Canadian Museum of History
Gatineau, Canada
The Canadian Museum of History is a national history museum and museum building in Gatineau. The site features Art Nouveau architecture designed by Douglas Cardinal. It is one of the 76 most looked-up sights in Canada on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs between 25 °C and 26 °C. January is the coldest month, with a high of -5 °C and a low of -14 °C. Rain occurs throughout the year, with about 10 to 16 rainy days per month. The museum is 1 km from Ottawa and 6 km from Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport. Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is 12 km away. Nearby attractions include the National Gallery of Canada, Rideau Canal, and Parliament Hill, all within 1 km. Other nearby sites are 24 Sussex Drive and Rideau Hall.
Admission is free and the museum is wheelchair accessible. Opening hours vary by season. From May to June, it is open 09:00-17:00, Friday to Wednesday. From May to August, it is open 09:00-20:00 on Thursdays. In July and August, the Friday to Wednesday hours are 09:00-18:00. From September to April, the museum is open 09:30-17:00, Friday to Wednesday, and 09:30-20:00 on Thursdays.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 26 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -5 | -2 | 4 | 12 | 19 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 13 | 6 | -1 |
| Average low, °C | -14 | -13 | -7 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 5 | -1 | -9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 68 | 58 | 62 | 73 | 84 | 92 | 89 | 89 | 93 | 88 | 83 | 77 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
