National Gallery of Canada

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<p>The National Gallery of Canada is an art museum on Sussex Drive in <a href="/en/cities/ottawa/">Ottawa</a>. Founded in 1880, it holds Canadian and European art, Indigenous works, sculpture and photography.</p> <h2>What to see</h2> <p>Louise Bourgeois's huge bronze spider, Maman, stands outside the entrance. Inside, choose a few sections rather than trying to see every gallery at once. Canadian paintings include works by the Group of Seven; other collections cover historical and contemporary Indigenous art and European art. Displays change, so an artist being represented in the collection does not guarantee that a particular painting is on view.</p> <p>The Rideau Street Chapel is an unusual part of the museum: its historic interior was dismantled and rebuilt inside the Gallery after the original building faced demolition.</p> <h2>Tickets and free Thursday evenings</h2> <p>Regular admission is paid. Admission is free on Thursdays from 17:00 to 20:00. Free admission hours were checked on 28 October 2026. For another day, check the price for your ticket category when booking.</p> <h2>Planning your visit</h2> <p>The address is 380 Sussex Drive. The Gallery closes on Mondays during the winter season; check opening times for your date. Bags and umbrellas can be left in the cloakroom free of charge. For an outdoor walk nearby in central Ottawa, see <a href="/en/places/parlamentskii-xolm-ottava/">Parliament Hill</a>, including details of tours and buildings closed for renovation.</p>

Address

380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9N4, Canada

Opening hours

Closed Mondays in winter; free Thursday evenings 17:00–20:00. Check other dates before visiting. Checked 28 October 2026.

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Prices

Paid admission; free Thursdays 17:00–20:00. Free hours checked 28 October 2026; standard prices vary by ticket category.

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