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Two boys walk through the Canada Aviation and Space Museum's hangar, passing by a red vintage plane. The scene shifts to a woman and man in wheelchairs listening to a guide by a warplane. A boy and man view a space display, while another boy admires a green war headset. A young lady smiles inside a plane part beside a woman.

Plan your visit

Hours

Monday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The museum is open on statutory holidays, except December 25.

Admission

Taxes not included

CategoryRegular fees
Adult$16.75
Senior (age 60+)$14.50
Student (18+ with valid student ID)$14.50
Youth (ages 3-17)$11.50
Child (age 2 and under)Free
Family (6 people – max 2 adults)$42.25
Ingenium memberFree

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Membership

Keep the family-fun going all year long with an Ingenium membership! Enjoy unlimited admission to three world-class museums in Ottawa, access to members-only events, café and boutique discounts … and more!

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Complimentary admission

Admission is free daily between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m.

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.

Admission is free on Canada Day (July 1) and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30).

If you have a pass for a free museum visit, please check in at the museum’s front desk. Admission will be granted for the next available time-slot.

Discount admission

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CAA

CAA members save 25% on individual tickets. Conditions apply.

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Canoo

Through the Institute for Canadian Citizenship’s Canoo app, recent permanent residents and new citizens can enjoy free and discounted access to Ingenium museums.


Directions

11 Aviation Parkway, Ottawa, Ontario

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Parking

All parking revenues help support museum programming

Per hour
$4
Daily maximum*
$9.50
Evening flat rate after 5 p.m.
$5.75

*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).

There is no fee for parking in designated accessible parking spots. Valid accessible parking permit required.

Complimentary parking is also available for veterans. Share your license plate number with the museum front desk upon arrival.

School groups

See your student’s ingenuity take flight with a field trip to the museum! Learn more about our engaging, curriculum-linked school programs.

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Visitor information

Amenities

Learn more about our museum amenities: Shop, dine, and more!

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Accessibility

The museum is fully accessible and barrier-free.

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Group visits

Access special rates for groups of 15 or more.

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Frequently asked questions

Know before you go! Answers to your top museum questions.

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Visitor code of conduct

Follow these guidelines to ensure an enjoyable museum experience for all.

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Aircraft index

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

Download the aircraft index (PDF, 202 KB)
Two people look at an exhibition panel in the museum's Cold War section. In the background a silver aircraft is suspended over the exhibition.

What’s on

Discover all the Canada Aviation and Space Museum has to offer—explore Canada’s most extensive aviation collection, and celebrate our achievements in space. Learn more about our exhibitions, events, and special programming.

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