Canadian Postal Museum
Museums
Day Trip
History, Technology
Mobility Assistance Available: Wheelchair
Stroller
Elevator
This is a good place to get: Snacks
Lunch
Canadian Postal Museum
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Postman's View of History
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100 Laurier St (opposite Parliament Hill, near Hotel-de-Ville) Gatineau, ON J8X 4H2 |
+1 819 776 8200 Fax: +1 819 776 7062 |
Description
Founded originally as the National Postal Museum, the Canadian Postal Museum (CPM) joined the Canadian Museum of Civilization in 1988 and became one of the foremost museums about stamps and postal systems anywhere in the world. With over 49,000 objects and 249,000 philatelic artifacts in its collection, the Canadian Postal Museum operates a complete museum program and "acts as a repository to hold objects in trust for the Canadian public." Museum patrons can engage in exhibits ranging from ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic messages to old-fashioned mailboxes and stamps from around the world, while interactive exhibits help users understand how postal systems have been vital in the development of human civilization by helping people communicate and learn from each other.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: May-Sept: 9am-6pm, daily (open 'til 9pm Thurs) / Oct-April: 9am-5pm, Tue-Sun (open 'til 9pm Thurs; closed Mondays)Notes: The museum is open until 9pm on Thursdays year-round, and also on Fridays in July and August; closed on Mondays in the winter.
Visit Time: 30min-1hr
Average Wait Time: None
Price: $5-$10
Payment Types: VISA, MASTERCARD, BANKCARD
Exposure
Indoor with climate control.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Families, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Best Modes of Transportation:
Automobile/Car
Bicycle
Taxi
Walking
Parking Availability: Yes
Parking Safety: Safe
Notes: Don't forget to bring your ticket with you, as it is simplest to pay at one of the two automated machines inside the Canadian Museum of Civilization (you can also pay at the exits, but it's trickier to do so).
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