
Gorgeous and very nicely situated gallery with an ...
Gorgeous and very nicely situated gallery with an amazing collection, including many very rare pieces! The architecture is spectacular and it overlooks the entrance to the Rideau Canal and Parliament Hill. Absolutely recommend for visitors to the area like myself.
Fantastic selection of varied art, and accommodati...
Fantastic selection of varied art, and accommodating to those with mobility disabilities. Shop prices were also surprisingly reasonable even as non-members.
Wish I could take a few of the art pieces home with me on loan, but sadly the security guards would likely prevent me from doing so.
So lucky to have a National Gallery with great spe...
So lucky to have a National Gallery with great special exhibits and events in our capital city!
They have a funny sign right at the beginning of t...
They have a funny sign right at the beginning of their Aboriginal exhibit explaining how there is no word for the concept of "art" in the traditional Aboriginal languages, and yet they have essentially been creating art for hundreds of years. Seems odd to set up an exhibit with Aboriginal cultural artifacts then box it into European "artistic" ideals...oh, they don't have a term for our concept of art, but trust us, they've been doing it.
Nice gallery but half of it was closed because of ...
Nice gallery but half of it was closed because of construction, watch out.
Great art museum. Full of history as well. I had a...
Great art museum. Full of history as well. I had a great time at it. Each paint or piece of art has a good description in both English and French. Audio guides are offered in both languages too
A beautiful national gallery that always has amazi...
A beautiful national gallery that always has amazing, brilliant & unique works for art worthy of our national pride. I always enjoy a visit here.
Widely varied collection,well worth a visit,needs ...
Widely varied collection,well worth a visit,needs at least 3hours
If you need to relax this is the outing to do. Lo...
If you need to relax this is the outing to do. Lots to see and friendly staff.
I enjoyed watching all this fabulous and historica...
I enjoyed watching all this fabulous and historical paintings!
Surely I will revisit this place again
Love the art gallery. Such a beautiful building an...
Love the art gallery. Such a beautiful building and to be able to see a real Van Gogh, Monet and Picasso amongst all the other inspiring works of art is truly special.
A collection and venue to be proud of. A great pla...
A collection and venue to be proud of. A great place to visit again and again
Really enjoyed the Canadian Art Collection for Can...
Really enjoyed the Canadian Art Collection for Canada's 150 celebration!
My favorite was the 40 voice motet by Janet Cardiff in the Rideau Chapel. I also liked the courtyard garden and reflective pool. I felt like I was in an Escher print. Beautiful building. Also, I appreciated the volunteers who are present in the gallery to ask questions to freely. Gained more insight into work as they used tablets to make connections with other artists and history.
I love this place when into Arts and special exhib...
I love this place when into Arts and special exhibitions come. You find everything in one beautiful building with a gorgeous Ottawa river and Parliament sight :-) It is a must.
Large collection in this museum, the paintings are...
Large collection in this museum, the paintings are from various eras and styles (baroque, impressionism, contemporary) which allows you to see everything! Underground parking on site, $ 14 per day. Also close to the center which is convenient!
Amazing place. Great collection. Great architectur...
Amazing place. Great collection. Great architecture.
Personally haven't been inside, but looks like a v...
Personally haven't been inside, but looks like a very interesting place for artists.
Always a great place to learn about the history of...
Always a great place to learn about the history of Canadian art, artists and inspirations
Large selection of Canadian artwork in the permane...
Large selection of Canadian artwork in the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions are always interesting and well mounted.
I love this place, it's one of my absolute favouri...
I love this place, it's one of my absolute favourite museums. It's huge, and if you're taking time to appreciate the art it's nearly impossible to go through everything in one day. There's always a lot of care put into the descriptions of the art, and the building itself feels just as much like a piece of art as the art it displays. There's a lot to appreciate on multiple visits, and the exhibits are consistently interesting. There's usually even some stuff for kids to enjoy aside from the abundance of art.
Water is easy to find in the museum as it's free in the cafeteria and there are a couple water fountains. I did not try anything other than tea from the restoraunt in the lobby, but it was quite nice overall.
To top it all off, the staff are very helpful, always willing to answer questions, and even knowing the exact locations of some paintings.
Great display of Canadian paintings, photography a...
Great display of Canadian paintings, photography and sculpture in a pleasant and ample environment. Worthwhile a visit !!!
Absolutely loved the contemporary section of the A...
Absolutely loved the contemporary section of the Abakadone exhibit. They offer free admission for all between 5-8 every Thursday. Would highly recommend.
Interesting works of arts. They have multiple rest...
Interesting works of arts. They have multiple restaurants if you feel like snacking. They keep the gallery quite warm. It was difficult to tolerate at times. Gift shop was moderately priced, which was surprising.
Great display of art. There is so much to see. Com...
Great display of art. There is so much to see. Comfortable shoes are needed!!!
Superb museum with a fine collection of Canadian a...
Superb museum with a fine collection of Canadian art
Nice relaxing atmosphere. All the lovely works to ...
Nice relaxing atmosphere. All the lovely works to see. Plan on several hours unless you're wearing roller skates.
Another enjoyable experience, this time with the i...
Another enjoyable experience, this time with the impressive Impressionist collection from Denmark and the first-class permanent collection was also worth seeing a second time. All in all - architecture of the building, exhibition rooms, staff - nice museum visit.
Lots to see. The kids really enjoyed the scavenger...
Lots to see. The kids really enjoyed the scavenger hunt of the paintings. Too much to see for only one day. Loved the chapel.
We paid full price when half the exhibit halls wer...
We paid full price when half the exhibit halls were closed for redesign. Much of the "art" was laughable... CIA/Soros ugly art, pictures of garbage and other such abstract nonsense. The transgender and pornography themed propaganda passed as art was inappropriate for my young children.
I expected more paintings by famous artists, howev...
I expected more paintings by famous artists, however, I would totally recommend a visit ...
The special exhibition is really good and the Euro...
The special exhibition is really good and the European art is Andi delightful. The only thing I didn't really enjoy we the contemporary exhibition but it's more about artistic preferences.
It has a wide variety of works and you can even ge...
It has a wide variety of works and you can even get your hands dirty sometimes.
Went to see the Picasso exhibit. This place holds...
Went to see the Picasso exhibit. This place holds a lot of very interesting artwork.
The special expos are great and the permanent exp...
The special expos are great and the permanent expo is totally worth the time itself. A must in Ottawa
Wonderful art exhibits. Wooden floors which is be...
Wonderful art exhibits. Wooden floors which is better for your back when standing for lengths of time. Only draw back back is that the signage to get from room to room is a bit of a maze. A must see for art lovers.
The big spider is an icon of Ottawa and the Museum...
The big spider is an icon of Ottawa and the Museum is a great spot for families.
Show! Great place to enjoy art! Not to mention the...
Show! Great place to enjoy art! Not to mention the architecture of the place which is fantastic!
Hours of sophisticated and educational entertainme...
Hours of sophisticated and educational entertainment. The little eating area is great too.
A magnificent museum with exhibitions of all beaut...
A magnificent museum with exhibitions of all beauty
The impressionist exhibition is very... Impressing...
The impressionist exhibition is very... Impressing.
Nice day at the museum. I really enjoyed the Picas...
Nice day at the museum. I really enjoyed the Picasso s and the Borduas. Great activity for young toddlers looking for A/C
Always a nice place to be. Admission is reasonably...
Always a nice place to be. Admission is reasonably priced for what you are seeing. There are no massively famous exhibits but that's not really to be expected in a museum with its focus
The gallery is clean, quiet and well maintained. It's security is nice as they are relaxed and never breath down your neck.
I'd recommend budgeting about 3 hours to see almost everything in moderate depth.
It has a moderate focus on the group of seven and the 3 other famous Canadian artists which isn't to my taste exactly but if you like them then this is your place to be
20190223: Glad to hear that a new CEO has been app...
20190223: Glad to hear that a new CEO has been appointed to lead The National Gallery of Canada. I always like the place and hope a new direction will help attract more Canadians & foreign visitors alike to visit this national institution. I really like their permanent collection & enjoy special exhibits of masterpieces from around the world, esp those from Europe may add.
It is my second visit to the Gallery. General coll...
It is my second visit to the Gallery. General collection is very good, especially selection of Canadian Art, there is plenty to explore here for an art lover -building itself is a work of art. During my second visit I attended Paul Klee Exhibition and Anthropocene - both excellent exhibitions that I highly recommend to visit. Gallery Boutique is great -lots of unique gifts to buy. I will be going back to the gallery every time I visit Ottawa, it is my favourite place there.
I love van Gogh and Picasso , seeing with my own e...
I love van Gogh and Picasso , seeing with my own eyes the masterpieces was amazing. If you love art , i would definitely recommend you check it out!
Lots of beautiful creativity here. Lovely place to...
Lots of beautiful creativity here. Lovely place to visit whether you're just in Ottawa for a weekend or living here. There's plenty of different installations so you'll definitely find something that interests you.
Great place.. I am not that into art but enjoyed m...
Great place.. I am not that into art but enjoyed my time there :)
This gallery has a great collection. Warhol, Monet...
This gallery has a great collection. Warhol, Monet, and Van Gogh are some of the most notable names on the walls. The new Canadian and Indigenous Art exhibit is stunning. The gallery is the perfect place to spend a rainy afternoon.
Superb museum with paintings of masters. Europeans...
Superb museum with paintings of masters. Europeans and Canadians. Temporary Expo Gauguin, luck, and some photography. All this on a human scale can be done in one afternoon.
Some paintings from 17, 18 and 19 th century, but ...
Some paintings from 17, 18 and 19 th century, but museum especially dedicated to contemporary art
Fantastic architecture!
Fantastic architecture!
Nice and rich collection of paintings!
A beautiful location and byilding, giving you both...
A beautiful location and byilding, giving you both sights inside and out.
Extensive eclectic gallery of varying styles and e...
Extensive eclectic gallery of varying styles and eras.
It was awesome. Lots to see. Something for everyon...
It was awesome. Lots to see. Something for everyone.
The History of Jazz Show I saw was very entertaini...
The History of Jazz Show I saw was very entertaining. The Motown part was great!
A magical place full of poetry. A diverse museum. ...
A magical place full of poetry. A diverse museum. Surprises await you in each pavilion. Above all, don't miss the Inuit art exhibit.
Beautiful permanent exhibition. Worth it. There ar...
Beautiful permanent exhibition. Worth it. There are special prices for families
Great home collection, very attractive architectur...
Great home collection, very attractive architecture, pleasure to visit. I've visited there awesome Impressionism exhibitions.
Whenever I am in Ottawa I make a pot stop to see a...
Whenever I am in Ottawa I make a pot stop to see an exhibit. They had a spectacular one for Alex Janvier, a member of the Native Group of Seven.
Make sure to check out the Rideau Chapel inside. E...
Make sure to check out the Rideau Chapel inside. Easy to miss
