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The museum exterior at dusk.

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The museum entrance at night.

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Host your event at the Canadian Museum of Nature and experience a century of history, architectural elegance and a castle-like ambience.

Choose from breathtaking venues such as the Queens' Lantern—perfect for a cocktail party or reception—or the Barrick Salon, our most elegant and dramatic venue.

The museum offers an array of possibilities for almost any type of events.

Weddings, Banquets, Receptions

Room Capacity: Wedding Ceremony Capacity: Wedding Banquet
(round tables)		 Capacity: Banquet
(round tables)		 Capacity: Reception
(stand-up)		 Size of Room
Atrium — — — 150

193 sq. m (2,077 sq. ft.)
Barrick Salon 220 150 160 250

270 sq. m (2,906 sq. ft.)
East-Wing Foyer 150 120 120 250

237 sq. m (2,550 sq. ft.)
Fourth-Floor Gallery

June 1, 2017 – March 31, 2018 (TBC)

 180 200 240 400
  • hall: 305 square metres (3,285 sq. ft.)
  • wing: 419 sq. m (4,514 sq. ft.)
Nature Café — please enquire 60 120

108 sq. m (1,162 sq. ft.)
PCL Plaza 140 80 80 250

847 sq. m (9,117 sq. ft.)
Queens' Lantern 110 please enquire 64 120

117 sq. m (1,259 sq. ft.)
Rotunda 150 80 100 200
  • main floor: 323 square metres (3,479 square feet)
  • mezzanine: 146 square metres (1,575 square feet)

 

Meetings, Conferences, Theatre, Classrooms

Room Capacity: Theatre Set-Up Capacity: Classroom Set-Up Capacity: Conference Set-Up Size of Room
Barrick Boardroom — — 22 + 4 observers

68 sq. m (730 sq. ft.)
Barrick Salon 220 130 please enquire

270 sq. m (2,906 sq. ft.)
Fourth-Floor Gallery

June 1, 2017 – March 31, 2018 (TBC)

 350 150 please enquire
  • hall: 305 square metres (3,285 sq. ft.)
  • wing: 419 sq. m (4,514 sq. ft.)
Queens' Lantern 120 — —

117 sq. m (1,259 sq. ft.)
Rotunda 150 — —
  • main floor: 323 square metres (3,479 square feet)
  • mezzanine: 146 square metres (1,575 square feet)
Theatre 161 + 4 wheelchair spaces — —

170 sq. m (1,830 sq. ft.)

 

Note: Capacities listed above are maximums and do not take into account additional set-up requirements such as head tables, dance floors and audio-visual equipment.

Our dedicated staff will work with you to create a magical event and dazzle your guests in our awe-inspiring museum.

More Information

613.566.4712
events@mus-nature.ca