Very open floor plan, children's area, wonder depiction of Canadian history. Excellent IMAX theater, take advantage of this. If you have family members who use a walker or wheelchair, book in advance, use the elevators.
Canadian Museum of Civilization, Gatineau
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Canadian Museum of Civilization
100 Laurier St, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0M8, Canada
819-776-7000
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Ranked #3 of 13 attractions in Gatineau
Type: History Museums, Natural History Museums, Museums, Children's Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
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Discover the wealth of Canada’s cultural heritage as you travel across 1,000 years of history through life-size reconstructions at Canada’s national...
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Discover the wealth of Canada’s cultural heritage as you travel across 1,000 years of history through life-size reconstructions at Canada’s national museum of human history. Take in the beauty of this architectural jewel and stunning riverside setting.Get acquainted with some of the remarkable individuals who have shaped our nation. Explore the traditions and achievements of its First Peoples. Marvel at the world’s largest collection of totem poles. Tour our many special and permanent exhibitions, be a kid (again) at the Children’s Museum and view an stunning film in our IMAX 3D Theatre.A must-see in the Grand HallEnhanced and redesigned, the exhibition about the First Peoples of Canada’s Pacific Northwest Coast in the Grand Hall reopens anew in February 2013.
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Ottawa, Canada
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Elgin, Texas
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like people in other parts of the world, Aboriginal people named stars and constellations, and the map of the sky was a memory theatre.
... they do not tell you that you must do this or that. they tell you a story. you go home and think about it and you know they have been telling you a truth
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Toronto, Canada
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Really good to refresh and upgrade your knowledge about Canada's History their people and see some very educational IMAX movies.
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Plattsburgh, New York
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the Imax was great and time needed to fully explore. Exhibits well displayed and unique to see. Parking a bit hard but worth the time and stop.
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Ottawa
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When in the Nation's Capital region, must see this wonderful museum. History of Canadian Culture & much more! Great way to spend 90 minutes.
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Collingwood, Canada
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I love this museum. I get in free with my teacher discount card so that is a bonus. The museum has something for everyone. Could easily spend a whole day here looking around.
One thing I found disappointing about our recent visit was that the giant Norval Morriseau painting was covered up because of renovations. We love coming to look...
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Philly
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My friends and I enjoyed an afternoon at the museum. We explored the early history of Canada's first peoples as well as the evolution of Canada's beginnings. Highly recommended.
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Niceville, Florida
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As non-Canadians, this museum gave us a concise but thorough introduction to the history of Canada and to the peoples who make up the country. I recommend it to Canadians and non-Canadians alike.
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Gatineau, Canada
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Clean nice staff very busy but I love everything Imax great artifacts were kept in good condition spend the whole day there.
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Vancouver
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Got an excellent deal buying tickets for the Canadian War Museum and Museum of Civilization at the same time. There is a bus (#25 I think) from near the Canadian Parliament buildings that goes to the Museum of Civilization; .the Ottawa busses (at present) are free for seniors on Wednesdays, which by coincidence was the day we visited. We walked...
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