Activities
Coming Soon
Medieval Imagination
September 4, 2018 to January 6, 2019, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursdays until 7:30 p.m. (except October 21 and December 25)
Canadian Children’s Museum – Kaleidoscope
Dress up as a knight, queen, king or commoner, and build medieval castles, bridges and walls using the Imagination Playground’s giant foam blocks.
A Knight’s Life
June 14 to October 14, 2018, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Thursdays until 6 p.m.
October 16, 2018 to January 20, 2019, Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Thursdays until 6 p.m. (except December 25 and January 7-11)
Special Exhibitions
Enjoy hands-on learning led by volunteer interpreters and explore the evolution of a knight’s armour during the medieval era, in the exhibition Medieval Europe – Power and Splendour.
Handmade Fun: Corn Husk Dolls
September 4 to October 31, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursdays until 7 p.m.
Canadian Children’s Museum: Studio
Celebrate the fall harvest by making your own corn husk doll and learning about the Indigenous cultures in which the dolls originated.
Journées de la culture 2018 – Explore “La Belle Province”
September 28 to 30, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Lobby
Explore your connection to French-Canadian culture during a special weekend of music and learning.
Canada Celebrates International Day of the Girl
October 11
Canadian History Hall
5 to 8 p.m.
From filles du roi to Girl Guides, find out more about young Canadian women during a special evening of stories, history and Girl Guide cookies (of course)!
The Bat Hunt
October 19 to 31, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m
Thursdays until 8 p.m.
Canadian Children’s Museum
There are bats hiding everywhere in the Canadian Children’s Museum. Keep your eyes open, and see how many you can spot. Find them all to win a special Halloween surprise!
Women Speak Up: The Right to Vote
October 20
Resource Centre
1 p.m. (English) and 11 a.m. (French)
Women faced an uphill battle for the right to vote in Canada — hear about their (literal) trials and tribulations.
Medieval Ball
October 27
Grand Hall, Special Exhibitions
8:00 p.m. to 12 a.m.
The Canadian Museum of History is the place to be for the Halloween costume party of the year!
Awesome Halloween
October 28
Grand Hall
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Halloween is back at the Canadian Museum of History. Dance the spirits away, play spooky games, and enjoy a spellbinding magic show by Ian Quick.
Handmade Fun: Let’s Trim the Tree
November 1 to December 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursdays until 7 p.m.
December 24, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
December 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Canadian Children’s Museum: Studio
Gather the family and make beautiful paper ornaments, using age-old techniques and gorgeous patterned paper.
Members only: Notman, Visionary Photographer – Tour With the Experts
November 22
Special Exhibitions, Haida Gwaii Mezzanine
4 p.m. in English; 4:30 p.m. in French
This new exhibition shines a fascinating light on Montréal in the 1800s. Join Museum experts and explore the world of legendary Canadian photographer William Notman.
Notman, Visionary Photographer: Opening Weekend
November 24
Special Exhibitions, Haida Gwaii Mezzanine, Canadian Children’s Museum: Studio
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Explore the fascinating world of early photography through fun family activities.
Notman, Visionary Photographer: Tour With the Experts
November 24
Special Exhibitions, Haida Gwaii Mezzanine
1:30 p.m. in English; 1 p.m. in French
This new exhibition shines a fascinating light on Montréal in the 1800s. Join Museum experts and explore the world of legendary Canadian photographer William Notman.
A Taste of Expo 67
December 1
Canadian History Hall
5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Celebrate the birth of contemporary Canadian cuisine at Expo 67 with a beer tasting and four-course dinner.
Awesome Elves
December 2
Canadian Children’s Museum
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Take a magical journey into the world of elves — just in time for Christmas!
Dragons, Selfies and the Silk Road
December 27, 2018 to January 6, 2019
Canadian Children’s Museum
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The magical medieval world comes alive for families this holiday season.