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Canadian Museum of Nature

240 Mc Leod St, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
613-566-4700
Ranked #7 of 98 attractions in Ottawa
4.5 of 5 stars 114 Reviews
Type: Natural History Museums, Museums
Owner description: Canada's national natural history museum presents all-new exciting galleries in its renovated west wing. Take a 50-million-year journey in the...... more » Owner description: Canada's national natural history museum presents all-new exciting galleries in its renovated west wing. Take a 50-million-year journey in the Talisman Energy Fossil Gallery and discover dramatic events that led to the end of the dinosaurs and rise of mammals. See Canadian mammals up close in beautiful dioramas in the Mammal Gallery. Observe hundreds of specimens in our bright and appealing Bird Gallery. The Discovery Zone offers high-definition cinema and daily special programmes for everyone. « less
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Vancouver
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

I loved the special exhibition based on whales. It was very well thought out and it was an attraction for both adults and children. There were interactive activities, movies, almost like a playground for children as well. (children get to go inside a structure of a whale's heart) I liked how there was the history behind whales how they evolved... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

The transformation this museum has undergone is breathtaking. Well worth a visit! More

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Toronto, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

interesting place for young children and nature lovers. this museum is very educational with variety of exhibits. my 5 year old daughter had so much fun and learned lots of things. excellent experience! More

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Toronto
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

This is an amazing museum - we visits with our 5 year old child and it was really excellent- paid the extra to see the whale exhibit and it was well worth the money. Strongly recommend - allow 5 - 6 hours if you really want to see the exhibits. More

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Ottawa, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

Regular exhibits are really great. Sections for dinosaurs/prehistoric animals, mammals, birds, bugs, geology & more. My only critique is the sections don't flow nicely. You go through the exhibit then have to backtrack through it to get out & into the next section. I don't think the extra for the whale exhibit was worth it. Some of the information &... More

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Toronto
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Everyone will benefit from a trip to this fascinating museum. So many great floors. A personal favorite was the bird gallery. Lots of interactive games and displays designed to get visitors involved. I learned to identify the calls of different birds. Did you know that ravens are much larger than crows? Oh and don't miss identifying your hot spots thanks... More

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Saint Jerome, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

opposite of the street of the BB. Magnificiant museum!!! More

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Toronto,ON
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012
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it was great here, take your time as there is plenty to read and see! More

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Ottawa, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

By far one of the best museums in Ottawa. With the renovations done a few years ago, kids and adults will learn and discover anything from mammals to fish, whales, and birds More

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Brandon, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

The bird exhibit was first class. Interactive resources for children abound. The special exhibit on death was not on target and poorly attended. The building's history alone was worth the visit. More

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