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 – 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 |
| Wednesday to Saturday | From 10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. |
| GROUP SIZE | DURATION |
| 20 Maximum | 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
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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) |
Plan 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.