Tickets for this time period: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Enter the museum at any time during this period.
Daytime general admission includes:
- our permanent galleries
- ultra-high-definition movies
- the special exhibitions.
Children aged two and younger (Tiny Tots) need tickets, even though the tickets are free.
Members need tickets, even when the tickets are free.
Special Exhibitions—Get a Ticket Combo to Visit
The Man Who Planted Trees
Butterflies in Flight
If you want to visit these special exhibitions, you must get a ticket combo:
- A combo allows you to pick a time to visit the exhibition.
- There is no extra charge to visit the exhibitions; they are included in the price of daytime general admission.
- Capacity in the exhibitions is limited; time slots can sell out.
- Tickets for the special exhibitions are not sold separately.
Get combos for:
The Man Who Planted Trees
Butterflies in Flight
Tickets Without Special Exhibitions
If you are not interested in visiting The Man Who Planted Trees or Butterflies in Flight, or they are sold out, get your single (non-combo) daytime general-admission tickets by selecting your ticket types and quantities below.
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 daytime general admission.
Eligible Individuals
If you qualify for free or discounted 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 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.