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The Canadian Museum of History is located on the traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabeg. This land has held, and continues to hold, great historical, spiritual and sacred significance. Read the full land acknowledgement.

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What’s on

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A wooden sculpture
Temporary exhibition

Pizandawatc / The One Who Listens

Until Sept. 8, 2026
Five women
Temporary exhibition

River of Dreams – Impressionism on the St. Lawrence

Until Aug. 30, 2026
A man
Temporary exhibition

Wi’k+palu’k Sam Glodeo’q ta’n wetapeksitaq: Honouring the Belonging of Sam Glode

Until Nov. 29, 2026
The Canadian Museum of History, located in Ottawa, is home to numerous exhibits.
Ongoing exhibition

The Canadian History Hall

Meet the peoples, cultures and stories that shape Canada

A view of the lower body of the Monument, lying on its side. The large cylindrical shape is covered with carved faces set within a bright orange grid.
Ongoing exhibition

Indian Residential School Memorial Monument

An invitation for all of us to bear witness

A man and a woman standing in front of a door at the Canadian Museum of History, in Ottawa.
Ongoing exhibition

The Canadian Stamp Collection

Experience Canada in miniature through an outstanding collection of more than 3,000 stamps — every stamp ever issued in Canada! — and the fascinating stories behind them.

Napoleon – The Immersive Saga
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Mother’s Day Brunch at the Museum

Treat Mom to a wonderful day at the Museum! Enjoy a delicious family-style brunch served in our charming River View Salon, which offers stunning views of the Ottawa River and Parliament Hill. After a filling meal, explore the Museum’s engaging exhibitions, relax while watching a movie at CINÉ+, or enjoy one of the special activities for families. The Museum has everything you need for a memorable Mother’s Day!

An assortment of foods

Blossom Together: Wax Garden

This spring, let your creativity blossom at the Canadian Children’s Museum Studio! Join us in the Studio to twirl, shape and mould with colourful wax craft sticks, as we create a vibrant spring-themed garden! From blooming flowers to buzzing insects, let your imagination run wild. Celebrate the season with a fun, hands-on activity that brings a burst of spring to your home! April 30 to June 1, 2026

Colourful wax craft sticks

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A tour guide with children

Public Tours

Join our regularly scheduled public tours for a chance to engage with the history of Canada and learn more about Indigenous cultures. Our passionate team of program interpreters will lead groups of up to 15 people through our galleries and make these spaces, stories, and artifacts come to life.

Program interpreters

Digital on demand

A drawing of a group of people playing a game at the Canadian Museum of History in Ottawa.
Online exhibition

Picturing Arctic Modernity: North Baffin Drawings from 1964

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Collections

Hot looks and Heated Rivalry: Team Canada fashion statements

A screen shot showing several faces
Online exhibition

Shaping Canada

A woman with straight black hair partially up in a bun looks at the camera
Resource

Artifactuality podcast

A model of a mechanical clock on a wooden base displayed at the Canadian Museum of History in Ottawa.
Collections

The Forerunner of Text Messaging: The Telegraph

Long before the invention of cellular telephones, our forebears sent one another instant messages by telegraph. Beginning in 1846, coded messages could be sent in Canada in the Morse alphabet: a code made up of short and long impulses (also known as “dots and dashes”). These messages were transmitted over long… Read More

A stone cairn with a carved plaque stands between two flagpoles, one flying the Canadian flag, and the other the flag of the United States.
Museum research

Between neighbours: What the International Peace Garden reminds us about Canada