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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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Side exterior of Canadian Museum of History building.

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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

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
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

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Winter Sculptures

Step into the Canadian Children’s Museum “Snow Village” Studio and shape your own winter creation! You are invited to explore sculpting with soft spongy clay to create three-dimensional pieces inspired by the season. The Studio becomes a place to imagine, invent, and bring playful ideas to life in clay. Once finished, your sculpture can join the Snow Village as part of its growing display, or travel home with you as a special keepsake. January 24 to March 3, 2026 9:30 am to 4:30 pm daily and until 6:30 pm on Thursdays

Hands modeling clay

Cool History: Hockey

Discover the cool history behind Canada’s national winter sport! From its humble beginnings on local ponds to huge arenas filled with passionate fans, hockey has truly evolved through the years. Discover the fascinating history behind this winter sport, and try your hand at fun trivia games. Explore the origins of skating, the evolution of hockey gear, and women’s contributions to the sport, and learn about the Colored Hockey League. Uncover the lesser-known stories and shared culture that unite us all in this great game. Bring the whole family to join in the fun, as we celebrate the history of hockey! November 27, 2025 to April 12, 2026

Seven women

Musical Mornings with Monkey Rock

Come join the fun with Monkey Rock at the Museum! We are once again bringing you Musical Mornings this winter! These 45-minute sessions are full of lively music and fun, where toddlers and their grown-ups can sing along to a catchy Canadian pop hits. After the music, feel free to explore the Children’s Museum, or check out our exhibitions while your little one naps. Monkey Rock is the perfect playful music program for toddlers and their parents or caregivers!

Adults and children

Digital on demand

An enormous Canadian flag held up by a full stadium audience watching hockey players and referees lined up on the ice.
Collections , Museum research

National sport, national identity: the changing role of hockey in Canada

Small-scale and sparsely labelled map of North America, with the word “Canada” visible near the centre.
Museum research

“Canada”: The complicated history of a name

An Indigenous person with long hair, wearing a black lace dress and a pink floral scarf, holding a beaded white ceremonial feather fan and a laptop with a “Decolonize” sticker.
Museum research

#Resistance150: Celebrating Indigenous survival and resurgence

Video

Closure week 2023

A group of sailboats racing on a body of water near the Canadian Museum of History in Ottawa.
Online exhibition

The W.J. Roué Collection – Bluenose and Beyond

An antique mahogany chair with a striped upholstered seat on display at the Canadian Museum of History in Ottawa.
Online exhibition

The Harbinson Collection – A Passion for Canadian Furniture and Decorative Arts