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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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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

The Canadian Museum of History in Ottawa features a room adorned with numerous totem poles.
Ongoing exhibition

Grand Hall

Explore Northwest Indigenous cultures in an iconic space

The Canadian Museum of History, located in Ottawa, is home to numerous exhibits.
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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.
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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.

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Mother’s Day Brunch at the Museum

Treat Mom to a wonderful day at the Museum! Enjoy a delicious family-style served brunch in our charming Panorama Café, which offers stunning views of the Ottawa River and Parliament Hill. After a filling meal, explore the Museum’s engaging exhibitions, relax while watching a movie at CINÉ+, or enjoy one of the special activities for families. The Museum has everything you need for a memorable Mother’s Day!

An assortment of foods

A behind the scenes look at the Order of Sport Collection

Join us for this behind-the-scenes look at the Order of Sport Collection. Gain unique insights from Museum experts who work with artifacts from the world of sport every day. Curators, conservators, preparators, and experts in information management and collections management will come together for this special event and highlight what it takes to steward a world-class sports history collection. This bilingual 45-minute panel discussion will be followed by a Q & A session. Reception with cash bar (card payments only) — plus a mouthwatering Taco Bar available for purchase! Panellists: Joe Crupi, Exhibit Display Preparator Amanda Gould, Paper Conservator Nathalie Dubois, Documentalist, Artifacts Melanie Hugron, Collections Coordinator Moderators: Sarah Barnes, Curator, Sport and Leisure Chloé Ouellet-Riendeau, Assistant Curator, Sport History

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Day camps by Sonart

This summer, Sonart is offering a music camp, where passion for music is combined with fascinating discoveries at the Museum! In addition to music classes, where children can explore their creativity and develop their talent, campers will also have access to the cultural experiences of the Canadian Museum of History. They will visit captivating exhibitions, including Retro – Popular Music in Canada From the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s, enjoy screenings at the CINÉ+ theatre, and have fun in the playful world of the Children’s Museum. Program includes: Music lessons Creative and fun activities based around music Discovery of the exhibitions at the Canadian Museum of History Immersive screenings at the CINÉ+ theatre Games and outdoor activities in the Museum’s outdoor spaces and in Jacques-Cartier Park Interactive experiences at the Children’s Museum This unique camp gives young people the chance to develop their artistic talents while enjoying an enriching cultural experience.

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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