Learn, Feel, Understand, Share
The Canadian War Museum, your museum of military history, offers a wide range of learning opportunities that will fascinate students of all levels. Through historical artifacts, personal stories, artwork, photographs and interactive presentations, visiting the Museum helps students discover Canada’s rich military history.
Guided Tours
These engaging 45-minute guided tours cover important themes and exhibition highlights.
Guided Tour – Gallery 3: The Second World War
This tour examines how Canada’s fight against dictatorships transformed the country. It encompasses the home front, D-Day, the Italian Campaign and the war at sea and in the air.
GRADES | |
ON Grade 10 to 12 | |
QC Secondary IV to V | |
DATES | START TIME |
October 10 – April 26, Tuesday to Sunday | 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1p.m and 2:15 p.m. |
GROUP SIZE | DURATION |
25 Maximum (ratio 1 adult: 10 students) | 45 Minutes |
LOCATION | COST |
Gallery 3 | $3 per student (in addition to Museum admission) |
Guided Tour – Museum Highlights
This tour will offer first-time visitors an overview of our gallery spaces and will focus on star artifacts. You will also discover surprising facts about our world-renowned architecture.
GRADES | |
ON All levels | |
QC All levels | |
DATES | START TIME |
Tuesday to Sunday October 10 – June 27 | 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1p.m and 2:15 p.m. |
GROUP SIZE | DURATION |
25 Maximum (ratio 1 adult: 10 students) | 45 Minutes |
LOCATION | COST |
Museum Galleries | $3 per student (in addition to Museum admission) |
Gallery Activity Sheets
Using these worksheets, students take a self-guided tour. They engage in various activities and work together in small groups to find the answers to thought-provoking questions.
ACTIVITY SHEET – GALLERY 1: EARLY WARS IN CANADA
Download for free or purchase on site.
Activity Sheet Answer Key – Gallery 1
GRADES | |
ON Grades 6 to 10 | |
QC Cycle 3 to Secondary 4 | |
DATES | START TIME |
Year-round | Anytime |
GROUP SIZE | DURATION |
N/A | Suggestion of 45 minutes |
LOCATION | COST |
Museum Galleries | $1 per student (in addition to Museum admission) |
ACTIVITY SHEET – GALLERY 2: THE SOUTH AFRICAN AND FIRST WORLD WARS
Download for free or purchase on site.
Activity Sheet Answer Key – Gallery 2
GRADES | |
ON Grades 6 to 10 | |
QC Cycle 3 to Secondary 4 | |
DATES | START TIME |
Year-round | Anytime |
GROUP SIZE | DURATION |
N/A | Suggestion of 45 minutes |
LOCATION | COST |
Museum Galleries | $1 per student (in addition to Museum admission) |
ACTIVITY SHEET – GALLERY 3: THE SECOND WORLD WAR
Download for free or purchase on site.
Activity Sheet Answer Key – Gallery 3
GRADES | |
ON Grades 6 to 10 | |
QC Cycle 3 to Secondary 4 | |
DATES | START TIME |
Year-round | Anytime |
GROUP SIZE | DURATION |
N/A | Suggestion of 45 minutes |
LOCATION | COST |
Museum Galleries | $1 per student (in addition to Museum admission) |
Book Your Group Visit
The Canadian War Museum is a destination of choice for students and adults travelling in groups. We offer a wide range of services, experiences and educational resources tailored for groups of 15 or more.