Canadian Museum of Nature
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Description and Services
Hours	May 1-Labour Day Mon-Sun 9 am-6 pm * Thu and Fri 9 am-8 pm  Labour Day-April 30 Tue-Sun 9 am-5 pm * Thu 9 am-8 pm
Dates	Year-round * Closed on Mondays from Labour day to April 30 except Thanksgiving Monday, during Ontario and Quebec school breaks, Family Day, and Easter Monday. December 24th, closed at 2 pm, closed on December 25th, and the second week of January.
Description	One of the national capital’s main attractions. The place to enjoy fun and interactive encounters. Magnificent, world-class galleries, housed in a beautifully renovated, century-old, Gothic-style “castle” – showcase the diversity of Canada’s natural environments.    Marvel at the sight of a complete Blue Whale skeleton, beautiful aquariums and many specimens in the RBC Blue Water Gallery. The new Vale Earth Gallery features a dazzling collection of more than 1,000 minerals and rocks plus many interactives. Wander past dinosaurs and other ancient reptiles in the Talisman Energy Fossil Gallery. See wildlife up close in the Mammal Gallery. Enjoy countless birds in the Bird Gallery. Peer at insects, slugs and other creepy crawlies in Animalium. Have fun with hands-on activities in the Discovery Zone.    For more information on rentals and events activities, call 613-566-4712, send an email to events@mus-nature.ca, or visit the website at nature.ca
Eligibility	No restrictions
Application	To become a member: call 613-566-4271 or 1-800-263-4433, fax at 613-364-4013 or email membinfo@mus-nature.ca; Membership fees are available on the website.  To make a donation: call 613-566-4790 or 1-800-263-4433 or email investnature@mus-nature.ca  To become a volunteer: contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 613-566-4261 or fax at 613-364-4028
Fees	Admission - Adult $12, Student $10, Senior $10, Children: $8 (age 3-12), children 2 and under free; Free admission Thursday evenings (5 pm-8 pm). Additional fee applies for certain special exhibitions.
Languages of Service	English ; French
Areas Served	Ottawa (City of)
Contact Information
Office Phone	General information 613-566-4700  Reservations 613-566-4791  Media 613-566-4781  Rentals 613-566-4712  Gift Shop 613-566-4727
TDD/TTY Phone	613-566-4770 * 1-866-600-8801
Toll Free Phone	1-800-263-4433
After Hours Phone	613-566-4717
Fax	613-566-4763
E-mail	questions@mus-nature.ca
Website	nature.ca
Primary Contact	Nathalie Cellard, Reservations Coordinator; Phone: 613-566-4701; Email: ncellard@mus-nature.ca
Alternate Contact	Stephanie Tak, Supervisor, Rentals and Events; Phone: 613-566-4713; Email: stak@mus-nature.ca
Volunteer Coordinator	Katja Rodriguez, Coordinator, Volunteer Program; Phone: 613-566-4261; Email: krodriguez@mus-nature.ca
Primary Executive	Meg Beckel, President and Chief Executive Officer; Phone: 613-566-4733; Email: mbeckel@mus-nature.ca
Location & Accessibility
Address	Victoria Memorial Museum Building 240 McLeod St Ottawa, ON K2P 2R1
Intersection	Metcalfe St
Located In Community	Ottawa
Mailing Address	PO Box 3443  Stn D  Ottawa, ON K1P 6P4
Bus Route Notes	OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules
Parking	Pay parking lot * Parking meters
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Other Details
Subjects	Children ; Libraries ; Meeting facilities ; Museums ; Nonprofit organizations ; Parties ; Recreation ; Volunteer opportunities
Accreditation	Operates under the Museums Act
Resources	Website, library
Established	1842
Elections	The Board of Trustees is appointed.
Funding	Federal - Canadian Heritage ; Fundraising ; Donations ; Fees