Our Cafeteria is currently closed, and all water fountains have been temporarily turned off. Please visit our FAQ page for the latest information.
Happy Goat Coffee Co. is an Ottawa-based coffee chain that specializes in expertly roasted beans, directly sourced from coffee farmers. Their business centres around community, often partnering with charities to support local artists, musicians, and causes. On your next Gallery visit, be sure to stop by and enjoy a specialty coffee or refreshment, along with a delicious snack.
• Open during regular Gallery hours
• Located beside the group entrance
• NGC Members enjoy a 10% discount on their purchases
Tavern at the Gallery is a full-service patio and lounge in the Sunken Garden of the National Gallery of Canada. A varied but simple menu includes handmade pizza, Poke bowls, charcuterie boards, sandwiches, gelato and features full bar service including Tavern cocktails and a good selection of wine and beer.
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.
Can’t make it to the Gallery? Browse our extensive range of products wherever you are. Shop online at ShopNGC.ca.
Need to check your coat, access to parking or a cash machine? Find out more about amenities at the National Gallery of Canada here.
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.
Have you left something behind at the Gallery? The Lost and Found is located at the cloakroom.
All galleries and facilities are wheelchair accessible. Strollers and wheelchairs are provided free of charge at the Foyer Information Desk. No reservation required.
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.
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.
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.
