News and announcements from the Canadian Museum of History
Located on the traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabeg, the Canadian Museum of History is Canada’s largest museum of human history. As Canada’s most popular museum, it welcomes visitors to its celebrated complex in the heart of the National Capital Region.
Spotlight
A memorial to the children who never returned from Canada’s residential schools
On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Canadian Museum of History is proud to officially inaugurate the Indian Residential School Memorial Monument, honouring the lives of Indigenous children removed from their families and sent to residential schools. Created by Kwaguʼł master carver Stanley C. Hunt in response to the… <a href="https://www.historymuseum.ca/news-releases/a-memorial-to-the-children-who-never-returned-from-canadas-residential-schools" class="read-more">Read More</a>
Oct. 1, 2024
Get ready for captivating stories in the second season of Artifactuality!
Sept. 10, 2024
An extraordinary evening with Olympic champion Donovan Bailey at the Canadian Museum of History
Aug. 15, 2024
Canadian Museum of History saddened by the passing of Alex Janvier
July 10, 2024
A memorial to the children who never returned from Canada’s residential schools
Oct. 1, 2024
Get ready for captivating stories in the second season of Artifactuality!
Sept. 10, 2024
An extraordinary evening with Olympic champion Donovan Bailey at the Canadian Museum of History
Aug. 15, 2024
Canadian Museum of History saddened by the passing of Alex Janvier
July 10, 2024
Canadian Museum of History welcomes Richard Boudreault to its Board of Trustees
June 27, 2024
Douglas Cardinal and the Canadian Museum of History: A story to (re)discover
June 26, 2024
A new and inspiring collaboration to fill up on history and fun!
June 12, 2024
The iconic Canadian Museum of History building celebrates 35 years
June 10, 2024
Learn more about the personalities and events that have shaped Canada
June 4, 2024
Digital Museums Canada awards over 12 million to 18 online projects
May 17, 2024
Canadian Museum of History welcomes new member to its Board of Trustees
May 9, 2024
First Royals of Europe: An Epic Journey Tracing the Rise of Wealth and Power in Southeastern Europe
Apr. 4, 2024