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Homeschool hub: Ottawa

Homeschool days and rates, free passes, educator discounts that include homeschool teachers, curriculum swaps, book sales and daytime library programs. Every card links to the venue's, store's or library's own page.

Homeschool helper

A gentle day plan with room to flex. No clock times.

5free with a library card
2free admission times

All our homeschool lists:

Age
Key
  • Free (per source) The organizer’s page says it’s free.
  • Preschool Kids Teens The ages the venue states. “All ages welcome” fits everyone.

Tags are our planning notes, not the venue’s. Always check with the venue before you go.

How this list works. We copy details from each venue's, store's or library's own page and show the date we last checked. Cards marked "Also on our Ottawa page" are the same listings as on our main Ottawa page, shown here so you don't have to hunt for them. For discounts we only list stores whose own policy names homeschool teachers, and we note the proof they ask for. Stores can change their rules at the register, so check before you buy. We are not affiliated with any venue or store here.

🎟️ Free passes & free admission (7)

Free museum passes with a library card and free admission times at Ottawa museums.

Free with a library card (5)

FreeAlso on our Ottawa pageAll ages welcome
Ottawa Public Library

With an Ottawa Public Library card, borrow free passes for general admission to the National Gallery of Canada's permanent collection, the Canadian Museum of History and Canadian War Museum, Ingenium's three museums and the Canadian Museum of Nature. Passes are Express items: you can borrow one at a time for 7 days, with no renewals and no holds. Passes are not valid for special-fee exhibitions or events.

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  • Ages: All ages
  • Cost: Free with a library card
  • When: Year-round · Not listed on source

See the full card on our Ottawa page →

FreeAlso on our Ottawa pageAll ages welcome
National Gallery of Canada (through Ottawa Public Library)

The Artpass gives free general admission to the permanent collection. Passes are Express items: you can borrow one at a time for 7 days, with no renewals and no holds. Passes are not valid for special-fee exhibitions or events.

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  • Ages: All ages
  • Cost: Free with a library card
  • When: Year-round · Not listed on source

See the full card on our Ottawa page →

FreeAlso on our Ottawa pageAll ages welcome
Canadian Museum of History and Canadian War Museum (through Ottawa Public Library)

The pass gives free general admission with your library card. Passes are Express items: you can borrow one at a time for 7 days, with no renewals and no holds. Passes are not valid for special-fee exhibitions or events.

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  • Ages: All ages
  • Cost: Free with a library card
  • When: Year-round · Not listed on source

See the full card on our Ottawa page →

FreeAlso on our Ottawa pageAll ages welcome
Ingenium museums (through Ottawa Public Library)

The pass gives free general admission to Ingenium's three museums with your library card. Passes are Express items: you can borrow one at a time for 7 days, with no renewals and no holds. Passes are not valid for special-fee exhibitions or events.

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  • Ages: All ages
  • Cost: Free with a library card
  • When: Year-round · Not listed on source

See the full card on our Ottawa page →

FreeAlso on our Ottawa pageAll ages welcome
Canadian Museum of Nature (through Ottawa Public Library)

The Nature Card gives free general admission with your library card. Passes are Express items: you can borrow one at a time for 7 days, with no renewals and no holds. Passes are not valid for special-fee exhibitions or events.

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  • Ages: All ages
  • Cost: Free with a library card
  • When: Year-round · Not listed on source

See the full card on our Ottawa page →

Free admission times (2)

FreeAlso on our Ottawa pageAll ages welcome
Canada Science and Technology Museum (Ingenium)

Admission is free every day from 4 to 5 p.m. Regular admission is $12.50 for youth (3–17) and $19.50 for adults. Teachers and Indigenous peoples are free (see the page). Parking is $4 per hour. Closed Mondays.

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  • Ages: All ages (youth 3–17)
  • Cost: Free 4–5 p.m.; otherwise $12.50 youth, $19.50 adult
  • When: Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; free 4–5 p.m. daily · Free hour: 4–5 p.m.

See the full card on our Ottawa page →

Source: Ingenium: Canada Science and Technology Museum, Visit. Last checked Oct 24, 2026.