Museums are a fantastic way to entertain and educate your kids—but let’s be honest, the costs can add up fast. Fortunately, exploring Ottawa’s museums with children doesn’t have to be a financial burden—or a logistical headache. In fact, with a bit of planning, it can be affordable, enriching, and even fun. They’re not exactly free… or are they?
Museums in Ottawa for FREE with the kids!
- RCMP Musical Ride Centre: always free
- Currency Museum of the Bank of Canada: always free
- Rideau Hall: always free
- Parliament Hill: always free
- Canada Agriculture and Food Museum: daily from 4 to 5 p.m.
- Canada Aviation and Space Museum: daily from 4 to 5 p.m.
- Canadian Museum of History: every Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m, Canada Day (July 1st) and Remembrance Day (November 11th)
- Children’s Museum: every Thursday from 4 to 8 pm, Canada Day (July 1st) and Remembrance Day (November 11th)
- Canadian Museum of Nature: every Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m, Canada Day (July 1st)
- Canadian War Museum: every Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m, Canada Day (July 1st), Remembrance Day (November 11th)
- Canadian Science & Technology Museum: daily from 4 to 5 p.m.
- National Gallery of Canada: every Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m, Canada Day (July 1st), and at all times for children under the age of 12.
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Be sure to come back regularly as our family explores every one of these museums, on free evenings and paid tickets during the day, to bring you our reviews and photos.
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