Art & Culture

National Gallery of Canada

Ottawa, Ontario

World-class Canadian art collectionStunning glass tower architectureEuropean and Indigenous galleriesIconic Spider sculpture outsideRotating international exhibitionsParliament Hill views

About National Gallery of Canada

The National Gallery of Canada houses an exceptional collection spanning centuries of Canadian, European, and Indigenous art. The striking glass tower building is itself a work of art, and visitors can easily spend hours wandering its thoughtfully curated galleries. Iconic works seen only in print come alive in person here.

Things to Do

Viewing Canadian art collections

Viewing Canadian art collections

European masters galleries

European masters galleries

Indigenous art exhibitions

Indigenous art exhibitions

Contemporary art exploration

Contemporary art exploration

Guided public tours

Guided public tours

Photography of architecture

Photography of architecture

Attending special exhibitions

Attending special exhibitions

Café and dining on-site

Café and dining on-site