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Discover Canada’s rich military history at the Canadian War Museum through artifacts, personal accounts, works of art, photographs and interactive presentations.
Nov 11, 2012 · The Canadian War Museum also offers free admission to: Past and present Canadian military personnel, and to selected Commonwealth military personnel, as well as up to two accompanying family members. Indigenous peoples, including First Nations, Inuit and Métis
The Canadian War Museum (CWM) (French: Musée canadien de la guerre) is a national museum on the country's military history in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The museum serves as both an educational facility on Canadian military history and a place of remembrance.
Online Exhibitions. Invasion! Canadians and the battle of Normandy ... Remembrance Day – Online Resource. Canada at War Against Japan, 1941–1945. Women in Service – The War Art of Molly Lamb Bobak. Liberation! Canada and the Netherlands, 1944–1945. Recognizing Service | Honouring Valour.
The Canadian War Museum is Canada’s national museum of military history and one of the world’s most respected museums for the study and understanding of armed conflict. The Museum traces its origins back to 1880, when it consisted primarily of a collection of militia artifacts.
This thought-provoking virtual tour, featuring insights from War Museum historians, explores centuries of military conflict through the Museum’s evocative architecture and exhibitions.
The Canadian War Museum is located at 1 Vimy Place, on LeBreton Flats, at the corner of Booth Street and the Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway, west of Parliament Hill. The Museum is easily accessible from downtown Ottawa by foot, bicycle, public transit, Aqua-Taxi (summer) or car and offers on-site parking.
1 day ago · Photo: Canadian War Museum, CWM2024-0016-0036-Dm “The study of war is morally complicated. War is compromising. War is horrible and it is important. And it can be exciting and intriguing.” Gertrude Kearns, Artist, Outside the Lines. Photo: Canadian War Museum, CWM2024-0017-0053-Dm.
Delve into Canada's rich military history through artifacts, personal stories, artwork, photos and interactive presentations. This striking museum is also known for its symbolic architecture. Chat with a veteran, reflect on the past, and tour fascinating permanent exhibitions and temporary shows.
Nov 9, 2010 · The Canadian War Museum, whose roots travel back to 1880, was the first national history museum, but it was also one of the most neglected of federal institutions. Its usual fate was pedestrian quarters, meagre financial resources, and a miniscule staff.
