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Concrete and Light

Inside the Canadian War Museum

“Concrete and Light” is an intimate look at the Canadian War Museum, a building designed to challenge the conscience and serve as a source of healing and regeneration.

What’s it like to visit a museum of war? What’s it like to work there?

Hear from the building’s designers, curators who develop exhibits, and staff who work with visitors every day. Learn about the many reasons people visit: to learn, to remember, to mourn, and to find hope.

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Planning a visit to the Museum in Ottawa? Here is everything you need to know about hours, admission fees, visitor services, and more.

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A fighter jet on display in the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.