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Canadian Children's Museum

Canadian Children's Museum
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Type of Site
Museums
Neighborhood
Day Trip
Interests That Apply
History, Science, Art
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Price: $5-$10
Admission is free on Thursday evenings.
Is there parking?: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Mobility Assistance Available: Wheelchair Stroller
Water/Drinks: Available on site or nearby.
This is a good place to get: Snacks Lunch
Restrooms: Available
Baby Changing Facility: Yes
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Canadian Children's Museum

Fun For the Kids


Family Time

Address: Phone:
100 Laurier St
(Museum of Civilization)
Gatineau, ON J8X 4H2
+1 819 776 7000 / +1 800 555 5621
Fax: +1 819 776 8300

Description

Visitors to this one-of-a-kind museum are given passports, which they can stamp as they go on an interactive tour through a series of exhibits representing different regions of the world. Activities include playing African musical instruments, decoding hieroglyphics in a miniature pyramid, shopping in an international marketplace and constructing a Balinese shadow puppet. Admission is for the Museum of Civilization, which includes the Children's Museum.


What you should know before visiting Canadian Children's Museum

Times & Dates

Open Hours: 9am-6pm, daily, May-Oct 9; 9am-7pm, Thurs, May-Jun; 9am-9pm, Thurs-Fri, Jul-Sept 4; 9am-5pm, Tues-Sun, Oct 10-April
Visit Time: 30min-1hr
Average Wait Time: None
Price: $5-$10
Price Notes: Admission is free on Thursday evenings.

Exposure

Indoor with climate control.

Age Recommendations/Requirements

Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Ages that would most enjoy this site: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs)
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Families

Transportation

Best Modes of Transportation: Automobile/Car Bicycle Walking
Notes: It's a lovely walk or cycling trip across the Alexandra Bridge to the museum, with great views of Parliament Hill.
Parking Availability: Yes
Average Price per Hour: $0-$5
Parking Safety: Safe
Notes: Make sure to bring your ticket with you into the main museum, as you can validate it at machines inside the museum before heading back to the parking garage.


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