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Canadian Museum of Civilization

100 Laurier St, Gatineau, Quebec J8X 4H2, Canada
819-776-7000
Ranked #1 of 6 attractions in Gatineau
4.5 of 5 stars 123 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Natural History Museums, Museums, Children’s Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Owner description: Discover Canada’s culture as you travel across 1,000 years of history through life-size reconstructions. Get acquainted with remarkable individuals...... more » Owner description: Discover Canada’s culture as you travel across 1,000 years of history through life-size reconstructions. Get acquainted with remarkable individuals who have shaped our nation, and explore the traditions of its First Peoples. The Museum is also home to the the Canadian Children's Museum, the Canadian Postal Museum and an IMAX 3D Theatre. « less
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Ottawa, Canada
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

This museum is awesome! The architecture and displays are the best in Canada, and this museum has to rank as one of the best in the world. The unconventional aboriginal section ensconced behind massive totem poles is a must-see, along with the Canada Hall that moves forward in time and West across the country as one walks through it. Pluses... More

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Gig Harbor, Washington
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

This museum has some really great exhibits, and is a fantastic way to spend a day. It has everything from an amazing kid's museum (loved going there when I was a kid!) to an IMAX. Keep an eye out at the upcoming exhibitions as well- some of my favorite exhibits have toured through this museum! More

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Waterloo, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

They have an exhibition on God (s) that was so interesting, I was there for 2 hours before I knew it. There is so much to learn, and they present the information that it is informative, and does not place one religion higher than another. They also have a display on the 27 most influential Canadians, and I learned tons... More

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Canada
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
97 helpful votes 97 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

This is an enjoyable stop for an afternoon - complete with IMAX theaters, this is a large, relatively new and well maintained museum. The kid's museum is a great addition and is a must-see if you're visiting the city with your children - they'll love the little mini-scenes, buses and motor bikes they can jump in and drive, there is... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Its spectacular setting on the banks of the mighty Ottawa River opposite the Gothic architecture of the Canadian Parliament buildings, and its thorough explanations of past human progress. More

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Rochester, NY
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

We visit the Museum of Civilization and thought we'd spend an hour or so there ---- well, two hours later, they closed and we weren't nearly done .... went back the next day, and it was WELL worth a second admission fee to have more time there. The IMAX film (extra charge) on the Arctic was wonderful and thought-provoking, and... More

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Sydney, Australia
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

This is a very good museum and the entrance is free. The peoples floor was particularly interesting with excellent exhibits. Also of interest was the Arctic expedition and the Postal Museum which we explored before leaving. More

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Montreal
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

We have been to the CMC a lot of times, but this is the first time we visited the children's museum section, with our 2 year-old. i can honestly say i was impressed with the detail and organisation of this museum, highly popular are so appropriate for kids of all ages. we coudl have spent a week in there. we... More

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canada
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

This is a great educational experienced, housed in a beautiful building. In Canada Hall, you will find life-size exhibits (buildings, ships, hospitals, schools, train stations) that help you imagine what life was like in Canada, from the time of early settlers, to modern-day. Unbiased presentations, they show quite frankly how life was difficult for immigrants, and how the government's laws... More

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Montreal
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012
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I think this museum needs to be renamed Museum of Canadian Civilization. It focuses almost exclusively on Canadian history. This isn't what I was expecting still I enjoyed parts of it like the postal gallery and the children's museum. The recreation of the first Quebec settlement then early Canadian settlements was interesting but so much in there was a replica.... More

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