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The 15 Best Museum Tickets in Canada

40 tours  ·  from $10

On a wet coastal afternoon or at minus twenty a museum is the plan, not the fallback. The 15 below cover the Royal Ontario, the Art Gallery of Ontario, the War Museum in Ottawa and the rest, with entry prices and which tickets skip the queue.

Toronto: Royal Ontario Museum Admission Ticket - Gordo and the dinosaur galleries
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Toronto: Royal Ontario Museum Admission Ticket

1.Toronto: Royal Ontario Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,237 reviews · 1 day · from $19Our pick

Spend a full day exploring the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, home to more than 18 million objects. See Barosaurus Gordo, Egyptian statues, First Peoples art, the Ming Tomb, fossils, gems, and world cultures. General admission is listed at $19, with special exhibitions available through selected ticket options.

“Great experience! The building itself was stunning. My 4 year old absolutely loved the dinosaur exhibit. Didn't have enough time to properly explore all floors. Next time!”

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Royal Ontario Museum Admission - Entering with a mobile ticket
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Royal Ontario Museum Admission

2.Royal Ontario Museum Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 411 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $19

Use your mobile ticket to enter Toronto’s Royal Ontario Museum and explore more than 30 galleries at your own pace. General admission covers art, culture, and nature collections, including dinosaurs, mummies, Chinese architecture, Indigenous objects, meteorites, and precious jewels. Allow at least three hours, and pay extra for temporary exhibitions.

“I had brought my grandson (who is in LOVE with dinosaurs) just to find out after our 3.5 hour drive there. Half of the dinosaur exhibit was closed off.”

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Toronto: Art Gallery of Ontario General Admission Ticket - Enter through the downtown kiosk and get your bearings
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Toronto: Art Gallery of Ontario General Admission Ticket

3.Toronto: Art Gallery of Ontario General Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 251 reviews · 1 day · from $21

Spend a full day exploring Toronto’s Art Gallery of Ontario, from Indigenous and Canadian art to European masterpieces, contemporary works, and 350 years of ship models. See The Marchesa Casati, walk Frank Gehry’s spiral staircase, and pause at AGO Bistro. General admission excludes special exhibitions.

“Generally is good. I hope the gallery will have more instructional information for visitors to see and decide a visiting route easily to follow according to each visitor's needs.”

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Britannia Mine Museum General Admission - Riding the underground train into the tunnel
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Britannia Mine Museum General Admission

4.Britannia Mine Museum General Admission

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $32Top rated

Ride an underground train through a former copper mine, join a 45-minute guided tour, watch the BOOM! mill show, and pan for gold at Britannia Mine Museum. Guides such as Chris, Spencer, Tessa, and Max have made the visit lively and easy to follow. Allow two to three hours onsite.

“It was a wonderful time and didn't realize so many movies were filmed here. We loved it! Lots of visitors.”

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Ottawa: Canadian War Museum Admission - Following Canada’s military story
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Ottawa: Canadian War Museum Admission

5.Canadian War Museum Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 232 reviews · 1 day · from $18

Spend a full day at Ottawa’s Canadian War Museum, a self-guided visit through Canada’s military past. See tanks, artillery, uniforms, art, photographs, and personal stories, then pause in Memorial Hall beside the Unknown Soldier’s headstone. Admission includes permanent galleries, special exhibitions, a multilingual guide, and a self-serve coat check.

“Amazing, one of the best War Musuems in the world. I have been to WWII ones in France, england and New Orleans --just an amazing collection --one of the best Armored vehicle / Tank collections”

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Gatineau: Canadian Museum of History Admission - Douglas Cardinal’s building sets the tone
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Gatineau: Canadian Museum of History Admission

6.Gatineau: Canadian Museum of History Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 230 reviews · 1 day · from $20

Spend a full day at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, across from Ottawa’s Parliament Hill. Explore four floors of permanent and special exhibitions, the Canadian History Hall, the world’s largest indoor display of monumental poles, the Canadian Children’s Museum, and Ciné+. Admission includes a museum guide app, coat check, and wheelchair access.

“j’avais deux heures devant moi, ce qui m’a permis de voir l’exposition sur l’histoire du Canada.”

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Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission - Dinosaurs, fossils, and the scale of natural history
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Ottawa: Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

7.Canadian Museum of Nature Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 226 reviews · 1 day · from $19

Spend a full day exploring four floors of Canadian nature inside Ottawa’s historic museum castle. See dinosaurs, a complete blue whale skeleton, gems, Arctic displays, live insects, Pacific tide pool creatures, and Canadian birds. Admission covers permanent galleries, with limited special-exhibit tickets available at the museum.

“i liked the whole experience! so much to see and learn. We spent almoat 4hrs there taking everything in. was a great time”

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Museum of Illusions Admission in Toronto - Start at 132 Front Street East
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Museum of Illusions Admission in Toronto

8.Museum of Illusions Admission in Toronto

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 214 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $26

At Toronto’s Museum of Illusions, you’ll explore interactive rooms, optical tricks, wooden puzzles, holograms, and photo setups at your own pace. Staff can explain exhibits and help with pictures. Plan on about an hour, though some people finish in 30 minutes while puzzle fans stay longer. Children need adult supervision.

“There were a few cool illusions to see, however it was smaller than expected and pretty crowded. The kids that were there seemed to really enjoy it. As adults visiting, it was just ok. I'm glad I was able to get discounted tickets because I don't think it's worth the full admission price. In total it took us about 15 minutes to get through the entire exhibit.”

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Canadian War Museum Admission - Start with Canada’s long military story
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Canadian War Museum Admission

9.Canadian War Museum Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 213 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $18

Set your own pace at Ottawa’s Canadian War Museum, where admission covers the permanent galleries and special exhibits. Plan about three hours to read the displays, view tanks and damaged equipment, reflect in Memorial Hall, and see the building’s hopeful architectural design. Guided tours cost extra, and mobile tickets are available.

“Great morning. Kids loved it. Workers were so helpful. Takes about 3 hours to really absorb info available”

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Calgary: 3.5-Hour Bus City Tour with Gasoline Alley Museum - Meeting at Calgary Tower
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Calgary: 3.5-Hour Bus City Tour with Gasoline Alley Museum

10.Calgary: 3.5-Hour Bus City Tour with Gasoline Alley Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 205 reviews · 3h 30m · from $55

Start at Calgary Tower for a 3.5-hour city tour through East Village, Inglewood, Beltline, Stampede grounds, and Canada Olympic Park. Stop at Scotsman’s Hill and other viewpoints, then explore Gasoline Alley Museum. Guides such as Amanda, Adelaide, and Jodi are known for clear local history and friendly commentary.

“Our guide was lovely and very knowledgeable. Really enjoyed this comprehensive tour of the city. I gave us an idea of places we would like to return to visit for a longer period of time. It really helped us understand the layout of the city and informed us better as we explored by car ourselves.”

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Toronto: Bata Shoe Museum Entrance Ticket - Start with All About Shoes
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Toronto: Bata Shoe Museum Entrance Ticket

11.Toronto: Bata Shoe Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 133 reviews · 1 day · from $11

Spend about an hour or two exploring Toronto’s Bata Shoe Museum, where four galleries trace 4,500 years of footwear history. See historic shoes, replicas, fashion pieces, and rotating displays in a striking building designed by Raymond Moriyama. Admission is $11, WiFi is free, and the museum is wheelchair accessible.

“The Bata Shoe Museum is a great experience for Mom and Daughter's Day. You can combine the pass with the Textile and the Gardiner Museum if you wish, for a better deal. The visit was smooth and pleasant, the organizers gave enough time in between visits , so it is easy to keep social distance. Considering Canada as an official bilingual country, I was expecting the info and descriptions to be also in French not only in English. You can admire different piece of shoes' art in multiple colors, materials and learn a lot about history and countries' traditions. Due to the pandemic all the activities inside the Museum have…”

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Museum of Illusions Montreal - 70+ Illusions to Explore - Working through more than 70 illusions
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Museum of Illusions Montreal – 70+ Illusions to Explore

12.Museum of Illusions Montreal – 70+ Illusions to Explore

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 103 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $26

At Museum of Illusions Montréal, you will work through more than 70 visual and physical exhibits that twist your sense of scale, balance, motion, and perspective. Plan on 45 minutes to an hour, bring a camera, and come with a partner or family member so you can take part in the photo-based activities together. Admission covers every exhibit.

“Really great experience and very good value for money. Everything is superbly laid out and interesting”

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Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Admission & Tour - Start with the Pier 21 Story exhibition
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Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Admission & Tour

13.Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Admission & Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 95 reviews · 1 day · from $13

At Halifax’s waterfront, visit the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. Join an English or French guide for the Pier 21 Story exhibition, watch the 20-minute film *In Canada*, explore permanent and temporary exhibits, and use the Family History Centre to research relatives who came to Canada.

“Very much enjoyed the tour and video that was shown. Was able to get information of my grandfather whom immigrated to Canada from Scotland.”

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Blackwood Tours: Highland Village, Baddeck, Bell Museum Tour - Highland Village and Cape Breton’s Gaelic past
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Blackwood Tours: Highland Village, Baddeck, Bell Museum Tour

14.Blackwood Tours: Highland Village, Baddeck, Bell Museum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 82 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $140

From Sydney’s cruise dock, Blackwood Tours takes you through Cape Breton’s Gaelic past, the Little Narrows cable ferry, Baddeck, and Alexander Graham Bell’s inventions. Expect about six hours in a small bus, with guides such as Bob, Francie, Jim, or Mike sharing local stories. Lunch and drinks are extra.

“Bell museum as very interesting. Tour guide was very interesting. The transportation vehicle was good. The guide was easy to find when off the ship. I would recommend the tour.”

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Toronto: Royal Ontario Museum Special Exhibits Voucher - Entering through the Weston Queen’s Park Entrance
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Toronto: Royal Ontario Museum Special Exhibits Voucher

15.Toronto: Royal Ontario Museum Special Exhibits Voucher

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 65 reviews · from $25

Use a one-day ROM voucher for general admission plus access to one or more special exhibitions. Explore dinosaurs, mummies, gemstones, Buddhist sculpture, and a bat cave with more than 20 specimens and 800 models at your own pace. Enter at the Weston Queen’s Park Entrance. Daily free tours are also available on a first-come basis.

“It hand multi cultural herirtage for example Ming Dynasty ; African heritage , Geology ; History of Dinassaurs , All very interesting over 3 floors.It had plenty of seating washrooms and a lovely cafe .It was family friendly and had plenty of things for younger children to see.Im so glad i visited the ROM an iconic museum something for everyone .Well worth a visit whilst in Toronto .Its calm relaxed atmosphere friendly staff and its beautiful architecture .”

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