Tickets for this time period: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tickets for Thursday evenings
5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Special Offer and Discount
Butterflies in Flight—Included with General Admission
Enter a world of brilliant live butterflies and experience wonder all around you!
From December 6 to 16, daytime general admission includes the special exhibition Butterflies in Flight at a special price.
And, save 10% by buying your tickets online.
The special offer and online discount apply:
- December 6–16
- 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Timed ticketing is in effect for your visit to the museum:
- When you are buying your ticket, you will be required to pick a time to arrive at the museum entrance
- Admittance to the museum is every 15 minutes.
On Thursdays, the museum is open until 8 p.m. If you enter before the evening time slot, you do not have to leave until the museum closes.
Timed ticketing is not in effect for your visit to Butterflies in Flight:
- Enter at any time during your visit to the museum
- You may come and go in the exhibition throughout your visit to the museum, as capacity in the exhibition allows.
From December 6 to 16, a daytime general-admission ticket allows you to:
- visit our permanent galleries
- visit the special exhibition Butterflies in Flight
- watch an ultra-high-definition movie.
Children aged two and younger (Tiny Tots) need tickets, even though the tickets are free.
If this is your first time using this shopping cart, start by activating your account:
- To activate your account, complete the Forgot password steps.
Members need tickets, even when the tickets are free.
Library Nature Card
We require notice at least 24 hours in advance and some information when you want to use the Nature Card from the library for free general admission.
Eligible Individuals
If you qualify for free admissions, you can obtain your tickets at the museum on the day of your visit, or at least 24 hours in advance.
Eligibility criteria and contact info.
PaRx Prescriptions
You can obtain your free-admissions tickets at the museum on the day of your visit, or at least 24 hours in advance.
If you have a discount coupon or a pre-paid voucher, you must call us at least 24 hours in advance to get your tickets:
- 613-566-4700
- 1-800-263-4433 (Canada and U.S.A.)
- TTY (Bell Relay service): 711.
Membership: The Best Value
Free general admission and special exhibitions, as well as other discounts and privileges!
More information about becoming a member.