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Canadian Museum of History vs National Gallery of Canada

Both National Gallery of Canada and Canadian Museum of History are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, National Gallery of Canada is the choice of most professionals compared to Canadian Museum of History. National Gallery of Canada comes in at #6 in Ottawa with endorsements from 5 publications such as Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Fodor's.

Canadian Museum of History
Canadian Museum of History
8 / 10
100 Laurier St, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0M8, Canada
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Frommer's Frommer's
"A combination of permanent and temporary exhibits that explore human history with special, although not exclusive, reference to Canada." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"One of the area's most architecturally stunning building." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Inaugurated in June 1989, this huge museum is dedicated to the history of Canada since the time of the Vikings and to the art and traditions of its native cultures and ethnic groups." Full review
National Gallery of Canada
National Gallery of Canada
8 / 10
380 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9N4 , Canada
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Fodor's Fodor's
"A magnificent glass-tower structure engineered by Canadian architect Moshe Safdie holds the premier collection of Canadian art." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"On display are more than 800 paintings, sculptures, and decorative works by Canadian artists, a sampling of the 10,000 works in the permanent collection." Full review
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Among the highlights are a comprehensive collection of works by Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The National Gallery is a work of art in itself." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"The Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography is now housed in the National Art Gallery of Canada where it stages temporary exhibitions." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Capped by prismatic glass "turrets," the museum rises on the banks of the Ottawa River across from the Gothic parliament buildings." Full review
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