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Visit the animal barns and special exhibitions at the largest urban working farm and research station in Canada. Discover the many breeds of dairy cattle and see a modern dairy barn in operation. In the Small Animal Barn you can meet sheep and lambs, pigs and piglets, chickens, rabbits and goats. In our Horse and Cattle Barn, you can see the Clydesdale horses and seven breeds of beef cattle. Wander through the Dominion Arboretum and the ornamental gardens right next door. LocationPrince of Wales Drive (between the traffic circle and Baseline Rd), Ottawa, Canada. Click on the map to enlarge it View the Canada Agriculture Museum map GPS coordinatesIf your car is equipped with, or you have a GPS device, enter the following data: Museum
Parking Entrance Exhibitions - From March to OctoberTractors
New Exhibition! Taking Care of BeesnessOpening March, 2010There’s a new buzz at the Canada Agriculture Museum. Discover the essential role bees play in the pollination of many Canadian food crops such as blueberries and apples, as well as to the production of honey and many other by-products, while you explore the role and the tools of the beekeeper. Check out the Museum’s live hive arriving in May and try to find the queen among all the workers and drones. Animal BarnsGet up close and personal with the animals at the Canada Agriculture Museum. In our barns and barnyards see different breeds of dairy and beef cattle, pigs, sheep, horses, goats, rabbits and chickens. Don't forget to look for our heritage breeds!
Picnic at the MuseumThe Canada Agriculture Museum is ideal for picnics! In the shade of the apples blossoms, under a tent or in the sun, visitors can enjoy the sights and sounds of the outdoors as they snack or have lunch. We cannot permit the use of barbecues or hibachis on the Museum site. The Museum has vending machines for hot and cold beverages and light snacks but does not offer food services. HoursExhibitions: March 1 to October 31, daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Animal Barns: Plenty of free parking. General admissionFamilies (2 adults and 3 children): $16 Fees subject to change without notice. School ProgramsWe offer curriculum-based school programs throughout the school year. Please call 613-991-3053 for information and/or to register. GST included. Contact InformationPhone: 613-991-3044 ![]()
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