Hidden gems: Museums in Ottawa

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Ottawa. This list contains 33 places from Museum category.

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Rays Reptiles
Museum
👍👍 We booked in to the VIP sloth experience and it exceeded expectations. Tyler was a brilliant guide and we really appreciated him sharing his knowledge and stories. Incredible too to visit the centre when it is closed to the public and have such a quiet calm couple of hours. We will remember our trip...
5.00 (15 reviews) (~26.4 km from centre)
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Victoria Memorial Museum
Museum
👍👍 Excellent place to visit, it is very accessible to find, the attractions you find inside are amazing, it is an approach to nature, it is very safe and majestic, without a doubt recommended!
5.00 (8 reviews) (~2.11 km from centre)
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Middleville & District Museum
Museum
👍👍 A must stop! Looked like nothing from the outside, but the experience was fulfilling! So many local gems. And there was a full log house inside. Step in time from humble beginnings to the more modern times of yesteryear.
4.90 (18 reviews) (~64.96 km from centre)
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Small Animal Barn
Museum
👍👍 This barn in the middle of HIgh park has got a surprising range of animals, great place to bring the kids if you are stuck in the metropolis of Toronto. Emus, wallabees, bison, and a few other Anushka's like an amazing bovine with white curly hair. Feeding is not permitted. A few steps further u...
4.90 (8 reviews) (~2.28 km from centre)
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Homewood Museum
Historical place
👍👍 We went during the summer before heading to the Battle of the Windmill in Prescott. Great tour and our guide was extremely knowledgeable - don't skip this museum! The artifacts and pieces of history throughout the home really provide a great look into the lives of those who lived there and the tim...
4.90 (7 reviews) (~82.49 km from centre)
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Carman House Museum
Museum
👍👍 My wife and I were given a guided tour by two very knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides who made the small museum shine. Very interesting story of the Carman family.
4.90 (7 reviews) (~68.06 km from centre)
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Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum
Museum
👍👍 Its always the people and their behaviour , support and attitude towards customers makes the place memorable and the staff at this place succeeded in that by helping me to organize my engagement party. Thanks to Sienna, Quinn, Megan and Aiden for the support, and help and this will be remembered fo...
4.80 (78 reviews) (~61.46 km from centre)
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Arnprior and District Museum
Museum
4.80 (41 reviews) (~52.53 km from centre)
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Natural Heritage Campus, Canadian Museum of Nature
Museum
👍 Love the annual open house! An amazing experience and opportunity.
4.80 (24 reviews) (~11.47 km from centre)
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Westport Museum - The Rideau District Museum
Museum
4.80 (16 reviews) (~97.38 km from centre)
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Vankleek Hill Museum & Tourist Information Center
Museum
👍 Belle place beau site historique
4.80 (13 reviews) (~81.75 km from centre)
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Horse and Cattle Barn
Museum
4.80 (8 reviews) (~2.2 km from centre)
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Basket Museum
Museum
4.80 (5 reviews) (~81.92 km from centre)
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Brockville Armouries
Museum
4.70 (20 reviews) (~88.99 km from centre)
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Swords & Ploughshares Museum
Museum
👍👍 A friend and I were out for a Sunday morning run on our motorcycles and stopped on quite street to stretch our legs, when a car pulled over to make sure everything was okay. It turns out the two occupants were from the Museum and invited us to come look round the premises, which we did and kindly ga...
4.70 (19 reviews) (~33.81 km from centre)
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Keith M. Boyd Museum
Museum
4.70 (14 reviews) (~29.78 km from centre)
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North Lanark Regional Museum
Museum
4.70 (11 reviews) (~41.15 km from centre)
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Pavillion
Museum
👍👍 As with all the museums in the Ottawa area this is well worth going to
4.70 (7 reviews) (~2.3 km from centre)
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Société d'histoire de Buckingham
Museum
👍👍 Bâtiment construit en 1903, l'édifice a abrité plusieurs magasins. Au départ, l'édifice abritait une boucherie, un restaurant et une cordonnerie, faisant ainsi un lieu de rassemblement populaire. Aujourd'hui, le bâtiment abrite le musée de Buckingham, le centre d'information touristique et la maison...
4.70 (7 reviews) (~30 km from centre)
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Glengarry Pioneer Museum
Museum
👍👍 Wonderful place ! They are focusing on more living history and educational aspects, great place to bring the kids. The variety of events is amazing. From May to December! Can't wait for the Christmas Market!
4.60 (119 reviews) (~67.64 km from centre)
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