Spread over an area of 46,621 square meters, the National Gallery of Canada is the largest art museum in North America in terms of its exhibition space. Designed by Moshe Safdie, the beauty of the architecture lies in its granite and glass building. The gallery provides a notable view of the Canadian Parliament building located on Parliament hill. The gallery boasts a collection of 93,000 works on Canadian, American, Asian, and European indigenous artworks. The uniqueness of this gallery lies in the various traveling exhibitions hosted by this gallery. In concomitance with the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts, the gallery was first established in 1880 by John Campbell, the then governor-general of Canada. The western, eastern, and northern exterior façade of the gallery building adorns glass windows and pink granite walls. In contrast, the southern façade has a similar structure to that of a cathedral.
The main highlight of the National Gallery of Canada is the sculpture of a giant spider displayed outside the museum. The collection of the gallery even includes works dating back to the 18th century. Abstract paintings, contemporary paintings, postwar art, etc., are some of the main attractions of the gallery. The works of First Nation and Metis artists of the 20th century are some of the first entrants of this gallery. The gallery also features a library and archives that hold a massive collection of Canadian documents. Moreover, visitors can also check for some exquisite gift items for their loved ones from the gifts shops inside the museum.
● The exquisite contemporary art collection
● The ornate Rideau Street Chapel
● Unique art installations at the Nepean Point
● The magnificent Canadian and indigenous art
● The giant spider sculpture
By Air: In order to reach the National Gallery of Canada, one needs to fly to Ottawa/Macdonald- Cartier International Airport, which is well connected to other countries of the world. The distance from the Ottawa/Macdonald- Cartier International Airport is 14.7 kilometres and can easily be accessed by a taxi or public bus service. The fare of a taxi on this route is 14.60 to 18.98 Canadian dollars, and the travel time will be 18 minutes. Similarly, the bus fare from the airport to the National Gallery of Canada is 8 to 12 Canadian dollars, and the travel time is 1 hour
By Road: The distance from Ottawa city to the National Gallery of Canada is 4.7 kilometres. One can quickly get city taxis to travel on this route. The taxi will charge 12 to 16 Canadian dollars, and the travel time by taxi will be 5 to 10 minutes
By Walk: If you prefer to reach the National Gallery of Canada by walking from Ottawa city, the distance will be 3 kilometres, and the travel time will be 35 minutes
● Enjoy the various 1990s collection adorning the gallery
● Start early for the gallery to avoid the rush
● Always keep change in local currency
● Take a trip of the archives and library of the gallery that holds extensive work on Canadian literature
● Grab a café or drink at the cafes in the gallery
● Shop for some unique and exquisite gift items from the gift shops
● Show respect to the local people and other visitors
● Refrain from littering around the gallery and nearby areas
May to September
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
October to April
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Waiting Time
No
Entrance Fee
Adults: 16$
Seniors 65+ : 14$
Students (with ID proof) : 8$
Children: free
Time you can spend
2 hours to 3 hours
Weather
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