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Dining, Shopping and Amenities

Dining, Shopping and Amenities

Dining

Our food services are currently closed, and all water fountains have been temporarily turned off. Please visit our FAQ page for the latest information.  

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  • Hours
  • Admission
  • Location and Parking
  • Visit the Gallery Safely
  • Dining, Shopping and Amenities
  • Groups
  • Schools
  • Tourism Information
  • Accessibility
  • Floorplan

Cafeteria

The Cafeteria offers daily specials, salad and dessert bars, kids menu, made-to-order sandwiches and more in an informal, self-service atmosphere. It also features a glass rotunda, a private patio and an inspiring view of Nepean Point, the Ottawa River and Parliament Hill. 

Opening hours

NGC Members enjoy a 20% discount on food at the Cafeteria, with minimum purchase of $5.

A family enjoying a meal at the Cafeteria.

 

Shopping

Enjoy the art of shopping in the Gallery’s Boutique.

Explore our wide selection of items, including books, posters, stationery, decorative accessories and toys, and discover our new Canadian jewellery collections, exhibition merchandise and unique gift ideas inspired by the national collection. Opening hours. NGC Members enjoy a 15% discount on most purchases.

The Boutique Online

Can’t make it to the Gallery? Browse our extensive range of products wherever you are. Shop online at ShopNGC.ca.

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Amenities

Need to check your coat, access to parking or a cash machine? Find out more about amenities at the National Gallery of Canada here.

Cloakroom

The cloakroom is free of charge. Bags larger than 30 × 40 × 12 cm (12 × 16 × 5 inches), backpacks, luggage and umbrellas must be checked in the cloakroom, where you can also check your coat. Bags may be searched upon entering or leaving the building.

Lost and found

Have you left something behind at the Gallery? The Lost and Found is located at the cloakroom.

Strollers and wheelchairs

All galleries and facilities are wheelchair accessible. Strollers and wheelchairs are provided free of charge at the Foyer Information Desk. No reservation required.

Cash machines

There are two ATM machines at the National Gallery. One is located on the Ground Level between the Auditorium and the Lecture Hall; the other is on Level 1 in the Cafeteria.

Parking

Underground parking costs $2.75 per half-hour, up to a daily maximum of $14 (Members $12). The clearance for the underground parking garage is 1.8 metres (6 feet). Parking is also permitted on adjacent streets.

Group Amenities

Groups are welcome to the National Gallery of Canada and can benefit from reduced group entry fees and special services. All groups must reserve in advance to obtain a group admission rate. Learn more about group admission fees and amenities. 

A wheelchair in the Gallery’s Water Court Foyer.

 

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