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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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Temporary exhibition

First Royals of Europe

Discover the origins of power and inequity in ancient Europe.

Until Jan. 19, 2025
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

The Canadian Museum of History in Ottawa features a room adorned with numerous totem poles.
Ongoing exhibition

Grand Hall

Explore Northwest Indigenous cultures in an iconic space

Ongoing exhibition

First Peoples Hall

Celebrate the diversity, history and achievements of Indigenous people in Canada

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

The Canadian History Hall

Journey through millennia of Canadian history

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An Evening With Bruny Surin, Hosted by Meeker Guerrier

This Black History Month, spend some quality time with Olympic athlete Bruny Surin. Learn about the barriers he had to overcome in his quest for Olympic gold, as well as the challenges he faced during his career as an elite athlete at the top of his game. This evening features an interview and conversation between Bruny Surin and well-known sports commentator Meeker Guerrier. In addition to looking at Surin’s life as a track star, the discussion will explore his post-competition business ventures and his experiences as Chef de Mission at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The event includes a Q & A period with the public. The discussion will be followed by a cocktail reception with cash bar. The “An Evening With” series encourages open dialogue at the Canadian Museum of History. The series welcomes top experts and personalities in history, politics, the media, sports, and the arts, exploring various issues within the context of a moderated discussion.

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Winter Sculptures

Have fun creating your own artwork in the Canadian Children’s Museum Studio! This winter, bring your ideas to life in three dimensions. Families with young children can come to our Studio to create artwork with Model Magic modeling clay. Budding artists will be introduced to sculpture using tools and clay-like plasticine to create unique and imaginative works. Take your artwork home or give it as a gift! January 18 to March 2, 2025

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A webinar for teachers: Black Canadian History – Teaching Through Community Stories

Join curriculum specialists and community experts in Black Canadian history for ideas on how to incorporate the history and contributions of the Black Canadian community into your lesson plans. Natasha Henry-Dixon, historian and educator, Handel Wright, Director of the Centre for Identity, Culture and Education at the University of British Columbia, and Juanita Peters, Executive Director of the Africville Museum, will take part in an engaging panel exploring how to effectively integrate Black Canadian history and community stories into your classroom. Sample resources and activities from the Canadian Museum of History’s Teachers’ Zone will be provided. This presentation is aimed primarily at educators working with Grades 7 through 12 (secondary 1 to 5 in Quebec), no matter what course they are teaching, and no matter their familiarity or comfort level with Black Canadian history. All educators are welcome to attend, including post-secondary professors and community educators.

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Digital on demand

Video

Black Life: Untold Stories – Remarks and Panel Discussion

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Resource

Artifactuality podcast

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Online exhibition

Shaping Canada

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Exhibitions

Conservation Science: The Hidden World Behind Exhibiting Ancient Objects

Video

Listening to Indigenous voices

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Exhibitions , Museum research

Olympic Torches: Sparking Conversations About Sport and Society