Canada Aviation and Space Museum

Monday	9AM-5PM
Tuesday	9AM-5PM
Wednesday	9AM-5PM
Thursday	9AM-5PM
Friday	Closed
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	9AM-5PM

The Canadian Aviation and Space Museum in Ottawa is a true marvel that has captured the hearts of visitors from all walks of life. Boasting an impressive array of real-life aircraft and an unparalleled dedication to preserving Canada’s aviation and space history, this museum stands as a remarkable testament to the nation’s accomplishments and contributions in these fields. The museum’s collection of planes is nothing short of awe-inspiring. From iconic fighter jets to vintage aircraft that played pivotal roles in shaping Canadian history, each exhibit serves as a tangible link to the past. The meticulous restoration and preservation efforts are evident in every detail, allowing visitors to marvel at the engineering marvels that once graced the skies. What truly sets the Canadian Aviation and Space Museum apart is its ability to transport visitors through time. As you wander through the vast hangars, you’ll encounter aircraft that have played pivotal roles in defining Canada’s aviation legacy. The Avro Arrow, a symbol of technological innovation and ambition, commands attention and sparks conversations about Canada’s aerospace aspirations. The World War II aircraft collection provides a vivid glimpse into the courage and sacrifice of those who served, while the space exploration exhibits inspire wonder and fascination about humanity’s quest beyond our planet. The historical significance of each aircraft on display cannot be overstated. The museum has masterfully curated its collection to showcase key moments in Canadian aviation and space history. From the Silver Dart’s pioneering flight to the Canadarm’s vital role in space exploration, every exhibit tells a story of innovation, perseverance, and the indomitable spirit of the nation. It’s worth noting that the museum’s commitment to accessibility is truly commendable. The fact that the Canadian Aviation and Space Museum offers free admission during the last hour of opening is a wonderful initiative that ensures everyone has the opportunity to experience this treasure trove of history. This gesture speaks volumes about the museum’s dedication to sharing Canada’s aviation and space heritage with as many people as possible.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

This museum is the perfect destination for anyone who has a fascination with aviation, aerospace and air technology. What sets this museum apart is its collection of real exponents. Visitors have the opportunity to get up close and personal with real planes and even sit inside some of them, which is an experience not to be missed. The museum is well-organized and provides a comprehensive learning experience with displays that cover the evolution of aircraft from its early prototypes to the latest space robots. The amount of information that is available is impressive, and you will leave the museum feeling much more knowledgeable about this fascinating subject. The free tour guide on-site is an excellent addition, and visitors can benefit from the museum staff's expertise and in-depth knowledge. This ensures a memorable visit, and it is a fantastic way to learn history in a fun and interactive way. Overall, the museum is an incredible experience and is suitable for people of all ages. You will never forget this memorable experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in aviation and space exploration.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure

This was an amazing trip for my young children and I. I’ve always been fascinated with aviation and even though I’ve watched so many documentaries over the years, seeing the planes in real life is priceless. Like I didn’t know a fighter jet was that huge! The exhibits are rich with history, very well documented with tons of interesting facts via with plaques and signs. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly, they will even allow you to get into a few of the planes which was fun for the kiddos. To top it off, there is a whole section dedicated to Canada’s contribution to Space exploration (which was new to me), Go Chris Hadfield! I highly recommend going if you have kids, regardless of their interests. Oh, and you can do airplane and helicopter tours… but you have to book ahead of time. So we plan to visit again just for this! Had a great time, highly recommend. . Also pro tip for locals. If you’re from Ottawa or Eastern Ontario, you may request the museum pass from your local library for free entry for up to 2 adults + 2 kids!
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

This is a must go place for people who loves aircrafts. I love the way they have put all the aircrafts inside- well arranged. Also, an ideal place to take kid on weekends. You would probably require 2 hours to see and read through everything. But if you don’t wanna read all the texts, you can finish seeing everything in an hour. Apart from the defence and passenger aircrafts, they also have some videos and texts to read about space shuttles and effects of radiation in space on the second floor usually which a lot of people miss. When I booked tickets online, it was free between 4-5 pm on all days. And there were a lot of tickets available even just before the time. Otherwise it would cost 18 bucks plus tax for an adult. Students and seniors have special discounts here. There are 2 rides you can take here. One is the biplane and the other is helicopter ride. You can choose 20, 30 or 40 mins rides on these.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

The Museum is an absolute treat for everyone who is even remotely interested in planes and fascinated by the journey of flight. Interesting Sections: 1) Role of Canadian Engineers especially Alexander Graham Bell in early development of planes. 2) Role of Canadian Aviation Industry in making important and critical planes like Avro Lancaster. 3) Some German planes developed Nazi Germany. They certainly were pro in designing and building aviation tech. 4) Illustration of of some space tech developed by Canadian Space Agency. They have another hangar attached to the Museum on opposite side of building. That is offered as an additional tour and extra fee. Couldn't't visit as tickets were sold out. But definitely wouldn't miss it next time. Restarted after Covid Times for first time in Feb 2023. Overall an absolute delight for any aviation geek.
Visited on
Public holiday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

A must visit for any Airplane fan. Spare 2 to 3 hours for your visit. Check their website for a free hour entry at end of certain days. Apart from the displays, you can also buy and experience real airplane & helicopter flights! From the oldest flying balloon to fighter jets & drones, there are many different planes on display. Many air plane engines, landing gear & other mechanicals are also on display. Space section is also very knowledgeable. You can see what astronauts eat & feel how heavy your hand feels in space. Location is also nice and reachable without hitting traffic. Parking is paid but cheap & plenty. And lastly the souvenoir shop will excite the kids like no other as it has plenty of planes to choose from. Overall, very nice experience.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Love going to the Aviation museum. This was our first visit with our 3yr old. Very kid friendly - has a small cafe with food and tables, bathroom with changing table, lots of space for Strollers and there were Strollers to lend. Exhibits very well done - description signs are updated and very nice; includes aviation art of various artists including Canadians. Easy to read info. A few exhibits you can sit in. Some interactive information walls that are too advanced for little one - better for older kids and adults. They have a huge section with wooden plan tricycles - this was fantastic. Also a back observation area where you can see the runway and planes taking off and landing. Parking on site, not free. Must do!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

It's really wonderful to experience such a museum. A great platform to know and learn history and facts about aviation and space. Lots of planes and helicopters were exposed. Details of space exploration and expedition are given all around. Some fun activities and adventures are also there. You can also check for free entry days or hours. As I went in there on canada day, which is free for all. The only negative or suggestion from my sode is that an orientation is needed to guide people to see all things around. A navition or a path to let the people go around. It's a bunch of things kept in a big room. Each of us should make sure that we dont miss anything.
Visited on
Public holiday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Awesome! We really enjoyed this. Up to this point Farm Boy was the highlight of our 6 night Ottawa vacation. This museum was great. . So much to see. We learned so much as we joined a tour with Oliver ( on Sunday). He really knew his stuff and his enthusiasm was contagious. He was very good. Everything on our visit was good. Refreshments, gift shop, the space exhibit, the planes and on and on. Next trip we may come back. Great place for children. And about one of the only places that was accessible by car as Ottawa seems to be construction, poor detours, traffic jams etc. even on Sunday. So we recommend a visit to the Aviation Museum for the whole family. Clean and accessible too.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait

Really well done museum dedicated to Canadian aviation with some rare and interesting aircraft. We saw planes from WWI that I never knew existed like a huge black German biplane bomber. The full size Lancaster bomber from WWII was a highlight and it’s always cool to be up close and personal with modern fighter planes like the CF-18. Even cooler for some is the chance to go up in a biplane or helicopter and cruise around the skies above the museum for a small fee. Definitely recommend this museum for all ages!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

A really well setup museum in general. Ample paid parking onsite. Inside the space is quite modern and very clean. Great collection of aircraft with several cockpit exhibits to captivate the youngsters. The space section has some really terrific artifacts worth checking out. There are numerous interactive stations throughout the building, however quite a few of them are out of order completly or not working properly. This is the reason for just 4 stars. Food cafeteria onsite as well as a robust gift shop.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Parking was a pain cause the meters were covered up so we all had to do it on the app. What if I had no phone? Or data? Museum was so neat! Love the history and loved the collection of plane from the first one to the fighter jets of today. It's so incredible how much aviation has come. The space area was very well put together. I learned a lot! The picnic area was so nice. Although not enough garbages outside. And more hand sanitizers around near where it's high touch.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Not sure

Very nice exhibits of planes and the space section is interesting!! Some of the interactive displays are still closed due to covid. They offer biplane ride for 40$ and everyday 4 to 5pm, the admission is free. You have to pre book the time slot even if it is free admission.The parking fee is 3$ for an hour and 8$ for full day. I think the parking revenue is there to support kids programming in the museum. Nice place to visit if you really love planes!!!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

The Canada Aviation and Space Museum is a highly enjoyable destination for visitors of all ages. Its extensive collection of historic aircrafts is truly impressive, spanning a considerable length of time. The museum boasts a well-planned layout that makes it easy for patrons to explore all areas. Whether you are a resident of Ottawa or a tourist to the region, this museum is a must-see attraction to include in your itinerary
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

This was the museum I've ever been too, I absolutely loved all the aircrafts!! It was good to read about all the different aircrafts and their uses. The space part of the museum was super cool, we absolutely loved it. It was very informative and I loved reading about the Canadian space program. We got to go for a plane ride and my 3 month old daughter loved it as well, she was looking around. We flew over the Parliament building, the views from above Ottawa are incredible!! Thank you

Amazing place! It made our day. Superb. Kids will love it! The name is more enough to explain about the place. Huge collections of plane and helicopter from beginning to up to now. Very neat and clean5/5 Rest room 5/5 Atmosphere 5/5. Informative 5/5. Display board available in front of plane. Lots of puzzles and games. They also offer a plane and helicopter ride (you have to pay extra for it)
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

This was an amazing visit for me and my friends. I have visited many aviation and space related museums and this visit was definitely up there with the top 5. I would highly recommend taking the guided tour of the other hanger as it lets you see so many fascinating things that would otherwise be hidden away in storage. I personally was amazed to see a nose section of the CF-105 Avro Arrow 2 and all the engines they had on display.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait

Fantastic destination for aviation enthusiasts. With a remarkable collection of aircraft and space artifacts, it offers a captivating journey through Canada's aviation history. The interactive exhibits and well-preserved planes provide an engaging experience for visitors of all ages The museum's dedication to showcasing the country's aerospace achievements makes it a must-visit for anyone interested in flight and space exploration. Free entry during the last hour.

We visited as a family with a little one. The little one found the planes on display fun to look at, but really enjoyed the runway observation area. We watched a student pilot do a bunch of touch-and-gos and the planes for the on-site tour vendor take off and land, which they really enjoyed. As locals, we find the membership to the three Ingenium museums a really good value.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Great place to be, very educational even for adults, abundance of paid parking in front, friendly staff....leave yourself at least 2 hours to explore, a lot to know and learn about the aviation history of our great nation and facts about the aviation world, highly recommended! Lots of families with kids there, an amazing place to spend a day!
Visited on
Public holiday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Beautiful museum, very well curated and taken care of. We've visited it on canada day when the admission is free. Lots and lots of aircrafts exhibited on their floor. A cool flight simulator is also available on site. We paid $5 for parking tickets just outside the main entrance. It's a great spot for a family activity. Very much recommended.
Visited on
Public holiday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Great for what it was. Reasonably priced. Not the largest aviation museum, but had a lot of great insight into the contributions Canada has made to aviation. They had a great kids program about mail delivery that was bilingual. They offer several options for aerial tours of the capital to include biplane rides starting at $95/person for 15-20 min.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

A fantastic venue with amazing aircraft and other things to do with aviation. The different sections of the air museum were superb including world war 2 aircraft and modern combat aircraft. My favourite was the section of the Avro Lancaster bomber where you could the radio operator's seat and the pilot's seats.bThe space exhibition was outstanding and I particularly loved all the mission badges belonging to all the astronauts

A nice museum with an easy to navigate layout. Airplanes from 1909 to present, along with jets and helicopters. Nice quick summaries for eac plane. Includes Canadian, German, and other nationalities. Also a small section on space travel. Can easily use the hop on and hop off tour bus to visit along with other sites.
Visited on
Public holiday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure

The museum had tons of different planes used in both the world wars, as well as bomber planes and helicopters! The airplane ride is the best part, we were in a Cessna, and we had a 10 minute ride above Ottawa, we got to see the parliament building and nearly the entire city! 100% would recommend, even for kids!
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
10–30 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

Great little museum but it's more a aviation than space. Appreciate the 4pm free admission at the end of the day. And of course a tribute to the Avro Arrow. The Iroquois engine and the front piece of the RL. Oh how Canada's history would have changed had they built rather than scrapped the plane. What a shame...
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

We took advantage of free admission hour. This museum is very well organized and relatively easy to find stuff, and not get lost. Overwhelmed by the amount and types of air planes from different time periods. I was excited to speak to one of the staff who was on site with displayed WWI artifacts and explained the different items. I would return to explore further what this museum has to offer.

Absolutely amazing time! Unfortunately I read some other reviews that stated it would take 2-3 hours to do the entire museum and we didn't even finish the first floor. So heads up if you actually read everything and want to discuss and learn, I'd plan this museum for a day. We can't wait to go back!
Visited on
Public holiday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Awesome aviation museum, which is free one hour prior to closing, so it makes it even better. There are lots of historic and modern planes on display and lots of things to interact with. For extra charge, you can take a plane ride around Ottawa, which provides amazing views from above. I will definitely recommend checking it out
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait

We had so much at this place. It was a great experience for all of us. My husband tried the red simulator flight for addition $20 on top of our admission but it was for 15min flight and he said it was worth it. The place is huge and a lot of interesting planes to see. I personally love their little space museum area as I've learned a lot of interesting facts about life in space.

What an incredible place to visit! So much to see and do - and up close. Truly an exciting way to learn about some of our amazing history. Our time there was the genuinely the highlight of our vacation. If you have the opportunity while there ~ Go on one of the plane tours! You won't regret it!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

The museum is bigger than I thought, it has a wonderful exhibition of WWI and WWII planes that you rarely see anywhere else, also some figther jets. Kids liked the interactive stuff. We visited in the free hour (16-17 on Friday) and one hour is definitely not enough for this museum
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Great outing for a couple of hours. Seeing all these planes in a single room is mind blowing! A bit difficult to know what to see next and, at times, hard to find your way around but overall well worth the visit. Certainly will come back as with 2hrs we didn't cover half of it!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Excellent Museum, well laid out, interesting artifacts and aircraft. Staff and volunteer guides were super friendly and knowledgeable. Our Reserve Hangar Tour Guide (Karen) was very knowledgeable and passionate about explaining the history of the aircraft and artifacts.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure

If you like planes, this is great place to visit. If not, I recommend visiting during the last hour it’s open each day as admission is free during this time. Make sure to reserve you spot online despite this. Especially enjoyed seeing the Lancaster and Spitfire up close.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

This is by far my favourite museum in Ottawa. I highly recommend taking the guided tour of the reserve hanger. It's absolutely worth the money. They only offer this tour at 11:30am and 2:30pm, so I would suggest booking in advance to guarantee yourself a spot.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
10–30 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

Views of Ottawa City from above Last weekend, I had a chance to do aerial photography of Ottawa City. A special thanks to pilot Martin Séguinot from Héli-Tremblant for making this amazing experience happen. Highly recommend Héli-Tremblant. #ottawa #canada
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Great place to visit especially if you are a history buff or a fan of aviation. So many exhibits which are well maintained. Great amount of details and fun facts. Make sure that you schedule a good amount of time to explore. Also they offer biplane rides.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

We have visited sooo many times and it never disappoints. The staff are kind and knowledgeable. The displays cover so many time periods and development of technology. We love getting over to the second hanger too. Ask about that tour when you arrive ;)
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Did you know you can host weddings here? I didn't until I was invited to one. As a wedding venue it's pretty awesome. The event staff present were incredibly helpful and did an amazing job. The museum itself is nothing to scoff at either.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Definitely worth going! I was visiting from Toronto and it was absolutely worth my time. Its very cheap considering what they have to offer and students get a discount. They have mane exhibitions year round, tons of planes, helicopters, jets and other models. They also had great interactive exhibits and simulators.

Great place to visit for adults and kids. We came on a Sunday and there is a presentation for children at 11am where they can dress up as astronauts and pretend to go to space. Fantastic exhibits and very clean. Not busy at all. Paid parking $8 for the day, but you wont likely need all day to go through the museum.

First time back since the pandemic. It felt really good. Our 4 year old was so excited to see all the planes. We were happy to be able to do it safely. Masking was mandatory and upheld. Staff were present and helpful. Distancing and capacity felt comfortable. So many awe-inspiring exhibits. We really enjoyed it.

Amazing. Large collection of planes and real-size models, including some very rare ones. Awesome educational videos about the International Space Station and Canadian astronauts. Excellent gift boutique. Worth visiting several times. On Thursdays the admission is free starting 4pm, an hour before closing.

This is one of my favourite museums, and I love the space you get to experience the artifacts in. It's spacious and the aircraft are beautiful to see. It's great for anyone with an interest in flight, but though they do their best, it's not the most hands-on sort of place for real little kiddos. More

Love the aircrafts, their history and generally the museum, not too crazy on this year layout! Too much space between the exhibits. By the way, parking fees are outrageous, make it free, you'll probably attract more customers, and do not increase the entry fee to make up for the free parking. More

Excellent, self guided museum of aircraft from various eras of Canadian history. Exhibits are well laid out with some inventive interactive areas. The gift shop has high quality items at various price ranges.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

My B-day gift this year was a tour on those Cessna plane and I flew over town for about 15 minutes more or less with an incredible and skillful pilot. It was simply a wonderful gift, Highly recommended.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure

It's one of my best places in Ottawa! I highly recommend it especially for the perons who like planes and space! Plus, there is a chance to make a helicopter/Cesna tour above Ottawa with additional fees.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Great experience for anyone who wants to expand their knowledge of aviation and/or Canadian heritage. Additionally would be an excellent field trip for students. Staff are very knowledgeable and inviting.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Great museum! Well laid out and very nicely explained with plaques for each exhibit. Take your time and be amazed at the incredible history displayed here! In the top 5 of my must see museums in Ottawa!
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Always an amazing place to visit! Love that some of the planes once stored in the secondary hanger are now on public display! The little wooden ride on biplanes are a great addition for the little ones!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Very good environment,amazing airplanes,the two kids come every month,not many people,plenty of space,no need to worry about catching the flu. I often sit in the cafe in the museum to do assignments.dad takes the kids to watch the airplanes.it’s good deal to buy an annual pass. More

A place you must visit to find out the history of canadian aviation industry! They really have very rich and rare collections. The presention looks like they are straggling to fit all those birds!
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Incredible!! This place is certainly with visiting … I guess I am going back again . I could spend 3 hours with my curious toddlers . What makes this interesting ks that they have planes which are either first of their kind or last … This could be a 1 day outing. Hands down !!

Great ambience, beautiful architecture, and friendly staff. You can claim free tickets on their website for visits during 4pm to 5pm, and it's not that crowded. It's been a nice experience.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Wonderful amazing visiting place. Lots of attraction fun for kids. You get good information about planes, space. Very neat & clean. Very helpful staff. Plane engines and many more things.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Another very fascinating museum in Ottawa has a large collection of aircrafts from all different decades and the gift shop had a lot of cool things to buy but quite expensive though
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

What a fun, well-curated, expansive museum, spanning from the first flights all the way to the international space station... Highly recommended if you're into anything technical.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

There are many great aircrafts there that show the rich history of Canada's aviation. I really enjoyed seeing all the historic planes and helicopters that were used during wars.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Really fascinated by the history of airplanes. Went there on a Sunday and really enjoyed looking at everything. The space sections are good but the airplanes steal the show !
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

The displays at this museum are extremely well done. The depth of information provided, including the history of how each artifact came to be in the collection, make for a very interesting visit.
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

It is a very nice place for kids and students to learn lot from this muesium. Lot of different categories of old age flights are in display along with its details.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

What a wonderful museum to visit and spend time at! It’s not a whole day visit, but definitely a great place to spend half the day with your children and family. A great assortment of aircraft from WW2 and even a space section on the second floor.

Tour of the entire building takes about over an hour. Space Centre was pretty good. Although most of the props were not working or turned off. It was bit disappointing. Overall it was a really good experience with family.
Visited on
Weekend

Amazing place to visit for aviation fans. It's fun to see some of the classic Canadian aircrafts, their engines and a really nice ISS video from space.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Not sure

Amazing museum with wonderful folks on the floor explaining the history. Got a great run down of WWII aircraft by a fellow named Doug and lots of great first hand stories of flying voodoos and constellations from a retired pilot named Dave More

Great museum! Beautiful collection of airplanes from all eras of aviation. There are even artifacts from the various Canadian astronaut space missions.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure

Overall a great museum, lots of different aircraft from one of the first aircraft ever made to modern day jet fighters. Very large variety of aircraft and even some helicopters if your interested in aviation history this is a great place to

Awesome spot for families in Ottawa! It's free after 4 pm, and there's plenty of parking. Don't miss it if you're looking for something to do in the city!
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

I love the museum its small but it takes a lot of time to visit. You can pay a parking for 2 hours bit if you really like to read and explore everything pay for more time the parking. Its very good idea that they have volunteers and they

Fully worth the price of admission, great fun to walk around and see so many pieces of history in great condition. Volunteers know their stuff too.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
No

They have light aircraft ride over Ottawa city. We took ride over parliament hill, and it was awesome. I recommend it. I would love to ride again.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Yes

We go here almost every weekend! It’s my daughters favorite place to go. We love going outside and watching the small planes and helicopters take off
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

On the airport side of the museum you never know what you'll see, like a Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone. The museum itself is great for kids of all ages.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Awesome place! Kept the history of flights in order to show the evolution. Most amazing part was the space section. Not very kid worthy though. But still if your kid likes plane or space this is a place you can go and enjoy.

Great museum for people who want to understand aviation and space exploration better and for those who love helicopter / airplane rides! ( if you purchase a helicopter ride the tickets to the museum are free!) More

It was an awesome experience at the Aviation museum. Next time would like to take a flight in one of those Cessna's. Kids loved it. Due to COVID some parts were closed but all together a wonderful experience. More

A great place to view the history of planes and some space travel. Unfortunately, in August 2022 many interactive displays didn’t work properly or were closed. So not very interesting for kids aged 5-11.

Really enjoyed seeing all of the planes and aviation equipment. It's a great time to go if you're into planes, engineering, or seeing the kinds of tin cans people were willing to get into and fly.

Wide range of aircraft on display. Very informative and friendly guides. Unique aircraft in collection as well.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Canada Aviation and Space Museum is located at the Ottawa/Rockcliffe Airport. The museum hangar houses a large collection of aeronautical artifacts highlighting Canada’s achievements in the area.

It's a very nice museum and information...great display of aircraft...you can spend around one n half hours to go through most of the information...do not miss the Thursday last hour free entry ..

What a great place to learn about Canada’s rich aviation history. I had a lot of fun and there are various types of planes to check out and the tour guides are awesome!!
Visited on
Weekend

Had a great time here. Spent around 3 hours checking everything out. Could easily spend an extra couple hours listening to all the audio information and trying the interactive games/menus. More

Decent museum, thankful that they have free admission on Canada Day. Not sure if I’d pay regular price for what there is. It would also be nice if they had more space to sit, rest and eat.

Such an amazing experience knowing about Canada’s aviation history and about fighter planes. There is no entry fee on Monday from 4-5 pm.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait

Positively surprised with the museum and all the items. Really cool to learn more about the planes.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

Best museum's I've been to in Ontario in my opinion. Spent the entire day and never got bored
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure

Really unique place to visit. A fascinating collection of some very interesting historical planes.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Extremely nice museum. The aircraft on display are very well presented and the information is clear and easy to read. Free admission from 4pm (make reservations)