Canadian Museum of Civilization

Région touristique : Ottawa/Gatineau

Discover the Canadian Museum of Civilization, Canada's largest and most popular cultural institution. Located on a spectacular riverfront site in the heart of the National Capital Region, the Museum offers an unparalleled view of Ottawa's historic skyline. Acknowledged as one of the world's architectural masterpieces, the Museum welcomes over 1.3 million visitors each year. Permanent exhibitions include the majestic Grand Hall, housing the world's largest indoor collection of totem poles; the First Peoples Hall, dedicated to the history and achievements of Canada's aboriginal peoples; and the highly popular Canada Hall, which takes visitors on a cross-Canada journey through 1,000 years of history.

Other favourite features include the Canadian Children's Museum and the IMAX® Theatre. Throughout the year, the Museum also presents special exhibitions and programming dedicated to diverse civilizations and cultures. An essential destination for anyone visiting the National Capital Region!

Activités

Vodou:  15 novembre 2012 à 23 février 2014

Double Take – Portraits of Intriguing Canadians:  22 mars 2013 à 14 octobre 2013

Champlain, the First Account:  29 mai 2013 à 27 avril 2014

The Adventures of MR. POTATO HEAD exhibition:  08 juin 2013 à 05 janvier 2014

Moving with the River:  21 juin 2013 à 23 mars 2014

Indigenous and Urban:  27 juin 2013 à 03 septembre 2013

Renseignements sur les collections

At the core of the Museum lie its collections of objects of historical or cultural significance, which help define the national heritage. Collections and research are grouped under four main disciplines, with additional special collections: Archaeology (collection of materials evidencing Canada's pre-history); Ethnology (collection of materials representing Canadian Indian, Inuit and Métis cultures); Folk Culture (collection of materials reflecting folklife and multicultural aspects of Canada); and, History (collection of materials illustrating the heritage of everyday Canadian life; Canadian Children's Museum collection.

Nombre approximatif d'objets ou de spécimens dans la collection : 5 000 000

Archives

The Library and Archives are responsible for a collection of published and unpublished materials including books, journals, photographs and documents. The collection, which dates back to the 1800s, has been identified as a national resource in anthropology by the National Library of Canada.

Architectural Records • Cartographic Materials • Electronic Records • Prints and Drawings • Microforms • Films and Videos • Sound Recordings • Textual Records

Arts décoratifs

Ceramics, Porcelain or Pottery • Costumes • Glass • Metalwork, Silverwork or Goldwork • Musical Instruments • Textiles or Tapestries

Histoire humaine

Agriculture • Animal Husbandry • Archaeological Objects • Ceremonial Objects • Clocks or Time-Keeping Devices • Communications Devices • Costumes and Accessories • Currency • Exploration and Survey • Fisheries • Forestry • Furniture or Furnishings • Household Objects or Domestic Technology • Industrial Technology and History • Manuscripts • Marine History and Technology • Masks • Medals • Medical History and Technology • Meteorology • Musical Instruments • Printing and Bookbinding • Religious or Liturgical Objects • Sports Equipment • Stamps • Toys and Games • Transportation : Non-motorized ground

Services

Services de recherche

Archival Records • Conservation or Restoration • Films • Information Centre • Library • Conference or Symposium

Programmes Éducatifs

Classes or Workshops • Demonstrations • Family Programs • Films • Lectures • School Programs : Age 0-4 (Pre-School) : Age 5-11 (k-6) : Age 12-17 (7-13)(Quebec: Secondary 1-CEGEP)

Information aux Visiteurs

Bilingual Services • Films and Videos • Guided Tours : English : French • Accessible by Public Transportation • Children's Activities or Services : Playground : Strollers Available : Nursing area or Change Table • Information Centre or Desk • Meeting Room Rental • Nature Trails, Walks or Gardens • Parking Facilities : Charged : Bus • Gift shop • Special Needs Facilities : Parking : Washrooms : Wheelchairs available : Wheelchair access • Cloakroom • Washrooms

Services de bénévoles

Volunteer Services Available • Volunteer Training Offered

Services de restauration

Bistro Boréal and Voyageurs Cafeteria

Cafeteria • Snack Bar or Vending Machines • Picnic Area • Catering Services • Reception Facilities • Restaurant

Publications et produits

- CMCC Annual Reports
- CMCC Corporate Plans
- Virtual Museum of New France (Internet)

Annual Reports • Books • Brochures • Catalogues • CD-ROMS • Educational kits • Museum Guide • Newsletters • Postcards • Posters • T-Shirts or Sweatshirts or Caps • Slides • Commemorative Souvenirs • Videos

Images en vedette

Carte

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Emplacement

Adresse :	100 Laurier Street Gatineau, Québec K1A 0M8 Voir la carte
Téléphone :	819 776-7000 / 1 800 555-5621
Télécopieur :	819 776-8300
Adresse postale :	Canadian Museum of Civilization 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0M8
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