Museums in Canada - MapleNow

The Royal Ontario Museum is Canada’s largest museum of world culture and natural history, with 18 million artifacts across 40+ galleries in downtown Toronto.

Canada’s largest art museum in gallery space, with ~47,000 works spanning international, Canadian and Indigenous art across five pavilions.

The Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau showcases over 3 million artifacts across Grand Hall, First Peoples Hall, Canadian History Hall, plus a Children’s Museum and CINÉ+ cinema.

The Canadian War Museum in Ottawa chronicles Canada's military history with over 500,000 artifacts, striking architecture, immersive galleries, and strong research and remembrance missions.

Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa offers hands‑on exhibits, daily demos, Artifact Alley and CN 6400, open 9 am–5 pm year‑round.

Canada Aviation and Space Museum, part of Ingenium in Ottawa, showcases over 130 aircraft and space artifacts, including the Avro Arrow and Canadarm.

Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa, set within a historic castle-like building, houses over 14 million natural-history specimens and leads research in Arctic ecosystems and species discovery.

Montreal’s founding site museum built atop the city’s origins, hosting immersive archaeology and history experiences in Old Montréal.

Montreal’s social‑history museum with over 2.5 mill‑strong collections of objects, photos and archives documenting life in the city and Canada.

Museum of Anthropology at UBC is a world‑renowned teaching museum showcasing Indigenous Northwest Coast art and global cultures in a striking Erickson-designed building.

Aga Khan Museum in Toronto showcases over 1 000 masterpieces of Islamic art and culture from across centuries and regions.

The Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto showcases NHL trophies, Stanley Cup, legendary players and interactive exhibits within a historic downtown heritage building.

Studio Bell is Canad's National Music Centre in Calgary—an architecturally stunning, multi‑level museum, studio and performance hall celebrating Canadian music history and innovation.

The Royal Alberta Museum showcases Alberta’s natural, cultural and human histories in downtown Edmonton, with vast galleries, Bug Room, children’s zone and dynamic exhibitions.

Fort Edmonton Park is Canada's largest living history museum by area, offering immersive historical eras from Indigenous Peoples to the 1920s with rides and costumed interpreters.

TELUS World of Science Edmonton is Western Canada's largest science centre, featuring interactive galleries, IMAX, Zeidler Dome, STEM programs, and family-friendly exhibits.

Glenbow Museum is Calgary’s major regional art and history museum, with vast archives and collections; currently closed for redevelopment and reopening in a bold new form in 2026.

Heritage Park is Western Canada's largest living history museum in Calgary, offering steam trains, paddleboat rides, historic exhibits, midway rides, shops, dining, and events.

A Hudson’s Bay Company fur trading post offering immersive 19th-century experiences.

Fort York National Historic Site in downtown Toronto preserves original War of 1812 buildings, marking the birthplace of urban Toronto.

Museum of Vancouver is Canada’s oldest civic museum in Vanier Park, exploring local history through diverse exhibitions and community-led programs.

Vancouver Maritime Museum in Vanier Park showcases Pacific Northwest and Arctic maritime history, with model ships and the iconic St. Roch schooner.

H.R. MacMillan Space Centre in Vancouver features a planetarium, interactive exhibits, telescope observatory, and public science demos to bring astronomy to all ages.

The Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC showcases natural history with 2 million specimens, including a 26 m blue whale skeleton, fossils, interactive exhibits, and diverse cultural programming.

Burnaby Village Museum is a 10-acre open-air 1920s heritage village with historic buildings, costumed interpreters, a 1912 carousel, tram and live demonstrations.

Britannia Mine Museum near Squamish brings to life BC’s largest historic copper mine with 20-storey Mill No. 3, underground tours, BOOM! show and gold-panning fun.

The Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver’s historic Wing Sang Building shares Chinese Canadian stories through immersive exhibitions and community programs.

Nikkei Place, in Burnaby, BC, hosts the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in a 1900s–era site, showcasing Japanese Canadian history, garden, events, and seniors’ services.

Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site illustrates West Coast fishing heritage with interactive exhibits in a restored 1894 salmon cannery on Steveston Harbour.

Canadian Museum of Flight preserves BC’s aviation heritage with over 25 restored aircraft, hands‑on exhibits, and volunteer‑led restoration at Langley.

Discover Surrey’s rich history through exhibits, hands-on programs, and diverse cultural displays.

MONOVA (Museum & Archives of North Vancouver) showcases local stories and heritage with interactive exhibits, historic streetcar, archives, and walking tours.

A local museum showcasing the city’s history through exhibits and community stories.

POMO Museum (Port Moody Station Museum) preserves Port Moody’s heritage in a 1908 CPR station, featuring a 1921 railcar, Indigenous history exhibits, and community events.

Vancouver Police Museum & Archives is a unique heritage museum in a former morgue and coroner’s court, offering forensic exhibits and true-crime stories.

BC Sports Hall of Fame & Museum celebrates British Columbia’s sporting legends through interactive exhibits, multi-sport galleries, and an extensive artifact collection.

Roedde House Museum is a beautifully restored 1893 Victorian home in Vancouver’s West End, offering immersive guided tours, jazz concerts, and educational programs.

BC Farm Museum in Fort Langley preserves pioneer agriculture with B.C.'s largest collection of antique farm machinery, hands-on exhibits, and family-friendly events.

Hastings Mill Museum is Vancouver’s oldest building (c.1865), a former general store preserving pioneer relics, Indigenous artifacts, and logging history in a scenic Point Grey park.

The Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto preserves nearly 15,000 footwear artifacts spanning 4,500 years to illustrate global cultural and social history through shoes.

The Gardiner Museum in Toronto is Canada's only museum dedicated to ceramic art, showcasing over 4,000 historical and contemporary works.

Spadina Museum (Spadina House) in Toronto offers free guided tours of a restored 1900s mansion and historic gardens, revealing Austin family life.

Mackenzie House in Toronto presents the restored Victorian home of William Lyon Mackenzie, offering guided tours and printing‑press history.

Toronto Railway Museum, housed in the John Street Roundhouse, showcases Toronto and Ontario railway heritage with exhibits, mini‑train rides and guided tours.

Museum of Illusions Toronto offers over 80 interactive exhibits in a 132 Front St E site, blending sensory illusions with educational fun.

The Alberta Aviation Museum preserves local aviation heritage in a historic WWII hangar at Blatchford Field, displaying over 30 aircraft and offers interactive exhibits and simulators.

One of the oldest heritage homes in B.C., preserved with 1800s furnishings and décor.

Pacific Museum of Earth at UBC brings Earth sciences to life with fossils, minerals, interactive exhibits, educational tours, and a virtual 360° gallery.

Calgary's interactive science museum since 2011, offering STEAM‑focused exhibits, a creative kids’ gallery, outdoor park and immersive learning experiences.