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The Canadian Museum of History is located on the traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabeg. This land has held, and continues to hold, great historical, spiritual and sacred significance. Read the full land acknowledgement.

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Side exterior of Canadian Museum of History building.

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A 12-metre-long cedar artwork
Temporary exhibition

The Witness Blanket

Until May 5, 2025
The Canadian Museum of History, located in Ottawa, is home to numerous exhibits.
Ongoing exhibition

The Canadian History Hall

Journey through millennia of Canadian history

A man and a woman standing in front of a door at the Canadian Museum of History, in Ottawa.
Ongoing exhibition

The Canadian Stamp Collection

Experience Canada in miniature through an outstanding collection of more than 3,000 stamps — every stamp ever issued in Canada! — and the fascinating stories behind them.

A view of the lower body of the Monument, lying on its side. The large cylindrical shape is covered with carved faces set within a bright orange grid.
Ongoing exhibition

Indian Residential School Memorial Monument

An invitation for all of us to bear witness

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Beaver Tales

Discover the legacy of the beaver: a Canadian icon for 50 years! From our nickels to our national parks, the beaver is everywhere in Canadian life. Welcome to Beaver Tales, celebrating the beaver — Canada’s official animal for 50 years! Learn about the fascinating story of this industrious animal through interactive experiences. Explore the beaver’s historical significance, including its key role in the fur trade, its influence on early Canadian settlement, and its impact on the fashion trends of the past. Bring the whole family and join the fun as we celebrate this enduring symbol of Canadian history! Until July 31, 2025

A tour guide with children

Digital on demand

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Exploring big ideas through culture

In the Canadian Museum of History in Ottawa, a woman gracefully holds a dress in front of a camera.
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Behind the Scenes… Featuring Mitsou Gélinas!

Judith Klassen, Curator of Cultural Expression, is your host as this video takes you behind the scenes of the Canadian Museum of History with special guest and Québécoise cultural icon, Mitsou. Explore the Museum’s acquisitions process through the eyes of both a curator and a donor. Judith Klassen, Curator… Read More

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Twin Flames perform “Human” in the Grand Hall

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Refugees in Canada pay it forward

A window into Canadian worldviews

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An evening with Perdita Felicien