Free and reduced admission at museums and galleries
From June 19 to September 7, 2026, national museums of Canada as well as select provincial and territorial museums and galleries offer free or reduced admission.
Benefits offered:
- Free admission for those 17 and under
- 50% discount on admission for those 18 to 24 years old
Plan your visit now by consulting the websites of participating museums.
National museums
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National Capital Region
Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
Experience a working farm in the heart of the city. Through immersive exhibitions, food demonstrations, and memorable animal interactions, explore how agricultural science and technology is shaping Canadiansʼ everyday lives.
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
Canadian aerospace comes to life in a space that inspires wonder. With engaging exhibitions and an impressive collection of aircraft and artifacts that transport you back in time, visitors have the chance to explore Canadaʼs rich history and achievements in aviation and space.
Canadian Museum of History
The Canadian Museum of History explores 15,000 years of Canada’s social and human history. Stunning objects and unforgettable stories highlight the events, personalities and cultures that have shaped Canada.
Canadian Museum of Nature
The Canadian Museum of Nature is home to one of the world's largest and finest natural history collections. From a visit to Canada’s Arctic to our live butterflies, there are seven unique galleries to discover.
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Uncover Canadaʼs story of science and technology through discovery, play, and experiential learning. With daily experiments, hands-on exhibitions, and a remarkable collection of artifacts from locomotives to bicycles, visitors of all ages learn the role innovation plays in shaping our shared future.
Canadian War Museum
The Canadian War Museum presents Canada’s rich military history through unique architectural features, thought-provoking artifacts, remarkable stories, archives, works of art, compelling exhibitions, and spaces for quiet reflection.
National Gallery of Canada
The National Gallery of Canada's collections of historic and contemporary works of art engage visitors of all ages.
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Nova Scotia
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Between 1928 to 1971, nearly one million immigrants passed through this gateway to Canada. Today, interactive exhibits and hands-on activities reveal the story of over 400 years of immigration to Canada and spotlight the many ways that newcomers have shaped this country.
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Québec
Plains of Abraham Museum
The Plains of Abraham Museum brings to life the pivotal moments that shaped this legendary battlefield, while highlighting the human stories that continue to shape our collective memory.
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Manitoba
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is the first museum solely dedicated to the evolution, celebration and future of human rights.
Participating provincial and territorial museums
Alberta
- Royal Alberta Museum (Edmonton)
- Royal Tyrrell Museum (Drumheller)
- Reynolds Museum (Wetaskiwin)
- Remington Carriage Museum (Cardston)
- Oil Sands Discovery Centre (Fort McMurray)
- Rutherford House (Edmonton)
- Stephansson House (Red Deer County)
- Frank Slide Interpretive Centre (Crowsnest Pass)
- Fort George and Buckingham House (County of St. Paul)
- Historic Dunvegan (near Fairview)
- Head-Smashed-in Buffalo Jump (Fort MacLeod)
- Lougheed House (Calgary)
- Victoria Settlement (County of Smoky Lake)
- Turner Valley Gas Plant (Diamond Valley)
- Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village (Lamont County)
British Columbia
- Royal BC Museum (Victoria)
Manitoba
- The Manitoba Museum (Winnipeg)
- Winnipeg Art Gallery-Qaumajuq (Winnipeg)
New Brunswick
- Beaverbrook Art Gallery (Fredericton)
- New Brunswick Botanical Garden (Edmundston)
- Kings Landing Historical Settlement (Prince William)
- Ministers Island (Saint Andrews)
- Place Fort La Tour (Saint John)
- Village Historique Acadien (Bertrand)
Newfoundland and Labrador
- The Rooms (St. John's)
- Provincial Seamen's Museum (Grand Bank)
- Demasduit Regional Museum (Grand Falls-Windsor)
- Labrador Interpretation Centre (North West River)
- Colonial Building (St. John’s)
- Point Amour Lighthouse (L’Anse Amour)
- Newman Wine Vaults (St. John’s)
- Cupids Cove Plantation (Cupids)
- Heart's Content Cable Station (Heart’s Content)
- Trinity Sites (Trinity Interpretation Centre, Hiscock House, Mercantile Premises) (Trinity)
- Beothuk Interpretation Centre (Boyd's Cove)
- Cape Bonavista Lighthouse (Bonavista)
- Mockbeggar Plantation (Bonavista)
Nova Scotia
- Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (Halifax)
- Baile nan Gàidheal | Highland Village (Iona)
- Balmoral Grist Mill (Balmoral Mills)
- Black Loyalist Heritage Centre (Birchtown)
- Clifton Museum Park (Windsor)
- Firefighters Museum of Nova Scotia (Yarmouth)
- Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic (Lunenburg)
- Fundy Geological Museum (Parrsboro)
- Historic Acadian Village of Nova Scotia (Lower West Pubnico)
- Maritime Museum of the Atlantic (Halifax)
- Museum of Industry (Stellarton)
- Museum of Natural History (Halifax)
- Old Meeting House (Barrington Passage)
- Ross Farm Museum (New Ross)
- Sherbrooke Village (Sherbrooke)
- The Dory Shop (Shelburne)
- Uniacke Museum Estate Park (Mount Uniacke)
Ontario
- Art Gallery of Ontario (Toronto)
- Upper Canada Village (Morrisburg)
- Fort Henry (Kingston)
- Royal Botanical Gardens (Burlington and Hamilton)
- Old Fort Erie (Fort Erie)
- Laura Secord Homestead (Niagara on the Lake)
- Mackenzie Printery (Niagara on the Lake)
- McFarland House (Niagara on the Lake)
- Sainte-Marie among the Huron (Midland)
- Discovery Harbour (Penetanguishene)
- Fort William Historical Park (Thunder Bay)
- Royal Ontario Museum (Toronto)
- Nancy Island Historic Park (Wasaga Beach)
- Ontario Science Centre (Toronto)
Saskatchewan
- Western Development Museum Moose Jaw (Moose Jaw)
- Western Development Museum North Battleford (North Battleford)
- Western Development Museum Saskatoon (Saskatoon)
- Western Development Museum Yorkton (Yorkton)
Yukon
- Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre (YBIC) (Whitehorse)
Northwest Territoires
- Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (Yellowknife)