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Canadian Museum of Nature

240 McLeod Street
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Telephone:

613-566-4700

1-800-263-4433 (toll-free in Canada and U.S.A.)

TTY (Bell Relay service): 711

Fax: 613-364-4021

Canadian Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod St, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 2R1, Canada

Mail:
Canadian Museum of Nature
P.O. Box 3443, Station D
Ottawa, ON K1P 6P4
Canada

Courier—museum:
Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod Street
Victoria Memorial Museum Building
Ottawa, Ontario K2P 2R1
Canada

Courier—research and collections facility:
Canadian Museum of Nature
1740 Pink Road
Natural Heritage Campus
Gatineau, Quebec J9J 3N7
Canada

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We appreciate your comments and questions. Use the form below to send us an email.

Our email enquiry service is monitored Monday to Friday during regular office hours. If you have an urgent question, please contact us by phone during the museum’s opening hours.

Perhaps you can get an answer faster by finding it on our website. And, check out the answers below to some common questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Opening hours.

How do I use the library Nature Card to get tickets?
This information explains how to borrow and how to use the Nature Card for free general admission.

I have a disability. Is the museum accessible?
The museum is fully accessible. Get specific information.

How long do I need to visit the museum?
Please allow about two to three hours for a reasonably complete visit of the museum.

I would like information about bringing a group to the museum.
Whether you’re a school or community group, or a tour operator, we have a lot to offer. Ask us about our special packages. Group-visit information and contact info.

I would like to have my wedding at the museum. What are my options?
Cocktail reception, banquet, dancing, gallery visit or reception, the ceremony—we can accommodate your dream wedding and offer a beautiful venue besides.

Find out more.

Careers.

Volunteering.

How do I find out about employment opportunities at the museum?
Have a look at our job postings and volunteer opportunities. We are not able to accept unsolicited applications for employment.

Can I do an unpaid internship at the museum as part of my university or college program?
We accept a small number of unpaid interns, and we occasionally offer paid internships. Have a look at our careers pages to find out more.

Does the museum commission artistic works?
The Canadian Museum of Nature does not accept unsolicited proposals from artists or photographers for the creation or display of art, crafts or exhibitions in the museum’s facilities. On occasion, the museum will issue a call for photographs, artworks or artists in association with museum activities. Such call-outs will be posted in our Careers pages.

Can you tell me what this is?
We do not offer species-identification services to the general public.

Does the museum accept donations of specimens?
The museum develops collections pertaining to the natural history of the world, with emphasis on specimens associated with Canada.

The decision on whether or not to acquire a donation is based on a number of criteria, including but not limited to

• whether the donation has scientific, historical, or cultural interest
• whether the donation supports the museum’s research activities and projects
• whether the donation addresses a gap in the museum’s collections, of which Canadian, North American, and Pan-Arctic specimens predominate
• whether the museum has the capacity to professionally curate the donation within a reasonable time frame
• whether there is clear title to the specimen
• whether the specimen has been acquired ethically.

If you have something you wish to donate that may fit these criteria, please write to us with a description of your specimen(s).

A lone iceberg in dark blue water and distant fog.

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