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Winterlude at the Museum

Step in from the cold and celebrate Winterlude at the Canadian Museum of History!

Create lasting memories with fun activities for the whole family. Experience some of the customs and protocols behind Indigenous Pow Wows during our popular Mini Pow Wow event. And discover the cool history behind Canada’s national winter sport with Cool History: Hockey — explore the origins of skating, the evolution of hockey gear, women’s contributions to the sport, and learn about the Colored Hockey League through interactive trivia and hands-on fun.

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Admission to the Museum includes access to the Canadian Children’s Museum, CINÉ+, and all galleries and exhibitions.

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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At the Canadian War Museum

Art Battle: Inspired by the Vault

For one night only, artists will create original works live, drawing inspiration from rarely seen pieces in the Canadian War Museum’s Beaverbrook Collection of War Art.

February 7, 2026
7 pm
Price: $25

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