Introduction to the Canadian Museum of Civilization: The Canadian Museum of Civilization is just across the river from Parliament Hill in Ottawa. It is one of the largest museums in the world and displays how various cultures, from Indians to immigrants, were created. It contains content about Canadian civilization today and introduces a relatively complete history of Canada. The Canadian Museum of Civilization, an original art building, is the largest and most visited museum in Canada. It is most famous for the world's largest indoor totem exhibition, the beautiful Aboriginal First Nations Auditorium and the three-dimensional widescreen (IMAX) cinema. .