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We would love to have you visit our museum, whether as an individual, a family, or a large group. Read below for the answers to the most common questions about visiting the Canadian Forces Museum of Aerospace Defence.
Frequently Asked Questions
CFMAD has different general hours depending on when you are planning your visit. Private bookings and guided tours are booked outside these hours, subject to availability.
Off season (September – June):
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Peak season (July-August):
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12:00 – 4:00pm
Wednesday: 12:00 – 4:00pm
Thursday: 12:00 – 4:00pm
Friday: 12:00 – 4:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
To book a visit for yourself or a group outside these hours, please contact CFMAD staff here.
For a self-guided visit, there is no admission charge to the museum, but donations are greatly appreciated.
Group bookings (by advance reservation only) are available at the following rates:
Basic Guided Tour (10+ participants)
$3.50 per participant (+tax)
In the case of youth groups, 1 adult per every 10 children required, with free admission, $3.50 per additional adult
Minimum fee equivalent of 10 activity participants (if group is fewer than 10) = $35.00
Bus driver free; in the case of a commercial group booking (i.e. bus tour), tour escort free
** Please note that as of January 1, 2026, the price per person will increase to $5.00 (+tax) **
Education Programs
Guided tour plus activity
$5.00 per participant (+tax)
1 adult per every 10 children required, with free admission, $3.50 per additional adult
Minimum fee equivalent of 10 activity participants (if group is fewer than 10) = $50.00
Bus driver free
** Please note that as of January 1, 2026, the price per person will increase to $6.50 (+tax) **
CFMAD is located at 33 Manston Crescent, North Bay, Ontario. This address can be used with an online mapping system, or you can use the PDF directions on this page.
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We would love to welcome your group for a visit. To allow the best visitor experience for everyone, groups are only booked outside of regular hours.
Please contact our staff directly at 705-494-2011 extension 2261, or use the contact form here to connect with us.
Thank you for thinking of donating your items to CFMAD - we appreciate being considered for your donation.
Please contact our museum staff to discuss any potential donations prior to sending or bringing anything to the museum. This will help us assess whether we would be able to accept them into our collection, or potentially suggest another museum that might be a better fit for those items. You can reach us by phone at 705-494-2011 ext 2261, or the contact form located here.
Service animals that are trained to perform a specific task for a person with a disability are welcome in the museum.
Pets that are not service animals are not permitted in the museum - documentation from a registered medical professional may be requested to determine eligibility of animals into the museum.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Yes! We encourage photography as a way to remember your visit to CFMAD. Please limit your photography to inside the museum as this is an active base for the North American Aerospace Defense Command.