Canadian Museum of History
Canadian Museum of History, National history museum in Gatineau, Canada
The Canadian Museum of History stands along the Ottawa River with glass walls offering views of Parliament Hill across the water.
Established in 1856 by the Province of Canada, the museum started as an exhibition hall for the Geological Survey of Canada collection.
The First Peoples Hall presents artifacts and stories from Indigenous communities across Canada through three dedicated thematic zones.
The museum opens daily from 9:00 to 17:00 with extended hours until 20:00 on Thursdays, offering guided tours in English and French.
The Grand Hall contains the largest indoor collection of Pacific Coast totem poles and houses the biggest color photograph in the world.
Location: Gatineau
Inception: 1856
Founders: Robert Barlow, Elkanah Billings, William Edmond Logan
Architects: Douglas Cardinal
Official opening: 1856
Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture
Address: 100 rue Laurier, Gatineau, QC K1A 0M8
Opening Hours: May-June: Friday-Wednesday 09:00-17:00; July-August: Friday-Wednesday 09:00-18:00; May-August: Thursday 09:00-20:00; September-April: Friday-Wednesday 09:30-17:00; September-April: Thursday 09:30-20:00
Phone: +18197767000
Email: information@museedelhistoire.ca
Website: https://museedelhistoire.ca
GPS coordinates: 45.42972,-75.70889
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:00
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