Museums and galleries
Museums enable us to discover our diverse heritage and help us to know who we are and what brings us together. Visit one of Canada’s national museums or galleries in person or through virtual exhibits.
Services and information
Museums and galleries in Canada's capital
Admire some of Canada’s most valued cultural treasures and discover our diverse heritage in Canada’s Capital Region.
National museums
Experience Canada’s past, present and future through its national museums.
Virtual museum exhibits
Explore Digital Museums Canada, the largest digital source of stories and experiences developed by Canada’s museums and heritage organizations.
Cultural access passes
The Cultural Access Pass lets new Canadians discover more than 1,000 museums and other cultural treasures in Canada’s capital region and across Canada.
Funding – Museums and galleries
Obtain financial assistance through the Museums Assistance Program and other funding programs that provide support to heritage institutions and collections.
School programs
Book your school visit to the National Capital Region where your students will experience Canada’s rich heritage at its many museums and galleries.
National historic sites
Protecting, understanding and appreciating Canadian history.