Overview:

Discover the military history of Canada through a vast collection of artifacts, 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:

May 1 to June 30 
Monday to Friday, from 9am to 6pm.; Thursday until 8pm; Saturday/Sunday, from 9h30am to 6pm 
July 1 to September 7 
Monday to Friday, from 9am  to 6pm.; Thursday/Friday until 8pm; Saturday/Sunday, from 9h30am to 6pm. 
September 8 to October 12 
Monday to Friday, from 9am  to 6pm.; Thursday until 8pm; Saturday/Sunday, from 9h30am to 6pm 
October 13 to April 30, 2010 
Tuesday to Friday, from 9am. to 5pm. ; Saturday/Sunday, from 9h30am to 5pm 
Thursdays until 8pm. 

Cost

Free times:

• Every Thursday from 4:00pm. to 8:00pm.
• Canada Day (July 1, open 9am. to 9pm.)
• Museum’s Day (May 18)
• Remembrance Day (November 11)
• At all times for Members and volunteers.
• Canadian veterans and their accompanying family members (up to three).
• Members of the Canadian Forces with identification.

• 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.

Groups 
Special discounts and combination rates are available for groups of 20 or more.

Call (819) 776-8600 or 1 800 555-5621. For school programs, call (819) 776-7007. 

Facilities and Services 
 
Restaurants 
A cafeteria provides food services to visitors. During the summer, an outdoor patio is available with a special menu. 
 
Boutiques 
The Museum's boutique carries a wide range of gifts and souvenirs, with something for every taste and budget. 
 
Cloakroom 
Free coat check services are available, as are coin operated lockers. 
 
Special Services 
Courtesy wheelchairs and strollers are available at the Cloakroom, as are Courtesy baby carriers and an electric carriage. All washrooms have diaper changing facilities. 
 
Library and Archives 
The Military History Research Centre is open to the public Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
 
Parking

Paid underground parking available ($1.50 every half-hour; daily maximum is $10.00) and on adjoining streets. 

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 allow a glimpse of the vault’s housing some of the Museum’s precious collection.
• 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 architecturally stunning Canadian War Museum, which opened in 2005, is Canada’s national museum of military history, covering the country’s military past from earliest times to the presentday. 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:

1. 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.

2. The LeBreton Gallery

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

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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 
Fax: (819) 776-7187

www.warmuseum.ca

Facility Rentals: (819) 776-7018  

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