About the Museum
How to Get to the National Museum of Science and
Technology
Location:
- The museum is located about 10 minutes to the east and
south of downtown Ottawa. Exit the Queensway at "St.
Laurent South" and drive 2.6 km to Lancaster Road.
Length of Visit:
- Allow about 24 hours for a reasonably complete tour of
the museum.
Hours:
- May 1 - Labour Day: Saturday to Thursday from 9 a.m. - 6
p. m., Fridays from 9 a. m. - 9 p. m.
Until April 30:
Tuesday - Sunday inclusive, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Note: Between
Labour Day to April 30, admission is free from 4 p. m. -
5 p. m on weekdays. Closed Mondays except certain
holidays (inquiries: (613) 991-3044).
Individual admission fees
- Adults: $6
- Students and Seniors: $5
- Children (6-15): $2
- Under 6: free
- Family (2 adults and 2 children): $12
- Members:
Membership card
- Note: Between Labour Day to April 30, admission
is free from 4 p. m. - 5 p. m on weekdays.
Group prices, per person
- 15 adults or more: $2.50
- 15 children or more and accompanying adults:
$1.50
- Guided Tours for Adults/Seniors/Youth (16 yrs)
$3.00
- Guided Tours for Children (6-15 yrs) $2.00
- Al groups of 15 or more are elibible for the
above rates.
- Free admission for Tour Escort and Bus Driver
- max. 2 per group
Prices include GST & PST, and are subject to
change without notice.
Cafeteria:
- The museum cafeteria offers snacks and light meals.
Visitors can also picnic in the museum's large
"Technology Park".
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- Unusual science & technology and exhibit-related
souvenirs, posters, books, jewelry... are available in
the museum shop "Scientique", located close to
the main entrance.
Access for Disabled:
- The museum is completely wheelchair accessible.
Parking:
- There is plenty of free parking.
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Technology Park:
- In the summer, have a picnic in the Technology Park,
visit the Cape North lighthouse and the Helen Sawyer Hogg
observatory. Let the children drag you to the exterior
playground, where you'll find a huge sand box with
oversized construction tools and water games. Then,
gather at the foot of the Atlas rocket to launch water
rockets with our demonstrators.
Information: (613) 991-3044
TTY: (613) 991-9207
Guided tours, workshops, astronomy: (613) 991-3053
Scientique: (613) 993-5584
Media: (613) 991-3047
Facility Rentals : (613) 993-9190
OC Transpo : (613) 741-4390
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