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The Canadian War Museum 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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The Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, featuring a unique building with a roof made of metal and grass.

What’s on

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Canadian naval personnel
Temporary exhibition

Last Voices of the Second World War

Until Jan. 18, 2026
The Canadian War Museum in Ottawa showcases a historic plane hanging from the ceiling.
Ongoing exhibition

LeBreton Gallery: The Military Technology Collection

The most extensive collection of military technology in Canada

People gathered for a remembrance ceremony
Temporary exhibition

Canada’s Unknown Soldier

Until May 24, 2026
Dutch civilians celebrating liberation
Temporary exhibition

Liberation! Canada and the Netherlands, 1944–1945

Dec. 5, 2024–July 1, 2025
A woman is standing in the Canadian War Museum, surrounded by sacks.
Ongoing exhibition

The South African and First World Wars – Canadian Experience Gallery 2

Canada’s contributions in these overseas wars led to a growing autonomy and international recognition, but at great cost.

A group of people looking at a statue in the Canadian War Museum.
Ongoing exhibition

Moriyama Regeneration Hall

A place that symbolizes the search for peace and hope for all humanity

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Canadian War Museum Conference 2025: Oral History and the Veterans’ Experience

Innovative historical research takes centre stage from October 2 to 5 at the Canadian War Museum Conference 2025: Oral History and the Veterans’ Experience. Register now for this groundbreaking conference, and hear from experts and veterans about new research on the post-service experience. Discover the power of oral history in bringing untold stories to light. Gain a deeper understanding of the impact of military service on veterans, their families, and their communities.

Outdoor music, dinner and a screening

Join us for a fine evening of live music, food and film! Bring a friend and enjoy a sunset dinner by the river with live tunes from Grey Jazz Big Band. After the performance, take in an outdoor screening of short animations created by artists in relation to the Second World War. During this evening, you can also visit the Last Voices of the Second World War exhibition, which will remain open until 9 pm, allowing you to explore veterans’ personal oral histories.

Band members

Digital on demand

Resource

Concrete and light: Inside the Canadian War Museum

Faces of men and women
Online exhibition

In Their Own Voices: Stories From Canadian Veterans and Their Loved Ones

Video

Canadians in the Second World War

A group of people on the top of a tank at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.
Online exhibition

Liberation! Canada and the Netherlands, 1944–1945

Online exhibition

Invasion! Canadians and the battle of Normandy, 1944