How to Reach Us
National Gallery of Canada Education and Public Programs 380 Sussex Drive P.O. Box 427, Station A Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9N4 (613) 990-4888 reservations@gallery.ca http://www.national.gallery.ca
Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography 1 Rideau Canal P.O. Box 465, Station A Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9N6 (613) 990-4888 reservations@gallery.ca http://www.cmcp.gallery.ca
Program Times and Days School programs are offered at the National Gallery of Canada and at the Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography:
October to May
- Guided Visits and Discovery Visits: Tuesday – Friday, 9 am to 5 pm
- Studio Activities: Monday – Friday, 9 am to 5 pm
June to September
- Guided Visits: Monday – Friday, 9 am to 5 pm
Don’t be late! Please arrive 15 minutes before your program start time. If delayed, call (613) 990-4888. If you arrive more than 20 minutes late, your program will be cancelled and you will be charged a cancellation fee of $60 per guide retained for your group.
School Program Costs
Guided Visit |
$1.95 per student |
Discovery Visit |
$2.95 per student |
Studio Activity |
$5.95 per student |
Groups of sudents with special needs |
No Charge |
Add $1.95 Gallery admission fee per student for grades 7 to 12. Costs include all applicable taxes. Costs are subject to change without notice.
Self-Guided Visits Self-guided groups are welcome to visit the NGC and the CMCP, but we ask that you notify the Group Reservation Office in advance at 613-990-4888 to ensure that your preferred gallery is available.
Teacher and Supervisor Roles We expect adults accompanying student groups to support the teacher’s goals in bringing their class to the NGC and CMCP. Teachers and chaperones must supervise K–12 students at all times, including during lunch breaks, while visiting the Bookstore, and during self-guided activities. Specifically, teachers and chaperones will be required to:
- monitor students during in-gallery activities;
- assist with studio activities such as preparing and distributing materials
- clean up at the end of the activity.
Teachers and Supervisors: Ratio to Students Please ensure that there is a 1:5 supervisor-to student ratio with all elementary groups. Intermediate and high school groups require a 1:10 ratio. Teachers and supervisors visit free of charge, up to the ratio limit. In order to keep group sizes at an optimum level and ensure the quality of your program, we ask that you not bring more than the required number of adult supervisors.
Group Sizes Each theme is designed for a group of approximately 25 students. Both the NGC and the CMCP can accommodate more than one group at a time. The minimum group size is 15 students. If your group is smaller than 15, you can still book a program; however, you will be charged for 15 students.
Lunch Facilities National Galery of Canada School groups may eat brought lunches in Sketches (located in the Tour Group Lobby; limited seating on a first-come basis), or they may purchase food at The Cafeteria.
Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography: No food services or facilities are available at the CMCP.
Parking Bus parking details will be provided on request at the time of booking. There is no parking at the CMCP. Groups visiting the CMCP should report to the Wellington Street entrance, located between the Fairmont Château Laurier Hotel and the Rideau Canal.
Reservations Please reserve early, as space is limited. To book, please submit your Reservation Request at least 4 weeks in advance, or call 613-990-4888 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, and have the following information ready:
- Name(s) of teacher(s)
- School name and address
- School telephone and fax numbers
- Title of program
- Preferred date(s) and time(s)
- Grade level
- Number of students
- Number of adult supervisors
- Any special needs or requests
By Fax Please complete the Reservation Request form and fax it to (613) 990-8075.
Confirmation Once your reservation has been booked, a confirmation letter will be forwarded to you by fax. Please review your confirmation letter to ensure all of the information is correct. If there are changes, contact the Group Reservation Office immediately at 613-990-4888. Cancellation fees apply to all visits cancelled with less than 2 business days notice. |