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Closed September 11 to October 6
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11 Aviation Parkway, Ottawa, ON
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Online Ticketing

Purchase your e-ticket

NOTE: The museum will be closed September 11 through October 6 with special programming in place. Learn more.

When purchasing your ticket, you will be able to select a time slot. Your e-tickets will be available to download on your mobile device.

NOTE: E-tickets are non-transferable, and cannot be cancelled. Unable to purchase your tickets online or have questions? Please contact our Customer Engagement Team by phone at: 613-991-3044 or 1-866-442-4416, or by email: contact@IngeniumCanada.org.

FAQ
What happens if I miss my time slot? (Click to expand)

Visitors are responsible for arriving on time for the visit time indicated on their ticket.

Can I buy a ticket on-site? (Click to expand)

Yes, tickets are available on-site. Some exceptions may apply to special events.

Is there a time restriction for my visit inside the museum? (Click to expand)

No, there is no restriction on the duration of your visit. Please note that an average visit takes approximately two hours.

Can I leave the museum and re-enter? (Click to expand)

Yes! Visitors may leave and then re-enter the museum with the presentation of a valid ticket for the same day.

Can I get a refund or make changes to my reservation? (Click to expand)

Ticket holders are unable to cancel their tickets.

For any inquiries regarding your purchased tickets, please contact our Customer Relations Team by phone at: 613-991-3044 or 1-866-442-4416, or by email: contact@IngeniumCanada.org.

I have purchased a ticket and am scheduled to visit the museum soon, but now I have COVID-19 symptoms. What should I do? (Click to expand)

If you have a cold or other symptoms, please stay at home. You can switch your ticket to another day, free of charge. Please contact our Customer Engagement Team by phone at: 613-991-3044 or 1-866-442-4416, or by email: contact@IngeniumCanada.org.

I would like to visit the museum with a group; how can I purchase tickets? (Click to expand)

For group bookings and fees (minimum 15 people), please refer to Admission. 

Admission

NOTE: The museum will be closed September 11 through October 6 with special programming in place. Learn more.

Visit the Museum today. Your admission fee includes great family-friendly programming and access to a world-renowned collection for self-guided exploration or a guided tour. Current admission fees are:

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Category Fees
Adult $16.25
Senior (age 60+) / Student * $14
Youth (ages 3-17) $11
Child (age 2 and under) Free
Family (6 pers. - max 2 adults) $41
Members Free

All admission prices do not include applicable taxes and are subject to change without notice.
Admission is free daily between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.**

*Students must show valid student identification.
** Free admission does not apply to special exhibitions and events.

Complimentary parking passes are available to Veterans at the admissions desk.

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Complimentary admission

Ingenium offers free admission to all active Canadian military personnel, Canadian military veterans, Indigenous peoples, including First Nations, Inuit and Métis, and a support leader accompanying a person with disabilities. When available, presentation of an Identification Card is requested.

Become a member for unlimited free admission!

Pass Holders

If you have a pass for a free museum visit, please check in at the museum’s front desk. You will be able to access the museum at the next available time slot. Please note that we cannot guarantee access to our museum at a specific time.


Group Fees (minimum 15 people)

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 Category Fee (per person)
Adult $13.25
Senior (age 60+) / Student* $11.25
Youth  (ages 3-17) $8
Children (age 2 and under) Free
Bus driver  and 1 tour leader Free

All admission prices do not include applicable taxes and are subject to change without notice.
Admission is free daily between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.** Advanced ticketing is strongly recommended. 

*Students must show valid student identification.

Reservations

Group Reservation Request

You can also connect directly to our Customer Relations team:
Phone: 613-991-3053 or 1-866-442-4416

Tourism professionals

For preferential group rates, send an email to: contact@IngeniumCanada.org.

Hours

NOTE: The museum will be closed September 11 through October 6 with special programming in place. Learn more.

The museum is open on statutory holidays, except December 25.

Location

11 Aviation Parkway in Ottawa, Ontario.

The Museum is a must-see destination in Canada’s Capital Region. Located just ten minutes from Parliament Hill by car, the Museum is easily accessible. Visit by car, bicycle, public transit, or even airplane!


car By Car

From downtown Ottawa:

  1. Follow Sussex Drive east (becomes the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway)
  2. Exit at Aviation Parkway

From Ottawa west:

  1. Follow Highway 417 east
  2. Take exit 115, St Laurent Blvd north
  3. Turn right on Ogilvie Road
  4. Turn left on Aviation Parkway

From Ottawa east:

  1. Follow Highway 174 west
  2. Take exit 115, St Laurent Blvd north
  3. Turn right on Ogilvie Road
  4. Turn left on Aviation Parkway

From Montreal:

  1. Follow Highway 417 west
  2. Take exit 113B, Aviation Parkway

bike By Bike

The Museum is conveniently located on the Ottawa River Pathway. Find out more about the capital’s cycling paths on the National Capital Commission website.


bus By Public Transit

OC Transpo route 25 brings you to the Museum. Please check the route schedule and map carefully, as not all 25 buses bring you directly to the Museum’s doorstep.

Alternatively, OC Transpo route 7 takes you to the intersection of St Laurent Boulevard and Hemlock Road. From there, you can walk to the Museum by following Hemlock Road eastwards to the Aviation Parkway. (Approximate distance to the Museum is 1.4 kilometres.)


plane By Airplane

The Museum is conveniently located next to the Ottawa Rockcliffe Airport, home of the Rockcliffe Flying Club. GPS co-ordinates are N45 27 46 W75 38 46. If visiting by airplane:

  1. When you arrive at Rockcliffe, contact the Rockcliffe Flying Club at radio frequency 123.5 — club personnel will notify the Museum of your visit.
  2. Taxi over to the Museum, and park at the northeast corner of the building.
  3. A Museum Visitor Services staff member will greet you and escort you to the Museum.

Parking

The museum offers paid, on-site parking, with registration of your license plate.

ON-SITE PARKING – PAY BY PHONE!

Please pay for parking on-site upon arrival.

Download the Park Indigo app on your phone before your museum visit and skip the lines at the pay stations.

  1. Download the app on IOS or Android.
  2. When you arrive at the museum, find a parking spot.
  3. Using the app, select the museum as your location.
  4. Enter your licence plate number.
  5. Select the desired amount of time (average visit is a minimum of 2 hours).
  6. Pay by phone* and enjoy your museum visit!

*Please pay for parking on-site. Paying in advance does NOT GUARANTEE a parking place.

ON-SITE PARKING FEES

  • $3.75 per hour
  • $9 daily maximum
  • $5 evening flat rate after 5 p.m.

Rates include applicable taxes and are subject to change without notice.
An average visit to the museum lasts two hours.

A daily maximum parking ticket is valid at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, and the Canada Science and Technology Museum (same day only).

The museum remains committed to providing visitors with an affordable educational experience. All parking revenues will be invested in the museum to support programming. Automated pay stations are conveniently located and easy to use.

DESIGNATED ACCESSIBLE PARKING

As part of the museum’s ongoing commitment to accessibility, designated spaces are available for people with special needs (permit required). There is no fee for parking vehicles with this valid permit.

Free Parking for Veterans

Complimentary parking is available for Veterans by visiting the museum front desk (remember your licence plate number).

Food and Drink

The Collective | Le Collectif; an Urban Element experience is the new café at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum.
Learn more about The Collective | Le Collectif.

Check out The Collective | Le Collectif seasonal menu!

Hours of operation

  • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday to Monday (inclusive)
  • CLOSED: Monday, September 11 to Friday, October 6, 2023

Bottle-filler fountains are available on-site. Drinking and bottle-filler fountains are available on-site. We recommend guests bring their own water bottle.

Food and drink are not permitted on the museum floor.

During temperate weather, picnic tables are available adjacent to the museum

Can I still bring a picnic? (Click to expand)

Yes, but there is a limited number of picnic tables.

Boutique

Your visit to the Museum is sure to be memorable. Keep the experience fresh with a souvenir from the Aeronautica Boutique. Or, find the perfect gift for the aviation enthusiast in your life.

A wide selection of “flight-flavoured” items includes:

  • airplane and space shuttle toys
  • collectibles and executive gifts
  • adult and children’s apparel
  • aviation books and DVDs
  • lapel pins and key chains
  • model kits

Hours of operation

NOTE: Closed September 11 - October 6, 2023

Thursday to Monday - Open: 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Become a member of Ingenium and receive a 10% discount on regularly priced items at all times at the Boutique.

The Boutique is open on statutory holidays, except December 25.

Phone: 613-990-4340

SHOP ONLINE

(All prices in Canadian dollars; shipping extra)

Accessibility

The Canada Aviation and Space Museum is dedicated to accessibility for all.

With a few minor exceptions, the museum building and grounds are barrier-free. Regular and motorized wheelchairs are available for use in the museum. Strollers are also available. There is no extra charge for wheelchair or stroller use. For individuals or groups with special needs, such as visual or hearing impairments or learning disabilities, museum staff will gladly work with you to accommodate.

Designated Accessible Parking

As part of the Museum’s commitment to full accessibility, designated spaces are available for people with special needs (permit required). There is no fee for parking vehicles with this permit.

Downloadable Self-Guided Tours

The Museum has prepared self-guided tours for several of its exhibitions. They include panel texts, descriptions of exhibition content, and navigation directions. Visitors can download the Braille Ready File (.brf) for use on their personal braille reading device, or the Portable Document Format (.pdf) for use with text reading software such as Voice Dream. The Museum currently has self-guided tours for the Health in Space, Eyes on the Skies and Early Aviation exhibitions.

Download Tours

  • Health in Space (BRF: 38 KB) ǀ Health in Space (PDF: 706 KB)
  • Eyes on the Skies (BRF: 69 KB) ǀ Eyes on the Skies (PDF: 668 KB)
  • Early Aviation (BRF: 44 KB) ǀ Early Aviation (PDF: 637 KB)

Braille Binders

Physical copies of the Museum’s self-guided tours are also available at the Information Desk, upon request.

Site Plan and Facilities

Visitor guide for the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. Aircraft are grouped by colour, into thematic islands which relate to their time period and function.

Visitor Map

The Visitor Map (PDF) provides an overview of the Museum’s main exhibitions, activity areas, and highlights that should not be missed.

Visitor Map PDF
Map of aircraft on display at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. Aircraft are grouped by colour, into thematic islands which relate to time period and function.

Aircraft Index

The Aircraft Index (PDF) is a more detailed map listing of all the aircraft on display for aviation enthusiasts.

Aircraft Index PDF

You can pick up each of these guides at the Museum’s Admission desk.

Facilities

There are lots of things to see and do as you explore Canada’s aviation and aerospace technology! Among the museum’s highlights are the largest surviving pieces of the famous Avro Arrow (its nose section and two wing tips), the original Canadarm used on the Endeavour space shuttle and the Lancaster bomber from the Second World War.

Visitors to the Canada Aviation and Space Museum enjoy more than just a world-renowned collection of aircraft and artifacts. Top-notch facilities and amenities ensure your visit is both memorable and comfortable.

The museum is fully accessible and barrier-free. Regular and motorized wheelchairs, as well as strollers, are available at no extra cost. As part of the museum’s ongoing commitment to accessibility, designated parking spaces are available for people with special needs (permit required). There is no fee for parking vehicles with this valid permit.

Washrooms and an ATM are all conveniently located near the main entrance. See the Floor Plan for a detailed map of the museum’s interior.

Enhance Your Experience

Guests are invited to enjoy the museum’s outdoor picnic tables, weather permitting. And don’t forget to pick up a souvenir from the Aeronautica Boutique.

Renting the museum's venues

Ingenium and its three museum sites are available for events.

Check with our events team for available dates.

Health and Safety

To ensure a safe and enjoyable visit for our visitors and staff, the following health and safety guidelines are in place.

 Cartoon illustration of a woman lying in bed with a washcloth on her forehead. Next to the woman is a thermometer showing a high temperature.

STAY AT HOME IF YOU HAVE SYMPTOMS

If you have any symptoms, please postpone your visit until you are well.

 Cartoon illustration of two adults and a child wearing a mask

FACE MASKS RECOMMENDED

Masks are no longer mandatory but recommended in the museums.

Online Ticketing

ADVANCED TICKETS REcommended

It is recommended that all visitors reserve their tickets in advance to avoid disappointment. This includes Ingenium Members and those visiting during the free hour.

Cartoon illustration of two hands covered in soap suds held under the flow of a water tap.

HAND-WASHING STATIONS

Hand-sanitizing stations are available throughout the museum. 

Visitor Code of Conduct - Canada Aviation and Space Museum

Visitor Code of Conduct

The Canada Aviation and Space Museum is a national museum and is open to all. Respectful use of the space and resources ensures a safe and enriching experience for all visitors.

We ask that you adhere to the guidelines defined in the PDF below.

Code of Conduct PDF

List of prohibited items

  • Any bag exceeding 35cm x 35cm x 15.25cm in size
  • Hard-covered briefcases
  • Flags, banners, or posters that might obstruct a visitor’s view
  • Alcohol and glass bottles
  • Drones or other similar objects
  • Any object that makes noise (bells, horns)
  • Any animal, except service animals (presentation of certification required)
  • Fireworks or other pyrotechnical apparatus
  • Laser pointers
  • Audio visual equipment; i.e., video cameras on tripods (exceptions need preapproval by Public Affairs  prior entry) Please contact: contact@IngeniumCanada.org
  • Any weapon, pocket knife, cutter, blade, or any other knives, prohibited weapons, blunt objects, aerosol, capsicum/“pepper spray”*
  • Any object deemed suspicious by security personnel*

*KNIVES, WEAPONS or SUSPICIOUS ITEMS

  • Any knife, weapon, or object considered dangerous or risky is prohibited on the premises
  • Any person with that type of item in their possession will be denied access to the venue, unless they voluntarily dispose of the object in the containers provided for this purpose

Weapons and other items voluntarily given up for that purpose will be destroyed

Filming and Photos

Cameras and video cameras are permitted in the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. Devices must be hand-held, and photographs or films must be for personal use only.

The aircraft and artifacts on display throughout the Museum may be easily damaged. Visitors are asked to respect barriers and exercise care when photographing or filming.

Contact

General Information

Email: contact@IngeniumCanada.org
Telephone: 613-991-3044
Toll-free: 1-800-463-2038

Reservations

Email: contact@IngeniumCanada.org
Telephone: 613-991-3053
Toll-free: 1-866-442-4416

Membership Office

Email: contact@IngeniumCanada.org
Telephone: 613-991-3044
Toll-free: 1-800-463-2038

Business Development

Email: kdunster@IngeniumCanada.org

Phone: 613-903-4200 ext. 2102

Media Inquiries

Email: ptremblay@IngeniumCanada.org

Phone: 343-543-5337

Fundraising Office

Email: foundation@IngeniumCanada.org

Telephone: 1-800-288-0471

Noise Complaints

Telephone: 613-990-9587

Mailing Address

Canada Aviation and Space Museum
P.O. Box 9724, Station T
Ottawa, Ontario
K1G 5A3

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About Canada Aviation and Space Museum

Canada Aviation and Space Museum
Located on a former military air base just five kilometers from the Prime Minister’s residence at 24 Sussex Drive in Ottawa, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum focuses on aviation in Canada within an international context – from its beginnings in 1909 to today.
Read more about the museum

Contact Us

Canada Aviation and Space Museum
11 Aviation Parkway
Ottawa ON K1K 2X5
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613-991-3044
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