National Gallery of Canada Reviews

Being fully honest, I expected a bit more from the nation's fine Arts museum, specially considering the fares charged (and parking too, although being downtown I'll give the National Gallery a pass on this). I visited the Gauguin exposition and it didn't even have some of his most known work, like the Yellow Christ - that's not to say it was bad, but as I said, I expected more of the museum. Maybe I'm just biased by other museums I've visited... But don't get me wrong, it's not quite a bad museum, at the end.

Cafeteria with a gorgeous view of the parliament building

Had a great time wish I had a little bit more time to spend at the gallery

Very nice place to visit.
They have something for everyone there

It is a very well organized place. To enjoy in time. You must have knowledge of English or French because everything is in those languages

Went to see the impressionist exhibit a few weeks ago. I think the price is fairly reasonable and they do a good job setting it up and keeping it clean.

First visit. Amazing artwork and helpful staff who are well prepared to explain the art

Very nice building but if you're not into painting I wouldn't recommend this museum, especially not for children (they will definitely find it boring).

The National Gallery of Canada is considered by Art experts around the world to be in the top 10 museums. A must see. Great Art in a spectacular setting. Canadians can be rightly proud of such a wonderful museum, it is a National Treasure.

A museum worth seeing as one of Canada's leading buildings. The level of all the collections is the highest in the world. From indigenous art to 18th-century Canadian religious paintings, impressionists such as Degas and Monet, American modern art, contemporary works, and church architecture, I enjoyed my heart and filled my heart. When I hear the sound of water in the courtyard, my heart calms down.

If you are hungry, go to the cafeteria on the 1st floor. Broccoli and goat cheese soup, curry flavored noodles were delicious! The 7 Tapas Bar in the Great Hall offers a variety of delicious wines and picturesque dishes. It s so popular that you should make a reservation.

In the museum shop, accessories are cheap and abundant. There are many unique items. There are many bronze statues and works of art around the museum, and the huge Maman in the center of the square is a statue of a mother spider holding 26 eggs. Maman is a series of works by French sculptor Louise Bourgeois, and there are a total of 9 works around the world, including the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo.

Fabulous architecture and views. Superb Canadian indigenous collection

Simply an amazing building, not to miss if you're touring Ottawa or are a resident, constant change in collections so you can revisit, architecture is unparalleled and can be views from far. Many washrooms, a cafeteria and a gift shop as services. Surrounding area is just as great as the gallery itself. Be sure not to miss the art pieces that surround the gallery.

A must see in Ottawa!
The choir installation in the chapel is wonderful

Too bad no major exhibition is in place one of the only opening Monday, but so gigantic place that a visit is not enough, thank you to the staff

I went on a rainy day, and the atmosphere was nice and pleasant, and I was very much interested in Canadian history, which helped me to understand Canada.
I remember remembering that the entrance fee was $ 15.

Great collection of old and modern arts with beautiful architecture.

Waste of time and money. And i didnt even pay for passes.

Boring and mostly a waste of space. and to top it off fairly expensive parking fees. should be $2 for the whole day.

It was really good for #photography it was a good EXPRIENCE.

Was not amazed by it. It's fairly small, and the exhibitions, while not being bad, are not exactly original or a must see

Incredibly good, I didn't have enough time to see everything, I hope I can come back

They took excellent care of my guinea pig, and called to check up on her after! I'd recommend to anyone looking for quality vet services for pocket pets.

The go to place for Canada s national Art Collection. It includes a wonderful recreation of a chapel which was painstakingly brought into the gallery piece by piece and reassembled. The Art collection generally is quite well displayed and the Canadian section is particularly well curated. Be sure to go off the sides of the main walking track there are some gems about.

Nice place to visit for people having interest in art. Beautiful paintings of some very famous artists. We went on victoria day weekend and the entry cost was free for that day. Loved the place and art.

i absolutely love going to this gallery. the native american exhibits are amazing. i ll spend hours in them. i really love the seating areas as well. they re gorgeous & super relaxing. the entry price is cheap & affordable. i would go everyday if i could. can t say enough good things.

A cheap yet fun experience. Within the National Gallery of Canada there were many works of art which portrayed history, religion, and culture. All the works of art have a little plaque explaining the work, but I believe that these should include more explanation as to what the work of art is trying to showcase. Some of the plaques just talked about how the artist created the art, and I was confused as to what the art meant. The gallery is built beautifully with the architecture being its own piece of art.

Beautiful building filled with incredible works of art, with accompanying information that gives a deeper understanding of the history and intent behind each work.

Loved It. The special expositions are spectacular. Free entry on Thursdays after 5pm

It was a very modern museum and I enjoyed it all the time

National Gallery of Canada Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Very complete and varied collection. The cafeteria is very good.

Fabulous show of Canadian art including many new and wonderful indigenous artists

From start to finish, this place was a Sunday well spent. We went with my aunt who has only been to Ottawa once. The cafeteria had a nice variety of foods for all diets. Great vegetarian options and reasonably priced. Now, this is all coming from someone who has never really been an art fan.. The photographs from throughout Canadian history were just fascinating... you could easily spend 10 minutes on each one.. The inuit art was breathtakingly haunting, the international section had some incredibly historic works and boasted such famous artists as Monet and Van Gogh.. the gift boutique had some very unique and interesting items but was a little on the expensive side i found.. we got there with only 3 hours to go before closing so next time, i would allot myself at least 6 hours...

The building, avant-garde and beautiful. I could only see the temporary expo of the Impressionists: excellent!

Went for a Christmas party in the rotunda. Food was amazing. Used to go every month with my daycare kids. They loved it, especially the old lady sitting at her table.

A beautiful place brimming with amazing and inspiring Art

We go every year over the holidays with the family. Always a new an interesting exhibit to see! Some parts of the museum are sparse but overall it is quite fun.

Always impressive architecture, paired with some interesting exhibits and a wonderful permanent collection. I think it's fantastic that its free on Thursday nights, and does a great job representing some of the best Ottawa and Canada have to offer in art.

Not a big fan of art but am impressed with cleanliness and amount of displays.

Canada's National Art Gallery is wonderful! An unmissable tour for anyone in Ottawa.

Very dense and thought out gallery. Going here always brings me happiness

Great collection housed in an architectural gem. I come here again and again to revisit my favourite works by Rembrandt, Klimt, and Monet, but there's always something new that catches my eye. Be sure to check out the free Thursday nights and the monthly Creative Thursdays, where you can drop in and try your hand at a new artistic skill, all materials provided.

Great on free museum day! Staff at the children's activities were pretty good with the kids. The regular exhibition was a nice showcase of Canadian artists.

A beautiful gallery to bring anyone to - friends, family, or a date. Great exhibitions, and a must see if you re visiting Ottawa!

It's a great museum and it has free hours which would make it a great place to visit. A good mix of art and sculpture.

I really enjoyed our time. I didn't orderd
anything but it was nice just the same.

The building is as stunning as it s contents. The temporary exhibits are innovative and interesting so it s worth repeat visits. The programming and activities for kids are fun and engaging. Always love a visit the Art Gallery.

Always a pleasure! Also, so considerate to keep spare walkers etc. It makes the visit so hassle free. Thank you!!!

The tapas bar after the Paul Klee exhibit was a perfect way of ending an enjoyable Sunday afternoon.

Go after 5 on a Thursday and you get in free! I checked out their temporary Canadian Photography exhibit and really enjoyed it. I also walked around and looked at some of the more traditional paintings and also some contemporary sculptures. The gift shop was full of interesting stuff too, and I spent about half an hour in there alone. The park space behind the gallery is also incredible, especially at sunset. Check out the streetlight sculpture and the lightning bolt sculpture if you have the time - very cool.

There are very beautiful works. The service at the reception is perfect.

Interesting museum, full of Canadian works, but also of famous artists such as Braque, Daumier, pollock, Monet, Van Gogh and many others. Really unmissable. You can also enjoy a beautiful view from the terrace of the cafeteria.

Great collection of Canadian and international art. It's a great place to spend a day and there are so many spaces inside the gallery that are absolutely gorgeous. Don't miss the fountain area and the chapel.

It's a huge gallery. Can spend multiple hours here as long as you don't have kids who will get tired. You can browse exhibits, paintings, or even photography. Would go again.

My biggest complaint is how easy it is to get lost in here, but I guess that's OK in a location like this.

The building is worth checking out, by itself, the Group of 7 collection is small but awesome & strangely, the cafeteria food is excellent.

I love going to galleries, and I found some of the paintings in NGC nice. But when I pointed an interesting detail of the painting to my friend s attention, the guard immediately came and said, please do not touch. But I DID NOT touch! I was far from touching and I won t touch the painting either. If they don t like people stand close or look closely to the painting they can just put it into glass or set up something to keep people away. Then the guard followed me, and again when I was talking to my friend about the lining of the painting was pretty, he came and said, don t touch it. I was like, NO I did not. Then he said, okay I believe you but if you touch it I can report to the centre and get the video. I responded go ahead I am more than happy to check the video to see whether I have touched it or not. And he said okay I believe you, which made no sense because if he did see me touching, he won t say he believe me. I left the gallery after this because I was no longer in the mood of enjoying. Very disappointing.

A wide variety of artwork showcased - however, they could broaden their acquisitions a bit
The internal layout of the building is a tad confusing at first too

Right now the front enterance is under construction so it is a little bit confusing to get around. I went to study in the open area by the little bistro they have set up before the gallery itself. It's free to stay and study there if you aren't going into see the art but you must go to the ticket desk and ask for a food/cafeteria pass in order to get past security into the sitting area. Also, you won't be able to take your bags in with you. The little bistro is more for wine and dine than coffee. The one down side is that the view is so beautiful looking out to the parliament buildings and the canal that it's hard to study at points!

Attended a Popscope event during the free admission on Thursdays. Enjoyed both the event, and the galleries.