Dive into the fascinating stories found throughout our breathtaking exhibitions and experience more than 15,000 years of Canada’s rich history. These guides can help you discover and explore the Museum’s galleries and public spaces.
Printable Museum guide
To optimize your visit, we provide a full-colour printable PDF Museum guide. Featuring maps and information about the main galleries and exhibition spaces, this brochure draws attention to points of interest that you can use to chart your progress through the Museum.
The Museum guide is also available in:
Digital Museum guide
Use our multilingual digital guide to plan your visit and find your way through the galleries as you discover Canada’s rich history. The digital guide includes exhibition overviews, interactive maps, images and 360 VR tours.
This guide is available in English, French, Spanish, German, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.
The Museum at a glance
The Spirit of Haida Gwaii (Grand Hall)
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Level 1
The galleries on Level 1 of the Museum feature exhibitions about Indigenous peoples in Canada, and specifically, their histories, cultural identities, artistic expressions, and traditional and contemporary ways of life.
Gold crown of a Thracian king, 375–325 BCE
© Field Museum, Ádám Vágó. Courtesy of the National Museum of History, Sofia, Bulgaria
Level 2
On Level 2 there are three galleries devoted to changing exhibitions. Some of these exhibitions are designed by the Canadian Museum of History; others are produced by Canadian as well as international institutions.
Canadian History Hall
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Level 3
The Canadian History Hall is located on levels 3 and 4. This exhibition traces Canada’s history from the dawn of human habitation to the present day.
