quebec City: MNBAQ National Fine Arts Museum Entry Ticket

14.MNBAQ National Fine Arts Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 63 reviews · 1 day · from $10Best value

Spend a full day at Quebec City’s MNBAQ, the only museum devoted entirely to Quebec art. Start at the Pierre Lassonde Pavilion, then explore four permanent galleries, Inuit collections, Riopelle’s monumental fresco, and selected special exhibitions. Free cloakroom, Wi-Fi, wheelchairs, and audio guides add practical value.

“It was an immersive and beautiful experience. Thank you!”

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Toronto: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket - The vortex tunnel tests your balance
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Toronto: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

15.Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 31 reviews · 1 hour · from $25

Explore Toronto’s Museum of Illusions at your own pace with an English-speaking host or greeter nearby. In about an hour, you can try more than 100 optical illusions, holograms, a vortex tunnel, an infinity room, 3D puzzles, and photo-friendly exhibits.

“Les expériences sont vraiment chouettes et permettent de passer un bon moment, mais je trouve cela cher pour ce que c'est. D'autant qu'en période d'influence il doit être compliqué de pouvoir accéder aux activités et pouvoir faire les photos!”

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