OUTSIDE THE LINES – Women Artists and War

Special Exhibition

Until January 5, 2025

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OUTSIDE THE LINES

Get a different perspective on war and conflict through the eyes of women artists.

Members get in free

The Canadian War Museum is located at 1 Vimy Place, in Ottawa, Canada. Plan your visit here.

  • Adult (18 to 64 years old)$21
  • Senior (65 and up)$19
  • Student (13 to 17 years old)$16
  • Child (2 to 12 years old)$14
  • Infant (Under 2 years old)FREE
  • Family (Maximum of 2 adults)$55

Everyone visiting the Museum requires a ticket, regardless of age.

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About

THROUGH THE EYES OF WOMEN ARTISTS

Explore the evolving perspectives of women on war and conflict in Outside the Lines, the newest Canadian War Museum exhibition. Discover Canada’s military history through works made by 52 women artists over more than two centuries, including paintings, sculptures, textiles and more.

An exhibition developed by the Canadian War Museum.

Image: Molly Lamb Bobak, Basic Trainees Learning to Stand at Ease, 1946, Beaverbrook Collection of War Art, CWM 19710261-1554

WOMEN ARTISTS AND WAR

“Women have traditionally been overlooked in accounts of wars. With this important exhibition, we are proud to be shining a much-deserved spotlight on women artists and their perspectives.”

James Whitham, Director General of the Canadian War Museum

Photo: Canadian War Museum, CWM2024-0016-0036-Dm

“The study of war is morally complicated. War is compromising. War is horrible and it is important. And it can be exciting and intriguing.”

Gertrude Kearns, Artist, Outside the Lines

Photo: Canadian War Museum, CWM2024-0017-0053-Dm

SEE THROUGH THEIR EYES

Anique Jordan
Beverley Tosh
Brenda Bury
Cathryne Blackley Armstrong
Lillian Yano Blakey
Molly Lamb Bobak
Nesta Bowen Horne
Pegi Nicol MacLeod
Rosalie Favell
Early Artists: 1800s
Artists of the World Wars: 1914–1945
Cold War Artists: 1946–1994
Contemporary Artists: 1995 to the Present Day

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GIFT SHOP

OUTSIDE THE LINES COLLECTION

Discover our latest collection, inspired by the Outside the Lines exhibition. Explore the full range of products at our Museum Gift Shop or shop online today.

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AT THE MUSEUM

ACTIVITY

PUBLIC TOURS

Throughout the Museum

Our passionate team of program interpreters will lead you through our galleries and make these spaces, stories, and artifacts come to life. More details on the activity here.

ACTIVITY

THE CAFÉ – BBQ ON THE PATIO

Café Patio

On your next visit, don’t miss a stop at the Café, especially to discover our newest summer offer — BBQ on the Patio. More details on the activity here.

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