The Museum has roughly 16,500 square metres of display space, spread over three floors in its Glacier Wing.
Some galleries are still under development.
The galleries house a mix of permanent and changing exhibits. On the upper level of the Glacier Wing, the Canada Hall recreates sights and sounds from the country's past, beginning with the arrival of Norse explorers. Reconstructed buildings and other historical settings are among the exhibits evoking a sense of different periods and different regions of the country. On a mezzanine floor, the Museum's historical collections are shown through changing exhibitions. Outside the Museum building itself, there are various outdoor exhibits that are accessible when weather permits.