Ottawa Art Galleries

(Ottawa, Ontario - ON, Canada)



Ottawa is home to several truly exceptional galleries and art museums, containing many true masterpieces. Regarded as one of the best in the whole of the country, the National Gallery of Canada (Musée des Beaux Arts du Canada) houses a simply enormous collection of paintings and is located in the city center. With works of art from all over North America and Europe, the National Gallery of Canada is a must-see attraction for anyone visiting Ottawa and features free admission.

Also free to visit and highly regarded by art lovers in the city, the Ottawa Art Gallery exhibits an impressive collection of works by local Canadian artists and is easy to find, being located near to the Rideau Center, Confederation Park and the university.


National Gallery of Canada

Address: 380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario (ON), K1N 9N4, Canada
Tel: +1 613 990 1985
The National Gallery of Canada is one of the city's premier art venues and is housed in an impressive building, which was built in the late 1980s. An important part of the cityscape, the National Gallery stands in the central part of Ottawa and contains many extensive collections of paintings and sculptures, including art works by renowned artists such as Cézanne, Chagall, Constable, Matisse, Monet, Picasso, Pissaro, Rembrandt, Rodin, Rubens, Van Gogh and Warhol.
Open hours: Monday to Wednesday, Friday to Sunday - 10:00 to 18:00, Thursday - 10:00 to 18:00
Admission: free

Ottawa Art Gallery

Address: 2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario (ON), K1N 6E2, Canada
Tel: +1 613 233 8699
Located in the city center, the Ottawa Art Gallery contains an excellent collection of paintings by local Canadian artists, together with a number of temporary exhibitions throughout the year. With works ranging from contemporary art to more traditional pieces, there is definitely something for everyone here.
Open hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday - 10:00 to 17:00, Thursday - 10:00 to 20:00, Saturday and Sunday - 12:00 to 17:00
Admission: free