Your Library card gets you and your family into one of Ottawa’s many museums and historical sites.
Bring your family to learn about Canadian history, experience priceless world-class art, find out about the heroic tales of those who fought bravely for Canada, discover enormous dinosaur fossils and experience the world’s largest indoor collection of totem poles. Ottawa’s many national museums have something to offer everyone, no matter what your interests might be.
The loan period for all passes is one (1) week and renewing the pass is not allowed. Please note that passes cannot be reserved – they are available to CRPL clients on a first come first serve basis. Contact the Library at 613-446-5680 ext. 0 to see if the pass you are looking for is available. If a pass is available you may ask that it be put aside for you to come and get it. Please note, it will only be put aside for you for 2 hours.
Passes can be used multiple times and at multiple locations, if applicable.
Unless otherwise stated, the passes are good for a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children).
From June 19 to September 7, 2026, national museums of Canada as well as select provincial and territorial museums and galleries offer free or reduced admission. See details here.
The CRPL has museum passes available to the following museums. Click on a museum to view its availability in our catalogue:
- National Gallery of Canada
- Canadian Museum of Nature
- Ingenium Pass:
-Canada Agriculture & Food Museum
-Canada Aviation & Space Museum
-Canada Science & Technology Museum - Canadian Museum of History & Canadian War Museum
