Learn Through National and International Exhibits
A visit to Ottawa is a must for every Canadian student. Canada’s Capital tells our nation’s story, showcasing our past and present. It is also an excellent window into the world and our place within it.
This spring, enrich your student’s learning experience by visiting the national museums and historic sites in Canada’s Capital Region. From the sciences to history and culture, Canada’s national museums offer a variety of resources that bring lessons to life.
We are happy to plan your visit with our free itinerary and booking service!
Special Exhibits in 2012
Here are 10 reasons to visit Canada’s Capital Region in 2012!
Canada Agriculture Museum
- Learn how harvesting energy from renewable sources is changing both the consumption and production of energy on Canadian farms.
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
- Discover the innovative carbon-friendly technology that will shape commercial aviation over the next 50 years.
Canada Science and Technology Museum
- See how the production and consumption of energy have social, economic, and environmental implications that are influenced by available resources and the choices we make.
Canadian Museum of Civilization
God(s) A User's Guide (December 2, 2011–September 3, 2012)
- Discover the vast diversity, and the similarities, in the practices of the world’s most widespread religions.
Maya: Secrets of their Ancient World (May 18, 2012–October 28, 2012)
- Take a journey into the heart of a great Maya city and discover many of the mysteries surrounding the Maya.
- Explore the Arctic’s snow-bound peaks and the Arctic Ocean with polar bears, caribou and walruses.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Whales Tohorā The Exhibition (March 2, 2011–September 3, 2012)
- Learn about the diversity, biology and adaptation of whales to life in the oceans through interactive science, cultural storytelling and activities.
Canadian War Museum
1812 (June 15, 2012–January 6, 2013)
- Examine the causes and conduct of the War of 1812 from the perspective of each of the four central participants: Canada, the United States, Great Britain and the First Peoples.
Group Orientation (May–June 2012)
- Learn about the museum’s galleries with an introduction provided by a guide in the guise of a historic character.
Rideau Hall
75 Years of “GGreat” Books: Governor General’s Literary Awards (until November 2012)
- Discover the excellence of Canadian literature through this exhibit of 600 award-winning books.
Reservations and Questions
Contact the NCC for more information or to reserve your Capital education experiences:
