Canada · 1 museum
Canadian Museum of History is the museum to see in Gatineau. World Museum Guide covers 1 museum in Gatineau, Canada, with verified admission prices, opening hours and how long to allow for each. Check each guide for prices and free days.
Visitor information last reviewed 30 June 2026. Check the official museum site for current details.
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
Canadian Museum of History is the museum to prioritise in Gatineau — 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.
World Museum Guide covers 1 museum in Gatineau, Canada. Each guide lists admission, opening hours, highlights and how long to allow.
No museum in our Gatineau guide is free for every visitor. Free or reduced on certain days or for certain visitors: Canadian Museum of History (Free Thursday evenings 5–8 PM).
Late openings: Canadian Museum of History (Thursday until 8:00 PM). Evening visits are usually the quietest time to see the highlights.
