Nuit Blanche at the Museum: experience history with an after-hours twist!

September 15, 2014

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

For immediate release

Gatineau, Quebec, September 15, 2014 — The Canadian Museum of History is thrilled to be partnering for a second year with Nuit Blanche Ottawa-Gatineau (#NBOG14). From dusk till dawn, art-lovers will take over the Museum during this celebration of the National Capital Region’s creativity in the visual and performing arts.

Hop aboard a Nuit Blanche shuttle bus, walk or bike to the Museum, where a night’s worth of exciting art and culture-based experiences will come to life as the sun goes down. From Saturday, September 20 at 6:20 p.m. to 4:21 a.m. on Sunday morning, join us for performances by the Ottawa Stilt Union, set against the ambient sounds of DJs DJF and DJSB. Watch multidisciplinary artist YUGZ as he creates a giant painting right before your eyes. Come and relax at the Marius Barbeau Lobby and enjoy a BYPASS signature drink, created especially for this unique evening.

Nuit Blanche Ottawa-Gatineau 2014
From Saturday, September 20 at 6:20 p.m. to 4:21 a.m. on Sunday morning
Marius Barbeau Salon and Theatre
Admission is free and a cash bar will be available.
Can’t make it? Live stream and enjoy great music mixed by DJF and DJSB all night long.
http://www.awdio.com/djf-djsb/1acf6e2b3-nuit-blanche-ottawa-gatineau-2014-djf-djsb_71968.html or http://nbog.ca/

More information is available at www.historymuseum.ca or by calling 819-776-7000 or
1-800-555-5621.

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Media contacts:

Patricia Lynch
Manager, Media Relations,
Partnerships and Special Events
Telephone: 819-776-7167
patricia.lynch@historymuseum.ca
Stéphanie Verner
Media Relations Officer
Telephone: 819-776-7169
stephanie.verner@historymuseum.ca