Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography, Art museum on Sussex Drive, Ontario, Canada
The Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography displays photographs from national and international artists across multiple galleries. The collection includes approximately 160,000 works spanning different periods and styles.
The museum was established in 1985 as part of the National Film Board of Canada. It relocated in 1992 to an underground building at Rideau Canal specifically designed to protect sensitive photographic materials.
The collection documents Canadian society, artistic expression, and how photography has changed over time. Visitors encounter works that show different perspectives on contemporary subjects.
Visitors enter through a glass pavilion that connects to underground galleries. This underground location maintains consistent conditions that protect sensitive photographs.
The museum merged its collection with the National Gallery of Canada in 2009. This integration created one of North America's largest photography archives.
Location: Ontario
Inception: 1985
Official opening: 1984
Website: http://gallery.ca
GPS coordinates: 45.42510,-75.69530
Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:04
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