January Programming at the Canadian War Museum

 Ottawa, Ontario, December 22, 2011— Make a resolution to come to the War Museum this January. We have plenty of hands-on activities for families throughout the month in conjunction with our newest exhibition, New Brunswickers in Wartime, 1914–1946.  We are also pleased to partner with CBC and the Ottawa Public Library to present The Human Library on January 28. 

Please note that the Museum will be closed for its annual maintenance from January 9 to 13, inclusively.

New Brunswickers in Wartime, 1914-1946
December 13, 2011 to April 9, 2012
Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae Gallery

The touching and dramatic stories of New Brunswickers during the First and Second World Wars, at sea, on land, in the air and at home. New Brunswickers in Wartime, 1914–1946 is an adaptation of the highly successful exhibition created by the New Brunswick Museum. Through a rich selection of artifacts, images, artwork and interactive components, this exhibition illuminates how wartime profoundly affected not only the communities of New Brunswick, but the rest of Canada as well.

An exhibition from the New Brunswick Museum

Season’s Greetings
January 1-8
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lobby

Send some cheer to Canadian Forces members who are away from their families this holiday season!

Gingerbread Cookies
January 1-8
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lobby
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Decorating gingerbread cookies is a holiday tradition. Join us and design your own unique, edible masterpiece—from poppies to planes.

A Canadian Soldier’s Kit
January 1-8
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae Gallery

Get a first-hand look at the clothing worn and the equipment used by soldiers of the First and Second World Wars.

Toy Soldiers
January 1-8
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae Gallery

Make and decorate your own toy soldier inspired by Canadian soldiers of today and years gone by.

A Sailor’s Kit
January 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae Gallery

Discover the clothing worn and the equipment used by Canadian sailors during the Second World War.

All tied up
January 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae Gallery

Knots are especially important for sailors; but everyone needs to tie a knot now and then. Learn the ropes of tying useful knots.

The Human Library: Real people. Real conversations.
January 28
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Barney Danson Theatre and at select Ottawa Public Libraries

Humanitarian, soldier, survivor—learn more about Canadians’ diverse responses to conflict through one-on-one conversations with individuals who have personal stories to share. The Canadian War Museum is one of six locations for the Human Library, a program held in partnership with the CBC and the Ottawa Public Library. 

For more information: BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca/humanlibrary

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