Admission to national museums to be permanently free for Canadians under 25

CTV News · Josh Pringle · 2026-11-05 23:49 UTC

Canadians under the age of 25 will be able to explore national museums in Ottawa and across Canada for free, as part of an expansion of the Canada Strong Pass.

Canadians under the age of 25 will be able to explore national museums in Ottawa and across Canada for free, as part of an expansion of the Canada Strong Pass.

The federal government introduced the Canada Strong Pass for the summer of 2025, offering free admission to Parks Canada sites, no charge admission for children and youth under 18 to national museums and galleries, as well as savings on VIA Rail. The Canada Strong Pass returned last summer, running from June 19 to Sept. 7.

Budget 2026 announced a renewal of the Canada Strong Pass for 2027, with free admission to Parks Canada sites and savings on VIA Rail trips. The Canada Strong Pass will be enhanced to expand access to Indigenous-led museums and cultural centres, according to the budget.

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