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The Canadian War Museum is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our dear friend and colleague Chief Historian and Director of Research, Dr. Tim Cook.

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Exhibitions

Last Voices of the Second World War

Until Jan. 18, 2026

Canadian naval personnel
Canadian naval personnel

Temporary exhibition

Last Voices of the Second World War

Until Jan. 18, 2026

People gathered for a remembrance ceremony

Temporary exhibition

Canada’s Unknown Soldier

Until May 24, 2026

Soldiers on parade

Temporary exhibition

Canada at War Against Japan, 1941–1945

Until Aug. 31, 2026

A darkened room illuminated by two rows of spotlights shining down from the ceiling and low strips of light along the bottom of the walls.

Temporary exhibition

Encounters – Echoes of War

Experience a meditative journey into the stories and memories of those who served.

Until Nov. 30, 2025

A man and a woman standing in front of the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.

Ongoing exhibition

Memorial Hall

A place to remember

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

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

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 exhibits in the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.

Ongoing exhibition

Early Wars In Canada – Canadian Experience Gallery 1

The wars of First Peoples, the French and the British shaped Canada and Canadians.

Two people looking at a display in the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.

Ongoing exhibition

The Second World War – Canadian Experience Gallery 3

Canada’s fight against dictatorships overseas transformed the country and its place in the world.

A group of people in Ottawa looking at an old truck in the Canadian War Museum.

Ongoing exhibition

From The Cold War To The Present – Canadian Experience Gallery 4

Canada became a respected international player through its commitments to Western defence and peacekeeping.

A man is looking at a statue at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.

Ongoing exhibition

The Royal Canadian Legion Hall of Honour

Canada’s rich history of honouring and remembrance

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