Free admission to the Canadian War Museum and the Canadian Museum of Civilization on Friday, November 11
On November 11, 1918, at 11 a.m., the First World War came to an end. It lasted over four years, killed nearly 30 million people and devastated some of the world’s biggest empires. It changed the future of people, countries and continents.
Canada’s contribution was significant, unprecedented and costly. The war effort left deep political and economic wounds, and created important social, linguistic, ethnic and religious divisions. The country came out proud and victorious, heading towards national autonomy within the British Commonwealth, while mourning the loss or injury of 250,000 Canadians.
Throughout November, we invite you to join us at the Canadian War Museum to REMEMBER.
Remembrance Day Activities
Battlefield Medicine
November 5, 6, 12, and 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—Gallery 1
In Flanders Fields with the Canadian Army Medical Corps
November 6, 2 p.m.—Barney Danson Theatre
Forensic Facial Reconstruction of First World War Soldier Pte Thomas Lawless—Avion I Project
November 8, 10:30 a.m.—LeBreton Gallery
Discovering First World War Soldier Pte Thomas Lawless—Avion I Project
November 8, 2 p.m.—Barney Danson Theatre
The Need for Remembrance
November 9 at 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and
November 10 at 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.—Barney Danson Theatre
Memorial Hall visitation
November 11, 11:00 am to 11:30 am
Silver Cross Medal Lecture
November 11, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm—Barney Danson Theatre
The Van Doos in Afghanistan
November 11, 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm—Barney Danson Theatre
Portraits of Honour
November 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.—North Entrance of the Museum, outside
Digging the Trenches: The Archaeology of the Western Front
November 13, 2 p.m.—Barney Danson Theatre
