See live butterflies up close in a special solarium.
New pupae from Costa Rica and the Philippines arrive weekly, making each visit unique.
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Canadian Museum of Nature: Entry Ticket
- General admission to all permanent galleries and exhibitions
- Featured exhibition (ticket upgrade available during checkout)
- Coat check & WiFi
- Access to Nature Café and Boutique
- Applicable taxes & processing fees
What's on
Our Land, Our Art (Until 13 April 2025)
Butterflies in Flight (Until 4 January 2026)
Rewilding: The David Suzuki Foundation Arts Prize (Until 8 September 2025)
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Canadian Museum of Nature / Musée canadien de la nature
Canada is all about nature and no trip to Ottawa is complete without a visit to the Canadian Museum of Nature, located in a beautiful castle in downtown Ottawa that once served as Canada’s Parliament.
Discover all of Canada’s natural diversity over 4 floors of permanent galleries, and don't miss the special exhibitions that offer current insights into the natural world.