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Canadian Museum of Nature vs Canadian War Museum

Both Canadian War Museum and Canadian Museum of Nature are praised by writers. On balance, Canadian War Museum ranks slightly higher than Canadian Museum of Nature. Canadian War Museum is ranked #2 in Ottawa with recommendations from 4 sources including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.

Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature
8 / 10
240 Mc Leod St, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 2R1, Canada
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The wonders of the natural world are featured at the Canadian Museum of Nature, housed in the 100-year-old Victoria Memorial Museum building." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Exhibits explore the earth's evolution, plus the birds, mammals, and plants of Canada." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Compelling exhibits on the creation of oceans and continents, particularly North America, and an outstanding display on dinosaurs, with several complete reconstructions of skeletons, await visitors." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The Canadian Museum of Nature is mainly devoted to the geology of our planet and to the origins of life on earth." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Everyone loves the realistic mammal and bird dioramas depicting Canadian wildlife." Full review
Canadian War Museum
Canadian War Museum
8 / 10
1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0M8, Canada
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Delivers an unforgettable visitor experience." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Fascinating displays twist through the labyrinthine interior of this sculpturelike, modern museum." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Traces Canada's military history with artifacts and a re-creation of a walk-through trench, complete with bursting shells." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The strikingly designed War Museum tells the history of the conflicts that have affected Canada since the battles in the 17C between the French and the Iroquois up until the Korean War." Full review