3 cities · 4 museums
The best museums in Canada are Canadian Museum of History, Art Gallery of Ontario and National Gallery of Canada. World Museum Guide covers 4 museums in Canada across 3 cities, with admission prices, opening hours and highlights for each. Check each guide for current prices and free days.
Visitor information last reviewed 30 June 2026. Check the official museum site for current details.
| # | Museum | City | Admission | Time needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canadian Museum of History | Gatineau | From CA$25 | 2–3 hours |
| 2 | Art Gallery of Ontario | Toronto | From CA$25 | 2–3 hours |
| 3 | National Gallery of Canada | Ottawa | From CA$22 | 2 hours |
| 4 | Royal Ontario Museum | Toronto | C$26 | 2–4 hours |
Gatineau, Canada
History & Archaeology · Best for history enthusiasts & families
Canada's most visited museum — across the river from Parliament Hill, with the Grand Hall's Pacific Northwest totem poles, Canadian history galleries, and Douglas Cardinal's curvilinear architecture.
From CA$25 · ⏱ 2–3 hours
Toronto, Canada
Art Museum · Best for art lovers & first-timers
One of North America's largest art museums, redesigned by Frank Gehry — home to the world's largest collection of Henry Moore sculptures and the largest public collection of Canadian art.
From CA$25 · ⏱ 2–3 hours
Ottawa, Canada
Art Museum · Best for art lovers & first-timers
Canada's national art museum in a Moshe Safdie glass-and-granite building overlooking Parliament Hill — Canadian, Indigenous, European, and contemporary art including Maman by Louise Bourgeois.
From CA$22 · ⏱ 2 hours · Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Toronto, Canada
Art Museum · Best for families & history enthusiasts
The Royal Ontario Museum opened in 1914 and now holds more than 13 million objects across 40 galleries. Its 2007 Michael Lee-Chin Crystal — five interlocking aluminum and glass prisms — has become a Toronto landmark.
C$26 · ⏱ 2–4 hours
The best museums in Canada are Canadian Museum of History, Art Gallery of Ontario, National Gallery of Canada and Royal Ontario Museum, ranked by visitor numbers and collection strength.
World Museum Guide covers 4 museums in Canada across 3 cities.
Most charge admission, but Canadian Museum of History, Art Gallery of Ontario and National Gallery of Canada offer free or reduced entry on certain days or for certain visitors. See each guide for the rules.
