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Canada includes 38 tracked free-admission museum options, with 100% marked always free. Ratings are available for 38 listings, and a substantial share (24) score 4.5+. Largest city clusters include Vancouver, AB TC R, AB TE E. Always verify hours and eligibility before you go.

Explore 102 museums with free admission policies across Canada.

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Quick facts: 102 always-free, 0 free-day options , avg rating 4.53 , 101 with photos.

Miller Museum of Geology
Always free

Nestled on Queen's University's campus, the Miller Museum of Geology offers visitors a fascinating journey through Ea...

Free admission every day
Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | Saturday: Closed | Sunday: Closed
Rating 4.6 Proof available
Art Gallery of Mississauga
Always free Wheelchair access

Nestled within Mississauga's Civic Centre, the Art Gallery of Mississauga offers visitors a welcoming space to explor...

Free admission every day
Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Thursday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM | Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Saturday: 12:00 - 4:00 PM | Sunday: 12:00 - 4:00 PM
Rating 4.2 Proof available
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Always free Wheelchair access

Housed in a restored 1870s Hamilton textile factory, the Workers Arts and Heritage Centre illuminates the stories of ...

Free admission every day
Monday: Closed | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Saturday: 12:00 - 4:00 PM | Sunday: Closed
Rating 4.8 Proof available
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Always free Wheelchair access

Located in Edmonton's historic Federal Building, the Legislative Assembly Interpretive Centre offers visitors an imme...

Free admission every day
Monday: Closed | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Thursday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Friday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Saturday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Sunday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Rating 4.7
Bank of Canada Museum
Always free Wheelchair access
Bank of Canada Museum
ON KP B, Canada

The Bank of Canada Museum offers visitors an engaging journey through the nation's economic history and monetary evol...

Free admission every day
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: Closed | Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Rating 4.6 Proof available
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Always free Wheelchair access
Borden Military Museum
Cfb Borden, Canada

Located within Canadian Forces Base Borden, this military museum showcases an extensive collection of vintage militar...

Free admission every day
Monday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Thursday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Friday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Rating 4.7
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Always free Wheelchair access
Police Museum
NB EL B, Canada

This compact Police Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into local law enforcement history through carefully curated ...

Free admission every day
Rating 4.1
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Always free Wheelchair access
Carstairs Heritage Centre
Carstairs, Canada

Nestled in the heart of rural Alberta, the Carstairs Heritage Centre offers visitors a compelling glimpse into the lo...

Free admission every day
Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Saturday: Closed | Sunday: Closed
Rating 4.7
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Always free Wheelchair access
Earth Sciences Museum
ON NL G, Canada

Nestled on the university campus, the Earth Sciences Museum offers visitors an immersive journey through geological w...

Free admission every day
Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Saturday: Closed | Sunday: Closed
Rating 4.6
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Always free Wheelchair access
South Grey Museum
ON NC E, Canada

Nestled in the heart of Grey County, this museum captures the rich railway and agricultural heritage of southwestern ...

Free admission every day
Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Saturday: Closed | Sunday: Closed
Rating 4.4
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Always free Wheelchair access

This historic home of Alphonse Desjardins reveals the life of a pioneering Quebec financial innovator who founded the...

Free admission every day
Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 - 4:30 PM | Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 - 4:30 PM | Thursday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 - 4:30 PM | Friday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 - 4:30 PM | Saturday: 12:00 - 5:00 PM | Sunday: 12:00 - 5:00 PM
Rating 4.8
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Always free
Army Museum
NS BJ Y, Canada

The Army Museum, nestled within Halifax's historic Citadel, chronicles Canada's military heritage through compelling ...

Free admission every day
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Rating 4.7
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Always free Wheelchair access
Griffin House
ON LH E, Canada

The Griffin House stands as a remarkable testament to the experiences of Black settlers in early Ontario, offering vi...

Free admission every day
Rating 4.6 Proof available
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Always free Wheelchair access

Explore the rich history of law enforcement through interactive exhibits that showcase Toronto's policing evolution. ...

Free admission every day
Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Saturday: Closed | Sunday: Closed
Rating 4.6
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Always free
The Old Bank Museum
NB EH B, Canada

Nestled along the riverside in New Brunswick, this historic bank building tells the story of community financial deve...

Free admission every day
Rating 5.0
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Always free Wheelchair access
L'0lectrium
Sainte-Julie, Canada

L'Électrium offers a fascinating journey through the world of electricity, inviting visitors to explore interactive d...

Free admission every day
Monday: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Thursday: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Friday: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Saturday: Closed | Sunday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Rating 4.6
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Always free
Musée Michel Langlois
QC GH R, Canada

Nestled in Quebec's charming landscape, the Musée Michel Langlois offers visitors an intimate glimpse into regional c...

Free admission every day
Monday: Closed | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Thursday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Friday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Saturday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Sunday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Rating 4.1
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Always free Wheelchair access
Penticton Museum
BC VA E, Canada

The Penticton Museum offers an engaging exploration of local history and natural heritage through interactive exhibit...

Free admission every day
Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Sunday: Closed
Rating 4.7
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Always free Wheelchair access

Perched on the edge of Vancouver's Vanier Park, the H. R. MacMillan Space Centre invites visitors to explore the myst...

Free admission every day
Monday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Thursday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Friday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Rating 3.8 Proof available
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Always free Wheelchair access
Tin Shop Museum
NS BN H, Canada

The Tin Shop Museum offers a glimpse into Nova Scotia's historic metalworking traditions, preserving a carefully cura...

Free admission every day
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Rating 4.8
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Always free
Charleswood Museum
Winnipeg, Canada

Nestled in a cozy historic building, the Charleswood Museum offers visitors an intimate glimpse into the local commun...

Free admission every day
Rating 5.0
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Always free Wheelchair access

Nestled in Vancouver's vibrant Chinatown, the Chinese Cultural Centre Museum offers a compelling journey through Chin...

Free admission every day
Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Rating 4.2
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Always free Wheelchair access
Tim Hortons Museum
ON LH Y, Canada

Nestled in Ontario, this compact museum celebrates the beloved Canadian coffee and doughnut chain's journey from a si...

Free admission every day
Monday: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM | Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM | Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM | Thursday: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM | Friday: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM | Saturday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM | Sunday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Rating 3.8
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Always free Wheelchair access
Jordan Historical Museum
Jordan Station, Canada

Nestled in the heart of Jordan Station, the Jordan Historical Museum offers visitors a captivating journey through lo...

Free admission every day
Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Rating 4.8
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Always free Wheelchair access

The Comox Archives & Museum illuminates the rich local history of British Columbia's picturesque Vancouver Island reg...

Free admission every day
Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Sunday: Closed
Rating 3.7
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Always free Wheelchair access
Glacier Gallery
AB TE E, Canada

Nestled in Jasper National Park, Glacier Gallery provides an immersive journey into the dramatic landscape of ice and...

Free admission every day
Monday: 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday: 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Wednesday: 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Thursday: 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Friday: 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Saturday: 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Sunday: 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Rating 4.5 Proof available
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Always free

Situated in a working harbour, this small interpretive centre explores the fascinating world of bluefin tuna through ...

Free admission every day
Monday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Rating 4.4
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Always free Wheelchair access

Nestled in the historic Sault - au - Récollet neighborhood, this charming museum offers visitors a glimpse into local...

Free admission every day
Monday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Thursday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Friday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Saturday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Rating 4.7
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Always free Wheelchair access

Situated on Simon Fraser University's Burnaby Mountain campus, the Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology offers visitors ...

Free admission every day
Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Friday: Closed | Saturday: Closed | Sunday: Closed
Rating 4.3 Proof available
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Always free Wheelchair access

The City of Waterloo Museum offers an engaging exploration of local history through interactive exhibits that invite ...

Free admission every day
Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Saturday: Closed | Sunday: Closed
Rating 4.2
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Always free Wheelchair access
Barbie Expo
Montréal, Canada

Celebrating the iconic fashion doll, the Barbie Expo showcases an extensive collection of meticulously designed dolls...

Free admission every day
Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM | Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM | Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM | Thursday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Friday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Sunday: 12:00 - 5:00 PM
Rating 4.6 Proof available
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Always free

Nestled in Alberta's heartland, the Vegreville Regional Museum offers a compact glimpse into local history through ca...

Free admission every day
Rating 4.5
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Always free Wheelchair access
Winnipeg Police Museum
MB RC K, Canada

Located in Winnipeg's public safety building, this compact museum offers an intimate look into the city's law enforce...

Free admission every day
Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Thursday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Friday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Saturday: Closed | Sunday: Closed
Rating 4.5
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Always free Wheelchair access

Tucked away in London, Ontario, the Secrets of Radar Museum illuminates the critical role of radar technology during ...

Free admission every day
Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Sunday: Closed
Rating 4.6
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Always free

The Rayside - Balfour Museum preserves the rich local heritage of this Northern Ontario community through carefully c...

Free admission every day
Rating 3.7
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Always free Wheelchair access

The Museum of Natural Sciences offers visitors an engaging exploration of Saskatchewan's diverse ecosystems and wildl...

Free admission every day
Monday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM | Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM | Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM | Thursday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM | Friday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM | Saturday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM | Sunday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Rating 4.6
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Always free Wheelchair access
Museum of Antiquities
Saskatoon, Canada

The Museum of Antiquities offers a captivating journey through historical artifacts and cultural treasures at the Uni...

Free admission every day
Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Saturday: 12:00 - 4:00 PM | Sunday: Closed
Rating 4.4
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Always free Wheelchair access
Ukama Gallery
Vancouver, Canada

Nestled on Vancouver's vibrant Granville Island, Ukama Gallery showcases a dynamic collection of works by Canadian an...

Free admission every day
Monday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Rating 4.3
La Morille
Always free
La Morille
Québec City, Canada

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Free admission every day
Rating 4.0
Maison de la BD
Always free
Maison de la BD
Québec City, Canada

Utilisez les touches de tabulation ou la flèche du bas pour naviguer dans la liste du champ autocomplété. Confirmez v...

Free admission every day
Rating 5.0
Centre des visiteurs
Always free
Centre des visiteurs
Chelsea, Canada

Conservation park offering hiking, biking & skiing amid woods, lakes & waterfalls.

Free admission every day
Rating 4.7 Proof available
Cranbrook Museum
Always free
Cranbrook Museum
Cranbrook, Canada

Exhibits & archives tracing local heritage & Canadian Pacific railway history, with a gift shop.

Free admission every day
Rating 4.5
Collingwood Museum
Always free
Collingwood Museum
Collingwood, Canada

Musuem featuring exhibits on local maritime history, along with educational programs & events.

Free admission every day
Rating 4.4 Proof available
East Beaches Heritage Wing
Always free
East Beaches Heritage Wing
Grand Marais, Canada

These are the traditional lands of the Anicinabe and Cree, who have hunted, fished, trapped, gathered and made their ...

Free admission every day
Rating 4.6 Proof available
Victoria Chinatown Museum
Always free

In honour of International Women's Day, two short films are screening for free at 1 pm on March 29 at the Canadian Co...

Free admission every day
Rating 4.8
Pavilion Gallery Museum
Always free
Pavilion Gallery Museum
Winnipeg, Canada

The Assiniboine Park Pavilion is a landmark building at Assiniboine Park in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It is today o...

Free admission every day
Rating 4.6 Proof available
Redpath Museum
Always free
Redpath Museum
Montreal, Canada

Natural history & world cultures galleries showcasing dinosaur skeletons, extinct species & mummies.

Free admission every day
Rating 4.6
Grant's Old Mill
Always free
Grant's Old Mill
Winnipeg, Canada

Grant's Old Mill is more than just a building - it's a symbol of resilience, community, and shared history.

Free admission every day
Rating 4.5
Art Gallery of Peterborough
Always free
Art Gallery of Peterborough
Peterborough, Canada

Gallery showcasing contemporary works by local & internationally known artists, with kids' programs.

Free admission every day
Rating 4.6 Proof available
Kamloops Museum
Always free
Kamloops Museum
Kamloops, Canada

Local history exhibits, including the area's first people & the fur trade, plus the city archives.

Free admission every day
Rating 4.5 Proof available
Bytown Museum
Always free
Bytown Museum
Ottawa, Canada

Museum on the the Rideau Canal featuring exhibits & an audio tour on Ottawa's history.

Free admission every day
Rating 4.5
Gibson House
Always free
Gibson House
Toronto, Canada

1851 home built by one of Toronto's early surveyors, with tours, croquet & a community quilt group.

Free admission every day
Rating 4.6 Proof available
McMaster Museum of Art
Always free
McMaster Museum of Art
Hamilton, Canada

The McMaster Museum of Art (MMA) is a non - profit public art gallery at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. Th...

Free admission every day
Rating 4.5
Murney Tower
Always free
Murney Tower
Kingston, Canada

19th - century defense tower featuring a canon & military barracks, plus various exhibits.

Free admission every day
Rating 4.5 Proof available
John Walter Museum
Always free
John Walter Museum
Edmonton, Canada

Late - 1800s site featuring period houses, hands - on experiences for kids & a park with picnic areas.

Free admission every day
Rating 4.6
Chapel Gallery
Always free
Chapel Gallery
North Battleford, Canada

The Chapel Gallery is situated within the scenic North Saskatchewan River Valley in Treaty 6 Territory, the tradition...

Free admission every day
Rating 4.9 Proof available
Leslie Log House
Always free
Leslie Log House
Mississauga, Canada

19th - century log home featuring a collection of historic artifacts, plus scenic grounds with trails.

Free admission every day
Rating 4.6
Emily Carr House
Always free
Emily Carr House
Victoria, Canada

Historic site once home of renowned Canadian painter Emily Carr, with gardens & art exhibitions.

Free admission every day
Rating 4.5
Watson's Mill
Always free
Watson's Mill
Manotick, Canada

A fully operational 1860's water powered flour mill & the heritage home of the Mill's past owners.

Free admission every day
Rating 4.6
Meadow Lake Museum
Always free
Meadow Lake Museum
Meadow Lake, Canada

![Birding Birding](https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/get - inspired/passion - pursuits/birding)![Dark Skies Dark Sk...

Free admission every day
Rating 3.8
Shearwater Aviation Museum
Always free
Shearwater Aviation Museum
Shearwater, Canada

The Shearwater Aviation Museum is an aviation museum located at CFB Shearwater in Shearwater, Nova Scotia. The museum...

Free admission every day
Rating 4.7
Engine 374 Pavilion
Always free
Engine 374 Pavilion
Vancouver, Canada

The Engine 374 Pavilion is run in partnership with the West Coast Rail Association (WCRA), the Vancouver Park Board, ...

Free admission every day
Rating 4.6 Proof available
Da Ku Cultural Center
Always free
Da Ku Cultural Center
Haines Junction, Canada

Welcome to Da Kų (Our House). Da Kų Cultural Centre celebrates the vibrant language, culture and traditions of Champa...

Free admission every day
MCEDOCAM
Always free
MCEDOCAM
Drummondville, Canada

Classic, long - running fast - food chain known for its burgers & fries.

Free admission every day
Rating 3.4
Lumsden Heritage Trust
Always free
Lumsden Heritage Trust
Lumsden, Canada

The Lumsden Heritage Trust was formed in November 2013 to preserve the past, promote the future and provide an attrac...

Free admission every day
Rating 4.6

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