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National Gallery of CanadavsCanadian War Museum
Canadian War Museum and National Gallery of Canada are both endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, Canadian War Museum scores significantly better than National Gallery of Canada. Canadian War Museum is ranked #2 in Ottawa with approval from 4 reviews such as Frommer's, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
National Gallery of Canada
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
380 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9N4 , Canada
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"A magnificent glass-tower structure engineered by Canadian architect Moshe Safdie holds the premier collection of Canadian art." Full review
"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
Top choice
"The National Gallery is a work of art in itself." Full review
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
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
"It's grand, light, and houses an impressive collection, and plays hosts to blockbuster traveling exhibitions...the temporary shows tend to center around astutely curated European greats and Canadian" Full review
Canadian War Museum
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0M8, Canada
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"Delivers an unforgettable visitor experience." Full review
Top choice
"Fascinating displays twist through the labyrinthine interior of this sculpturelike, modern museum." Full review
"Traces Canada's military history with artifacts and a re-creation of a walk-through trench, complete with bursting shells." Full review
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