National Gallery of Canada and Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography

Photo of MAMAN spider sculpture and front of National Gallery of Canada
National Gallery of Canada and Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography

Students learn to observe and make personal connections to the artwork on display while taking a guided tour.

The National Gallery of Canada and Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography is Canada’s finest art museum and home to the world’s largest collection of Canadian art. Located in the historic ByWard Market, the National Gallery of Canada has won awards for its stunning architecture.

The National Gallery of Canada offers guided tours on a wide variety of subjects. It also regularly has special exhibitions that bring together works from around the world.

Don’t miss the well-stocked bookstore which holds a wealth of art reference material!

Student Programs
Curricula (Ontario and Quebec): Visual Arts, History, Social Studies, Humanities, Native Studies
Grades Programs/ Tours Duration Costs: $ or Free
All Guided tours 60 minutes $
All Self-guided 90 minutes Students < 12 Free
Students > 12  $
All Self-guided audio tour 90 minutes $

Book Your Visit

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FREE information and booking services are available for each Capital education experience presented on this site. Contact us at:

reservat@ncc-ccn.ca
1-800-461-8020
613-239-5100

Find Out More

For more information about programs at the National Gallery of Canada and Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography, visit:

Image from YouTube video
Link to YouTube video

Location

380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9N4