Canadian Museum of History

100 Laurier Street,, Ottawa, ON

Canadian Museum of History

100 Laurier Street,, Ottawa, ON

613-286-1910

www.historymuseum.ca

Capacity: 2,593 people

About Canadian Museum of History

The Canadian Museum of History offers an exceptional experience in surroundings that are world class and uniquely Canadian. Located in the heart of our beautiful National Capital Area, directly across from Parliament Hill, the museum offers the most spectacular view of the city. As we have several different venues to choose from, we can accommodate everything from a cocktail reception for a small intimate wedding, to a multi-course, customized wedding reception for 500 guests. We offer hassle-free wedding packages, a commitment to client service from start to finish as well as offering top-quality catering and technical services. After all, your wedding is ‘History in the making’.

Event Pricing

Wedding packages

Attendees: 50-500 | Deposit is Required | Pricing is for all event types

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Attendees: 50-500 | $2,000 - $5,600 /event
Pricing for all event types

$2,000 - $5,600

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Event Spaces

CMH Theatre

Maximum Capacity: 503
Theater

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CMH Theatre

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Theater | Maximum Capacity: 503

Theatre for performances, presentations, film premieres, meetings and conferences. Also has a Lobby that can be used as a cocktail reception area

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Seating Capacity
Capacity: 503 People

Amenities

Dance Floor
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: Worthy of the most acclaimed performers, the Museum’s Theatre is suitable for a wide range of conferences and productions.
Floor Covering: wood/linolemum
Number of Green Rooms: 4
Special Features: Lighting, sound system and simultaneous interpretation. video, DVD and film. Loading dock, dressing rooms and green room, Internet access, stage, giant projection screen, projector, Mobility Impaired & Hearing Impaired Services

Douglas Cardinal Salon

Maximum Capacity: 100
General Event Space

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Douglas Cardinal Salon

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 100

A luxurious meeting room is located on the Museum’s lower level, near the Grand Hall.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 80 People

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 60 People

Classroom - 30"
Capacity: 45 People

Conference
Capacity: 36 People

Hollow Square
Capacity: 42 People

Reception
Capacity: 100 People

U-Shape
Capacity: 42 People

Amenities

Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: This luxurious meeting room is located on the Museum’s lower level, near the Grand Hall.
Floor Covering: carpet
Special Features: beside an Museum Exhibit, projection screen, WiFi

Entire Venue

General Event Space

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Entire Venue

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Haida Gwaii Salon

Maximum Capacity: 400
Banquet Room

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Haida Gwaii Salon

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Banquet Room | Maximum Capacity: 400

Located at the far end of the Grand Hall, our River View Salon offers a spectacular view of the Ottawa River and Parliament Hill. This venue is enhanced by Alex Janvier’s magnificent mural, painted on the domed ceiling high above

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 120 People

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 100 People

Reception
Capacity: 400 People

Amenities

Dance Floor
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: Most unique venue - round shape all windows, with a majestic staircase in the middle, showcasing the Museum's most spectacular artwork on it's ceiling. View from windows is of the Ottawa River & Parliament builings
Floor Covering: marble
Special Features: Majestic high ceiling ( equivalent to 6 stories high), wih spectacular view; outdoor private terrace,

River View Salon

Maximum Capacity: 140
Banquet Room

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River View Salon

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Banquet Room | Maximum Capacity: 140

Thanks to their curved shape and high windows, this venue offers an outstanding view of the Ottawa River and Parliament Buildings They also include a semi -private access to an outdoor terrace.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 100 People

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 80 People

Reception
Capacity: 140 People

Amenities

Portable Walls
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: mordern, bistro atmosphere
Floor Covering: carpet
Special Features: This crescent shaped room is surrounded by windows, offering a spectacular view of the Parliament Buildings and Ottawa River

the Canadian History Hall

Maximum Capacity: 200
Banquet Room

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the Canadian History Hall

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Banquet Room | Maximum Capacity: 200

Make your event even more memorable! Come join us in the heart of history, in the spectacular Hub of our new signature exhibition. Captivate your guests with the opportunity to explore their roots and discover the history of Canada, as told like never before.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 150 People

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 120 People

Reception
Capacity: 200 People

Amenities

Dance Floor
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: Difficult to describe as this is a most unique venue!
Special Features: The Canadian History Hall offers a unique experience to your guests; you can visit the History of Canada, from its first people's origins, to present day.

The Grand Hall

Maximum Capacity: 1000
Exhibit Hall

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The Grand Hall

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Exhibit Hall | Maximum Capacity: 1000

the Grand Hall is the trademark venue at the Canadian Museum of History. It's impressive architecture, and high ceilings make for a most unique venue to host a wedding reception, party, gala, performance, etc.... It can accomodate up to 600 guest for a banquet diner, or 1,000 for a stand up cocktail reception

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 600 People

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 450 People

Reception
Capacity: 1000 People

Theater
Capacity: 800 People

Amenities

Dance Floor
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: The majestic Grand Hall – the architectural centrepiece of the Museum with floor-to-ceiling windows of framing a view of Parliament Hill.
Floor Covering: marble
Number of Exhibit Sections: 3
Number of Green Rooms: 3
Special Features: Built in sound and lighting system, tailor made for the Grand Hall. it is also equipped with a stage by default

The Panorama Café

Maximum Capacity: 250
Banquet Room

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The Panorama Café

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Banquet Room | Maximum Capacity: 250

The Panorama Café is a venue ideal for 150 guests or so. It is surrounded by windows, and a private terrace, offering a spectacular view of the Ottawa River and Parliament Buildings

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 100 People

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 130 People

Reception
Capacity: 250 People

Amenities

Dance Floor
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: crescent shaped room, comtemporary decor, wooden floor, lots of windows
Floor Covering: hardwood
Special Features: This room is surrounded by windows, and offers a large outdoor terrace with a spectacular view of the city. Terrace is large enough to host an outdoor wedding ceremony

Venue Types

Amenities

ADA/ACA Accessible
Outdoor Function Area
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Number of Event/Function Spaces: 7
Special Features: The Canadian Museum of History offer venues within one of the world's most beautiful architectural buildings

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