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Planning a trip to Ottawa for March Break? There’s a way to see more of the city’s museums without stretching your budget.
The Visit Ottawa Pass bundles admission to nine museums and galleries across the city into a single ticket.
For a limited time, the three-day pass is available for $30 when purchased with the promo code Winter30. Regular pricing is listed at $80 for adults and $50 for children. Visit Ottawa Pass also has a regular one-day pass option for $40.
The idea is straightforward: one pass, multiple stops. Visitors can move between participating sites while the pass remains active. Once it’s used for the first time, the three-day option stays valid for 72 hours. The pass must be activated within 60 days of purchase and provides one admission to each participating attraction.
Among the locations included are some of Canada’s best-known national museums. That includes the Canadian Museum of History, the Canadian Museum of Nature, the Canadian War Museum, and the National Gallery of Canada.
Other stops on the pass include the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, and the Canada Science and Technology Museum.
Visitors can also take a guided tour at the Royal Canadian Mint or explore the underground Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum.
The pass is delivered digitally by text and email, meaning visitors can access it on their phone without downloading an app.
Museums included in the pass:
- Canada Agriculture and Food Museum: A working farm within the city where visitors can meet animals and explore Canada’s agricultural heritage, food literacy and farming science through exhibits on crops, aquaculture and hands-on learning experiences. Regular admission (without the pass):$12.25 to $14.50
- Canada Aviation and Space Museum: Showcases Canada’s aviation and aerospace history with civil and military aircraft, engines and artifacts, along with demonstrations and guided experiences that trace the development and impact of flight. Regular admission (without the pass):$11.50 to $16.75
- Canada Science and Technology Museum: A family-focused museum featuring exhibitions on locomotives, telescopes, cameras, mining, climate change and hydroelectricity, highlighting how curiosity and innovation have shaped Canada’s technological progress. Regular admission (without the pass):$12.25 to $19
- Canadian Museum of History: Designed by Indigenous architect Douglas Cardinal, the museum presents stories of Indigenous Peoples and Canada’s past through galleries, artwork and exhibits, along with the Canadian Children’s Museum and CINÉ+ theatre. Regular admission (without the pass):$17 to $24
- Canadian Museum of Nature: Located in a historic castle near Parliament Hill, this museum features seven galleries exploring dinosaurs, mammals, birds, minerals, live insects and Canada’s Arctic ecosystems through interactive exhibits. Regular admission (without the pass): $19 to $24
- Canadian War Museum: Examines Canada’s military history from early conflicts to modern wars through artifacts, artillery displays, personal stories, art and exhibitions reflecting the impact of war and the pursuit of peace. Regular admission (without the pass): $15 to $22
- Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum: A four-storey underground bunker built to protect Canada’s government during a nuclear attack, now a historic site featuring preserved offices, living quarters and Cold War communications equipment. Regular admission (without the pass): $13 to $19.50
- National Gallery of Canada: An art museum near ByWard Market showcasing Canadian, Indigenous, contemporary, European and American artworks through paintings, sculpture, photography and rotating exhibitions. Regular admission (without the pass): $12 to $22
- Royal Canadian Mint: Offers guided tours explaining the coin-making process, including viewing gold worth over $1 million and seeing the world’s largest coin, a 100-kilogram piece of nearly pure gold. Regular admission (without the pass): $10 to $12
Opening days and hours vary by museum, and check individual websites before planning your visit.
Refunds are available for passes that have not been activated within 60 days of purchase, though restrictions apply once the pass has been used.
