Overview:
Discover the military history of Canada through a vast collection of artefacts, moving personal stories, works of art, and unforgettable photography. Explore the human conflicts that have shaped Canada, Canadians and the world. 

A must-see is the panoramic LeBreton Gallery, which houses a Voodoo jet, tanks, artillery, and a wide range of military vehicles. The highlight of any visit is the Museum’s extensive permanent exhibition, which chronicles Canada’s military past from ancient times to the contemporary period. 

With its prize-winning, richly symbolic architecture, the War Museum, located near downtown Ottawa, provides a spectacular setting for exhibitions, public programs and other events that illustrate the way in which human conflict, in Canada and around the globe, has changed the face of the world.   

Hours:
October 11, 2011 to April 30, 2012
Monday-Wednesday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Remembrance Day – Free admission: November 11, 2011, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve: December 24, 2011, 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Christmas Day: December 25, 2011, Closed
Boxing Day: December 26, 2011, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
New Year’s Eve: December 31, 2011, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
New Year’s Day: January 1, 2012, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Annual closure: January 9 to 13, 2012, Closed
Heritage Day and Family Day (Ontario): February 20, 2012, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Cost
Free times:

• Every Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Canada Day (July 1, open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
• Remembrance Day (November 11)
• At all times for Members and volunteers.
• The Canadian War Museum grants free admission to past and present Canadian military personnel, and to selected Commonwealth military personnel, with appropriate identification or proof of service.
• Canadian war veterans and active Canadian military personnel are granted complimentary admission for themselves and up to 2 accompanying family members.

• Combos cannot be separated or used with any other promotion.
• If you choose activities at both museums, tickets are valid two extra days after day of purchase.
• Audio guides are available for certain exhibitions presented at the Museum of Civilization ($3/audioguide).
• Admission fees are subject to change without notice.
• * IMAX feature length films are special presentations. Combo rates do not apply.
• Student pricing is available to full-time students upon the presentation of valid student ID.
• Senior pricing is available to people aged 65 and up (with Proof of Age).
• Disabled persons must purchase their admission ticket for the Museum according to their price category. However, their accompanier will be admitted to the Museum free of charge.

Groups 
Special discounts and combination rates are available for groups of 20 or more.
Call 819-776-7014 or 1-800-555-5621.
Email: call_centre@civilization.ca

Amenities
Restaurant
The Mess offers a casual atmosphere, an appealing and varied menu, and quick, friendly service.

Boutique
The boutique at the Museum offers a range of souvenir and gift items for all tastes and budgets.

Cloakroom
Take advantage of our complimentary cloakroom.

Special Services
Courtesy wheelchairs, a motorized wheelchair and strollers are available at the cloakroom. Subject to availability.
Diaper changing facilities and quiet locations suitable for nursing babies are available.

Library and Archives
The Canadian War Museum’s Military History Research Centre houses, in one convenient location, the George Metcalf Archival Collection and the Hartland Molson Library.
Public access to the Archives, Image Archives, and Rare Books collections is by appointment only. Please contact 819-776-8652 or vimy.biblio@warmuseum.ca in advance of your visit.

Parking
310 indoor parking spaces are available for your convenience.
Rate: $2.00 per half hour
Daily maximum rate: $12.00
Flat rate from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.: $6.00
There is additional parking on streets around the Museum. Check for posted hours and rates.

Did You Know?

• The environmentally friendly and innovative architecture reminds us of nature’s ability to recover from devastation. Its angled walls are reminiscent of the instability caused by war.
• The arrangement of certain windows of the Museum depict the words "Lest we forget - N'oublions jamais" in Morse code.
• Each Remembrance Day, November 11 at 11am, the sun directly illuminates the headstone of the Unknown Soldier in the Memorial Hall.

Empressive and Enlightening
The Canadian War Museum is Canada’s national museum of military history, covering the country’s military past from earliest times to the present day. Through its extraordinary permanent and special exhibitions, the Museum profiles the human side of war, and shows how military events have shaped the development of the country, both at home and on the world stage.

The Canadian War Museum offers interesting and educational exhibitions:

The Canadian Experience Galleries
Four chronological galleries present Canada’s military history from earliest times to recent conflicts. Artifacts of all sizes, first-hand accounts, life-size environments and multimedia presentations make each visit an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages.

The LeBreton Gallery
This impressive open gallery displays large artifacts such as a Voodoo fighter jet, artillery pieces, tanks and other vehicles drawn from one of the most extensive collections of its kind in the world.

Memorial Hall
Memorial Hall is designed for rest and reflection. It contains a single artifact – the headstone of the Unknown Soldier from the First World War – which is directly illuminated by the sun each Remembrance Day, November 11, at 11 a.m.

Regeneration Hall
Regeneration Hall is a physical representation of hope for a better future. Its narrow window frames a view of the Peace Tower, an enduring symbol of Canadian democracy.

The Beaverbrook Collection of War Art
The Canadian War Museum has one of the best and most extensive collections of war art in the world. The collection includes more than 13,000 paintings, drawings and other art objects. Numerous pieces from the collection are displayed in the galleries and public spaces of the Museum. 

Featured exhibitions
The Museum features thought-provoking special exhibitions.
Visit www.warmuseum.ca for a list of current featured exhibitions. 

Facility Rentals
The Museum offers a wide choice of multi-purpose spaces for small groups or large gatherings of up to 1,200 people.
For more information: 819-776-7018 or banquets@warmuseum.ca 

Contact 
General Information: 
819-776-8600 or 1-800-555-5621 
info@warmuseum.ca

www.warmuseum.ca