Retro – Popular Music in Canada From the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s
Reignite the soundtrack of your youth and relive the moments that shaped a generation. This unforgettable exhibition takes you on a journey through the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s — decades when music wasn’t just entertainment, but a voice for change, identity and connection. Feel the rush of nostalgia as you explore iconic objects, handwritten lyrics, and the sounds of artists like Céline Dion, k.d. lang, Kashtin and Rush.
Discover music that turned the tables and left its mark on an entire generation.
An exhibition developed by the Canadian Museum of History, Gatineau.
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Activities

Spotlight on Retro – Discover Popular Music in Canada
June 6, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Included with admission

Coffee With the Curator: Dr. Judith Klassen on Pop Music in Canada
September 3, 2025
$10 + tax

Retro Concert Series: Michel Pagliaro – Live acoustic show
September 19, 2025
Starting from $30

Retro Concert Series: Live – The Grapes of Wrath and The Northern Pikes
September 26, 2025
Starting from $50

Retro Concert Series: Celebrating 45 years of the Ottawa Jazz Festival with Jay Douglas
October 10, 2025
Starting from $30

An evening with Bruce Cockburn, Canadian musical icon
November 8, 2025
Starting from $40

Panorama Patio
Thursdays to Saturdays, until September 6
Cashless payment options only
