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Breathtaking setting. Majestic architecture. Fascinating exhibitions. Welcome to Canada’s national museum of history, exploring this country’s rich cultural heritage, including the outstanding achievements of First Peoples. FEATURED EXHIBITIONS THE CANADIAN HISTORY HALL Experience Canada’s history in exciting new ways. This groundbreaking exhibition traces Canada’s history, from the dawn of human habitation to the present day. Authentic artifacts and stories are explored through various lenses as you encounter the events, movements and personalities that have shaped our nation, and whose influence on our lives can still be felt today. CINÉ+ Stunning films about culture, history and civilizations. THE GRAND HALL Architectural focal point of the Museum The world’s largest collection of totem poles. THE FIRST PEOPLES HALL History and diversity of Canada’s Aboriginal Peoples. THE CANADIAN STAMP COLLECTION Every stamp issued in Canada – more than 3,000. THE CANADIAN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM A fun, engaging and hands-on experience for young visitors. Exhibitions Queens of Egypt May 8 to October 12, 2020 Very Eric Carle From January 23 to April 18, 2021 Civil Liberties October 1, 2020 to April 5, 2021 M aya May to October 2021 Trailblazing — Women in Canada since 1867 October 2021 to March 2022 Indigenous Stories Beyond Borders June 2022 to January 2024 Exhibitions, titles and dates subject to change without notice.
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Breathtaking setting. Majestic architecture. Fascinating exhibitions.Welcome to Canada’s national museum of history, exploring this country’s rich cultural heritage, including the outstanding achievements of First Peoples.
FEATURED EXHIBITIONSTHE CANADIAN HISTORY HALLExperience Canada’s history in exciting new ways.This groundbreaking exhibition traces Canada’s history, from the dawn of human habitation to the present day. Authentic artifacts and stories are explored through various lenses as you encounter the events, movements and personalities that have shaped our nation, and whose influence on our lives can still be felt today.
CINÉ+Stunning films about culture, history and civilizations.
THE GRAND HALLArchitectural focal point of the MuseumThe world’s largest collection of totem poles.
THE FIRST PEOPLES HALLHistory and diversity of Canada’s Aboriginal Peoples.
THE CANADIAN STAMP COLLECTIONEvery stamp issued in Canada – more than 3,000.
THE CANADIAN CHILDREN’S MUSEUMA fun, engaging and hands-on experience for young visitors.
Exhibitions
Queens of Egypt
May 8 to October 12, 2020
Very Eric Carle
From January 23 to April 18, 2021
Civil Liberties
October 1, 2020 to April 5, 2021
Maya
May to October 2021
Trailblazing — Women in Canada since 1867
October 2021 to March 2022
Indigenous Stories Beyond Borders
June 2022 to January 2024
Exhibitions, titles and dates subject to change without notice.
SERVICES AVAILABLE
TO GROUPS
• Group rates for 15 or more people
• Combo price with the Canadian War Museum
• Private group entrance
• Facility rentals for special events
• Special group menus at the Cafeteria and Bistro Boréal
• Free Wi-Fi
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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:Stephanie Fortin | 819-776-7086 | [email protected]
Book today! T 819-776-7014 or 1-800-555-5621 | F 819-776-8279 E [email protected] | W historymuseum.ca/tourism 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau QC Canada
GUIDED TOURSTours are 45 minutes and cost $3 per person.
Themes: Indigenous Peoples A Museum Overview History of Canada
WHERE TO EAT Museum Cafeteria,
with outside terrace.
Bistro Boréal – restaurant featuring Canadian and local cuisine.
Café – coffee, gelato and famous Beaver Tails.
SCHOOL PROGRAMS45-minute workshops offered for only $1 per student. All programs are linked to Quebec and Ontario curricula.
CANADIAN ODYSSEY PACKAGECombine a Museum visit with a canoe experience aboard a traditional Montréal canoe and explore the Ottawa River and its rich historical surroundings.
FOR GROUPS
FOR STUDENTS
MULTILINGUAL MOBILE APPLICATIONAvailable in English, French, Chinese, German, Spanish, Japanese and Korean.
NEW - INDIGENOUS EXPERIENCESIndigenous Experiences is now located behind the Canadian Museum of History, near a site once used by Indigenous peoples as a trading post, and as a place of friendship and celebration.
From May through October, groups can book guided tours of a reconstructed village, along with interactive Pow Wow dance performances, craft and music workshops, and traditional storytelling and songs alongside the Ottawa River.
BOUTIQUEA wide variety of Canadian souvenirs.
ACTIVITY SHEETS IN THE GALLERIESActivity sheets offered for $1 per student or available to download for free from the Museum’s website.
CINÉ+Add a film to your visit!
Available before and after opening hours.
Choice of films from our filmography for groups of 50 or more.
