Not the easiest Ottawa museum to visit as it is only open until 5 and closed Thursday eves. That said it has free admission and super friendly staff. It will take no more than an hour to view. The collection ranges from preroman to present. If you travel you will recognize foreign currency from times gone by. The Canadian paper... More

Fascinating look at the history of money, not only in Canada but throughout history. More

Very interesting walk through the ages and Canadian monetary history. More

Worth to spend 1 hour , nice and free, entrance via sparks street More

It is a very small museum. There is no fee. You enter the front door where an employee behind the desk will give you some pamphlets and tell you where to start. This is a self guided tour. You walk at your own pace. I learned at one point in time, people where using sea shells and stamps as currency... More

We popped in one afternoon when we were in the neighbourhood for something else. I wouldn't rush there, but it was reasonably interesting. More

It's a must. great little museum. We all enjoyed learning about the coins, learning which are actually made in Ottawa and which are made in Winnipeg. The kids all agreed that they would like to visit the other mint in Winnipeg if they ever get there. More

It's well worth it to go to the Currency Museum on a miserable winter's day - the beautiful atrium is filled with greenhouse plants, trees, and a fountain. It's a tiny taste of the tropics in the middle of a storm and very peaceful. The adjoining museum is free and a great way to spend 30-90 minutes. They feature a... More

I became a coin collector a couple of years ago. This place was a total must for me. The tour was excellent, we had a very knowledgeable guide. Thank you Zoe for making this experience so fun. The boutique could have more stuff but you can lift a 28lbs gold bar . That's over $750k in your hands ! Friendly... More