Plan your Visit
Hours And Location | Admission Fees | Visitor Facilities | Group Services
Hours And Location
Open daily from 10 am to 5 pm, Thursdays to 8 pm
The National Gallery of Canada is located in the historic Byward Market,
at the corner of Sussex Drive and St. Patrick Street.
380 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9N4
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Admission Fees (taxes included)
| Adults | $15 |
| Seniors and full-time students | $12 |
| Youth (ages 12-19) | $ 7 |
| Families (2 adults, 3 youths) | $30 |
| Free for children under 12 and Members of the Gallery. | |
All prices include admission to the NGC Collection. For advance tickets, phone 613-998-8888 or 1-800-319-ARTS. Online at www.shopNGC.ca. Groups must reserve at least three weeks in advance by phoning 613-990-4888. Service charges apply to purchases by phone or online.
Visitor Facilities
The National Gallery of Canada offers you the following services and amenities.
Indoor parking
Situated on-site, the National Gallery's underground parking garage; Half-hour: $2.50. Daily maximum: $12 (Members $10).
Cloak room
Coats, backpacks, umbrellas, large camera bags and luggage are not permitted in the galleries. You can use the cloak room at no cost - it is located between the foyer and the main entrance, next to the Bookstore.
Food services
The Restaurant des Beaux-Arts is designed to serve families and groups in an informal, self-service atmosphere. Choose from two daily specials, salad bar, made to order sandwiches and more. Open until 30 minutes before Gallery closing (subject to change).
Perfect for lunch or afternoon tea, the Café l’Entrée’s menu emphasizes simply prepared, light foods and fine pastries. Group Tour menus are available upon request for those enjoying guided tours of the collection. Open daily from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Bookstore
In addition to a large selection of art books, we have framed prints, reproductions from our exhibitions, jewelry, umbrellas, toys and many other wonderful gift ideas. Open daily 10 am to 5 pm, Thursday to 8 pm.
ATM Machines
There are two ATM machines at the National Gallery. One is located in the main entrance, next to the Bookstore; the other is in the Cafétéria des Beaux-Arts.
Special needs
All galleries and facilities are wheelchair accessible. Strollers and wheelchairs provided free of charge at the Foyer Information Desk. No reservations required.
Information in adapted formats is available for some temporary exhibitions. Sign language and oral interpreters can also be made available by arrangement.
These programs are offered at no cost in both official languages during the Gallery's regular visiting hours. The Education and Public Programs Division also offers workshops and tours designed to make the Gallery and its collections accessible to persons with disabilities
Group Services
To be eligible for group rates, a group must consist of a minimum of 15 persons, maximum 25 persons, per facilitator. Taxes are included in all admission fees.