Tickets
Every visitor needs a ticket, even when the tickets are free.
General Admission
A general-admission ticket allows you to:
- visit our permanent galleries
- watch an ultra-high-definition movie.
From December 6 to 16, general admission includes the special exhibition Butterflies in Flight at a special price!
See below for details.
Butterflies in Flight
Butterflies in Flight opens on December 6.
Special Offer and Online Discount
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.
Tickets for Buttterflies in Flight are not sold separately.
Tickets including Butterflies in Flight
Combos
If you want to visit the special exhibition Butterflies in Flight during the following periods, you must get a ticket combo:
- Thursday, Dec. 12: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- As of December 18.
A combo includes a general-admission ticket and a ticket for Butterflies in Flight.
Tickets for Buttterflies in Flight are not sold separately.
Ticket combos
Butterflies in Flight + General Admission
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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.