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Ottawa Museums Pass

Ottawa Museums Pass

With so many museums and galleries to visit in Ottawa, make the most of your trip using the Ottawa Museums Pass! Take advantage of discounted admission to top cultural experiences and exhibits in Canada’s capital. The Ottawa Museums Pass allows you to maximize your time in the city, while minimizing your budget. Experience 10 museums and galleries for one low price. Choose from a one-day or a three-day pass and save on admission! The Ottawa Museums Pass is delivered to your phone (no app required) via text and email for safe, touchless entry. Please note that museum opening dates and hours may vary. Be sure to check each website for more information.

1-Day Ottawa Museums Pass

1-Day Ottawa Museums Pass

If you’re planning a quick visit, our one-day pass can be used over any 24 hour period. Start your museum adventure at noon on day one, finish it the next morning!

  • Valid for 24 hours after first use
  • Available for immediate use upon receipt via email and text
  • Must be used within 60 days from date of purchase
  • Pass is valid for a single admission to each participating attraction

Pricing:
Adults – $39
Children – $25

3-Day Ottawa Museums Pass

3-Day Ottawa Museums Pass

This is the affordable way to spend a few days exploring Ottawa’s top cultural experiences and exhibits.

  • Valid for 72 hours after first use
  • Available for immediate use upon receipt via email and text
  • Must be used within 60 days from date of purchase
  • Pass is valid for a single admission to each participating attraction

Participating Attractions

Bytown Museum

Bytown Museum

**Closed for the winter season**

Learn about Ottawa’s recent history, from the early years of Rideau Canal construction, through the rough and tumble times of early Bytown, to Ottawa’s designation as Canada’s capital and beyond. The museum is fittingly located inside the city’s oldest stone building and can be found next to the Ottawa Locks where the canal opens into the Ottawa River.

Canada Agrictulure and Food Museum

Canada Agriculture and Food Museum

Regular Admission

Delight your kids at this farm within the city, where they can meet farm animals and learn where their food comes from.

Delve into Canada’s farming heritage, food literacy, and the relationship between agricultural science and daily life at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum in Ottawa. Learn about canola, aquaculture and more. Meet full-grown and baby animals, including horses, cows, alpacas, pigs, goats, sheep and rabbits!

Canada Aviation and Space Museum

Canada Aviation and Space Museum

Regular Admission

Canada’s aviation and aerospace history is celebrated at one of the world’s finest museums in its field. There are plenty civil and military aircraft and artifacts to see at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, such as propellers and engines, as well as an opportunity to explore the story of flight through demonstrations, guided tours, and more.

Canada Science and Technology Museum

Canada Science and Technology Museum

Regular Admission

Visitors can learn about steam locomotives, telescopes, cameras, gold miners, climate change, hydroelectricity and much more through exhibitions at the family-friendly Canada Science and Technology Museum. Visitors are invited to discover, play, and experience how people – through curiosity, observation, and creativity – have made Canada and continue to shape its future.

Canadian Museum of History

Regular Admission

For one of the most rewarding museum experiences in the National Capital Region, don’t miss the Canadian Museum of History. Designed by Indigenous architect Douglas Cardinal, the Museum celebrates the diverse histories, stories and cultures of Indigenous Peoples through galleries, displays and monumental works of art, while also exploring the compelling personal stories that have shaped Canada, from earliest times to the present day. Youngsters and their families will love learning through play at the Canadian Children’s Museum, and visitors of all ages will enjoy the thrill of the large-screen adventures at CINÉ+.

Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature

Regular Admission

Explore seven fascinating galleries: dinosaur fossils, mammals, minerals, birds, live insects, Canada’s Arctic and more. Set in a historic castle just minutes from Parliament Hill. Fun for the whole family!

Learn about the country’s wild spaces from coast to coast to coast through exhibits and interactive activities.

Canadian War Museum

Canadian War Museum

Regular Admission

The iconic Canadian War Museum is a must-see destination for anyone interested in the cost of conflict and humankind’s enduring desire for peace. The Museum explores Canadian military history from early wars in Canada to contemporary conflicts. It features unique architecture, a display of large military artillery, thought-provoking exhibitions, moving personal stories of Canadians in times of war, priceless works of art, and spaces for quiet reflection and remembrance.

Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum

Regular Admission with self-guided tour

Immerse yourself in Canada’s Cold War history as you tour this four-storey underground bunker in rural Ottawa. Originally designed to safeguard Canada’s government in the event of a nuclear attack, the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum is now a national historic site that plays a crucial role in understanding a critical period in recent world history.

Tour recreated government workspaces, living quarters, and cryptographic areas that are equipped with vintage maps, rotary telephones, and early-age computers. Highlights include the Prime Minister’s Suite, the War Cabinet Room, and the Bank of Canada Vault.

National Gallery of Canada

Regular Admission

Discover world-renowned contemporary and historical artworks – including painting, sculpture, photography, and multimedia – at this iconic site located near the vibrant ByWard Market.

Learn about our collective story through art in the Indigenous and Canadian Galleries, a massive display that includes works from time immemorial to the present day. Explore the collection in the contemporary and European and American galleries and take in world-class special exhibitions.

Royal Canadian Mint

Regular Admission

Take a fascinating tour to learn how coins are made, and shop for unique gifts and collectibles in an historic building near the ByWard Market area.

On your tour, you can learn about the precise art and craft of coin-making, see over $1 million worth of pure gold and even hold a solid gold bar! Discover the mint’s storied history, which includes a Guinness World Record for producing the world’s largest coin—a 100-kilogram coin made of 99.999% pure gold with a face value of $1 million. On weekdays, you can also watch coins being made.

How this Pass Works

Step 1 – Get Your Pass

This mobile exclusive passport is a collection of attractions to explore in Ottawa.

Step 2 – Receive Text

Your passport will be instantly delivered to your phone via text and email and is ready to use immediately! There is no app to download. Your pass can be saved to your phone’s home screen for easy one-tap access.

Step 3 – Redeem

When visiting a participating business, simply present your phone to the attendant or staff member to redeem admission.

Frequently Asked Questions

+ How do I know when I can use my pass?

Clicking on the calendar icon in the mobile pass will let you know when you can start using the pass, or if it’s already activated. You can also see the date your pass expires and is no longer available through this feature. A pass must be activated within 60 days of purchase. Activation of a pass can take place at any of the attractions and will occur at your first use of the pass with an attraction.

+ Is there a paper version of the pass I can use?

Our passes are digital only and require a mobile phone to access. Therefore, they are not offered in printed or physical formats.

+ Can I upgrade my pass to a longer duration?

We do not currently offer upgrading to a different duration pass.

+ How can I transfer my pass to someone else to use?

To transfer a pass to another recipient, click the Transfer icon on the Pass page. From there, enter the recipient’s information. Email address is required to transfer the pass. Please note that passes that have already recorded a redemption cannot be transferred to another user.

+ What if I don’t use my pass within the activation period?

Refunds on a pass that has not been activated can be requested within 60 days of your purchase of the pass, after which no refunds will be provided. Restrictions on refunds apply. No refunds will be provided where a pass is activated or in respect of any specific attraction. For full details, please read our Terms and Conditions.

+ If I buy a 1-Day Pass, and use it in the afternoon, can I still use it tomorrow?

In our system, one “day” equates to 24 hours of usage. So, if you make your first redemption in the afternoon on a 1-Day Pass, you will have exactly 24 hours from that time to continue using your pass at other locations. The clock starts after your first redemption, and your pass will expire after the number of hours associated with the duration of your pass.

+ Is a reservation required at the attractions? If so, how can I make one?

Some attractions on the pass may require that you select a date and time to visit. If this is the case, information on how to make the reservation will be included on the Admission page for that attraction.

+ Who can I contact for location specific information before I visit an attraction?

Please reach out to the attraction to speak with a staff member. Clicking on the ‘Info’ button on the Venue page will provide you with a phone number to call.

+ Are parking fees included in my purchase?

Unless specified in the venue’s offering, additional fees like parking are not included.

+ Is this an app?

Our passes look and feel like an app but are actually mobile-optimized websites that are immediately delivered to your phone after signing up or purchasing. Your pass will also update in real time if an update is made, eliminating the need to update your pass through the App or Google Play store.

+ I put in the wrong phone or email when I made my order. How can I update my information?

Submit a help request through the mobile pass by going to More > Request Support and our support team would be happy to update this for you. Please include the account information that needs to be updated in your request.

+ What if I have a question that is not answered in the options presented to me?

Please reach out to our support team via phone, text, or email at 1-888-921-5333 and support@bandwango.com. You can also submit a help request through the pass by going to More > Request Support.

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