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Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography

Ottawa

Former museum for contemporary and documentary photography founded in 1985, now integrated into the National Gallery of Canada

The Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography (CMCP) was a gallery for contemporary and documentary photography in Ottawa, Canada. Founded in 1985 and affiliated with the National Gallery of Canada, it was housed at the gallery on 380 Sussex Drive. The collection focused on Canadian contemporary art and documentary photography spanning various periods. The museum was later absorbed into the National Gallery and no longer exists as an independent institution. The National Gallery building itself remains a destination for photography enthusiasts visiting Ottawa.

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