We're Open!
We are pleased to welcome you back underground!
We strongly recommend wearing a mask while visiting the site. Please visit our We’re Ready for You page to learn more about our safety measures related to COVID-19.
Hours
Wednesday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Monday – Tuesday: Closed
*The admissions desk closes 30 minutes before the museum closes. Tickets cannot be purchased after this time.
*We highly recommend buying your tickets online in advance of your visit to the museum to ensure there are still spots available.
Special Hours & Closures
- Closed on statutory holidays unless otherwise listed
- Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays in January – May and September – December
- October 23–25: Closed from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for Toddlers’ Halloween Hunt.
Given our location in rural West Ottawa, the museum occasionally closes due to inclement weather. Any closures will be posted on our website.
General Admission
Adult (18+): $18.50
Senior (60+): $17.00
Student (18+): $14.00
Youth (6–17): $12.00
Family Rate (2 Adults, 5 Youth): $49.50
Child 5 and under: Free
Annual Pass/Membership: Free
Parking is always free!
Guided Tour
Adult (18+): $20.00
Senior (60+): $19.50
Student (18+): $15.50
Youth (6–17): $13.50
Family Rate (2 Adults, 5 Youth): $51.00
Child 5 and under: Free
Annual Pass/Membership: Free
Parking is always free!
Admission Passes
If you are looking to book using any of the passes, memberships, or special rates listed below, please contact our team by phone at 613-839-0007 or by email at reservations@diefenbunker.ca to complete your booking.
- Access 2 Card
- Attractions Ontario Reciprocal Program
- Canadian Museums Association (CMA) Membership
- Canoo Program (The Institute for Canadian Citizenship)
- First Nations, Inuit, Métis individuals
- National Trust for Canada Membership
- Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) Enrolment Card
- Ontario Museum Association (OMA) Membership
- Veterans and Military, Teachers, Health Care Workers
Visitor Map
Daily Guided Tour Times
English Tours
Wednesday – Friday: 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m.
French Tours
Saturday and Sunday: 1:30 p.m.
*Spots are limited to allow for physical distancing. We highly recommend buying your tickets online in advance of your visit to the museum to ensure there are still spots available.
*Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes before the start of your guided tour in order to ensure adequate time for the check-in process. Tours are approximately 60 minutes long.
Enjoy our free Audio Guide
Navigate the site using our informative Audio Guide, available in 10 languages. Access the Audio Guide and additional photos, videos, and archival materials on your phone using the Diefenbunker’s free Wi-Fi, or pick up a media player at the Welcome Desk.
If you plan on using your own device, don’t forget your headphones!
Accessibility
The museum is mostly accessible.
- A stair lift is available for use by wheelchair users, those with limited mobility, or anyone who is unable to use the stairs fully or partially. The lift cannot be used for strollers — the best way to get around is with a baby carrier.
- A wheelchair is available for use upon request.
- Sensory bags are available for use upon request.
- Service animals are welcome. You may be asked to show acceptable documentation. Pets are not permitted.
- The temperature varies throughout the bunker and certain areas can be cold. We recommend that you bring a sweater if you are sensitive to the cold.
Find out more about accessibility at the Diefenbunker.
Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum
3929 chemin Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario K0A 1L0
Parking
Please use caution when walking in the parking lot and walkways when snow and ice are present. Surfaces can become slippery when wet.
The Diefenbunker offers:
- Free on-site parking
- Designated spaces for school and tour buses
- Designated accessible parking spaces located near the main entrance
Directions from downtown Ottawa
Driving
- Take Highway 417 West to the Carp Road Exit, number 144
- Turn right (North) onto Carp Road
- Drive 8 to 10 minutes to the Village of Carp
- Continue straight through the Village (through the four-way stop) and past the Carp Fairgrounds until the village appears to come to an end
- On the left (West) side of the road you will see a large billboard sign for the Diefenbunker
- Turn left at this sign and continue down the driveway to find parking on your left
- The entrance to the Diefenbunker is through the gates
The Diefenbunker is unfortunately not accessible by public transit.
For more information, please call 613‑839‑0007 or 1‑800‑409‑1965, or email us at reservations@diefenbunker.ca.