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GilbertRoberto_E, Oct 2025
The Canadian War Museum...
The Canadian War Museum offers a moving and immersive journey through history. Exhibits are beautifully curated, blending powerful artifacts, tanks, and firsthand stories from many eras. Interactive displays and thoughtful memorial spaces make the experience both educational and emotional—a must-visit that truly brings the past to life in real time.
Tracy_R, Sep 2024
Great Bus Tour!!
The driver and guide were awesome! Lots of info and of course opportunities to stop and take photos!! So happy I booked. Visiting from Whitehorse, Yukon. I lived in Ottawa for 6 years and for some reason have never done this fantastic bus tour. Thanks so much
angela_s, Aug 2024
Beautiful museum
Dry east to read and learn the history. Great pictures to help you learn. My daughter loved reading the information could have spent the who day there. Great gift shop
Alford_W, Aug 2024
THE STORY OF WAR, POLITICS & HOPE.
The story of HOPE as expressed in the architecture and the life story of the Canadian-Japaneze architect. The tour guide told the story in a manner that was emotive and evoked introspection.
Kelly_N, May 2024
Must see when in Ottawa
I loved the thoughtful presentation of Canadian history from multiple perspectives. My video-game obsessed teenager loved seeing real weapons, tanks etc up close and personal. A win-win really! Could spend several hours there, we only allowed 2.5 and there’s a lot we missed.
Diane_M, May 2024
Worth it
Our grandson is a war history buff and he couldn’t have a bigger smile on his face which reflected how happy he was to be there. Totally worth the entrance fee.
Don_H, May 2024
CDN W M was...
CDN W M was excellent....... organized, staff courteous and helpful....
Printing off of tickets was a nuisance........no confirmation that the printing was complete.....and since my printer is on another floor it became an issue of whether the ticket printout had happened.
Leanne_T, Jul 2023
Lots of history and displays from war times
All the little details to uniforms worn by different ranking soldiers and detailed medals, weapons etc. I like seeing the surgical equipment that was available to the medical team during the wars.
Vikki_V, Jul 2023
Great experience
Seeing Hitler's car, the battle-damaged equipment, and the warehouse full of tanks were all very memorable
Mary_W, Jun 2023
Must see
Really well done, lots too see but still digestible. Plenty of nice places to rest after a long day of walking. Wish we’d had more time, didn’t realize it closed at 4 but we got to see the majority of it.
YingJia_Z, Jun 2023
Peace mission of all Canadians of all times;-)
I feel peace ☮️ during my visit — my first time at this museum in Ottawa — that’s why I took the membership…
Rita_H, May 2023
We had a guided tour. ...
We had a guided tour. Our guide was excellent and very knowledgeable. The trenches and the headstone of the unknown soldier was heart wrenching. So happy we made the trip to Ottawa
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The Canadian War Museum is a must-see for military and history buffs.
Book and print tickets in advance to save time at the admissions desk.
Admission is free on Thursdays from 4pm to 8pm.
The on-site café offers breakfast and lunch items in a lovely modern setting.
A museum guide is available online and on-site in English, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, and Spanish.
The museum is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers, both of which are available for hire at the information desk.
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