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Tuesday, September 16, 2025 – Museum Closure
The Canadian Museum of History is currently closed due to a water main break near the Museum.
Updates on when the Museum will reopen will be provided on the Museum’s website and through its social media channels.

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CINÉ+ films

Journey through culture and history with CINÉ+

Through stunning larger-than-life images, CINÉ+ takes you on an exciting journey through culture and history via a wide array of enlightening documentary films. The films on schedule are included in your Museum experience.

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Sugarcane

Reflecting the legacy of Canada’s residential schools, this epic cinematic portrait of a community is also a stunning tribute to the resilience of Indigenous Peoples and their ways of life.

September 25
Free. Tickets required.

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A church

CINÉ+ Evenings: Retro Music

Take a deep dive into the stories behind the music with this curated selection of documentary films, presented to complement the exhibition Retro  – Popular Music in Canada From the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s.

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Sept. 17–20
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The Canadian Museum of History’s CINÉ+ movie theatre is as suitable for conferences and corporate events as it is for large-format film screenings.

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CINÉ+ On Demand

Choose from a wide selection of outstanding films to support your school curriculum, entertain your tour group, or enhance your next private event.

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