Art lovers will feel right at home while exploring Ottawa because this city has many amazing museums and galleries in store. The National Gallery of Canada is one of the most popular cultural institutions in the Canadian capital, and here are three reasons why you should put it on your travel itinerary.
Amazing Architecture
The National Gallery of Canada will impress you before you even step inside because it’s one of Ottawa’s most significant architectural gems. It’s instantly recognizable thanks to a sculpture of a giant spider that welcomes you into a transparent glass and granite building.
Art Collection
This is one of the largest art museums in North America by exhibition space, so it goes without saying that its collection is as impressive as it gets. Its permanent collection includes over 93,000 works of art, created by European, American, Asian, and Indigenous artists, representing many eras in art history.
Enormous Library
In addition to being home to one of the best art collections in this corner of the world, the National Gallery of Canada also has an impressive library on its premises. It’s home to over 275,000 books, and it’s best known for its collection of the art literature on Canadian art.
