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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.

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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

Group prices, per person

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".

Giftshop "Scientique":

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.
 

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

Hearing Impaired Wheel Chair Accessible


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