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Jun 18, 2025, 16:42 ET Canadian War Museum unveils new display marking the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires

OTTAWA, ON, June 18, 2025 /CNW/ - In honour of the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires, the Canadian War Museum unveils a new display. It marks the century-long history of...

Jun 13, 2025, 10:17 ET Digital Museums Canada's 2025 Call for Proposals opens June 15

GATINEAU, QC, June 13, 2025 /CNW/ - The Digital Museums Canada 2025 Call for Proposals will open in two days! As of June 15, eligible museums and heritage, cultural and Indigenous organizations are...

Jun 05, 2025, 16:39 ET Shining a spotlight on popular music in Canada

GATINEAU, QC, June 5, 2025 /CNW/ - No need to be decked out in your favourite retro outfit to experience the music of the '60s, '70s and '80s — music that has brought people together, expressed inner ...

Jun 04, 2025, 07:00 ET /R E P E A T -- MEDIA PREVIEW ADVISORY : NEW CANADIAN MUSEUM OF HISTORY EXHIBITION | JUNE 5/

Be one of the first to explore the enduring influence of popular music as you journey through different places and eras. GATINEAU, QC, May 26, 2025 /CNW/ - WHAT: Media preview of the exhibition Retro ...

May 26, 2025, 12:00 ET MEDIA PREVIEW ADVISORY : NEW CANADIAN MUSEUM OF HISTORY EXHIBITION | JUNE 5

Be one of the first to explore the enduring influence of popular music as you journey through different places and eras. GATINEAU, QC, May 26, 2025 /CNW/ - WHAT: Media preview of the exhibition Retro ...

May 15, 2025, 10:45 ET Digital Museums Canada awards over $2 million in funding to museums and Indigenous organizations

GATINEAU, QC, May 15, 2025 /CNW/ - Digital Museums Canada (DMC) is pleased to announce an investment of over $2 million in 18 new online projects developed by museums and heritage, cultural and...

Feb 06, 2025, 17:25 ET Experience a powerful art installation honouring Survivors of the Indian residential school system

GATINEAU, QC, Feb. 6, 2025 /CNW/ - Starting Saturday, February 8, 2025, the Canadian Museum of History will host The Witness Blanket, a thought-provoking travelling exhibition from the Canadian...

Sep 30, 2024, 11:39 ET A memorial to the children who never returned from Canada's residential schools

GATINEAU, QC, Sept. 30, 2024 /CNW/ - On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Canadian Museum of History is proud to officially inaugurate the Indian Residential School Memorial...

Jul 10, 2024, 19:36 ET Canadian Museum of History saddened by the passing of Alex Janvier

GATINEAU, QC, July 10, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Museum of History is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the multi-talented painter Alex Janvier, pioneer of contemporary Indigenous art...

Jun 27, 2024, 09:18 ET Douglas Cardinal and the Canadian Museum of History: A story to (re)discover

GATINEAU, QC, June 27, 2024 /CNW/ - On June 29, 1989, the Canadian Museum of History opened the doors of its iconic new building for the very first time. As the Museum celebrates the past 35 years,...

Jun 04, 2024, 11:54 ET Learn more about the personalities and events that have shaped Canada

GATINEAU, QC, June 4, 2024 /CNW/ - Would you like to learn more about important people and events that have shaped Canada? Visit historymuseum.ca to explore a brand-new resource that will help you...

May 15, 2024, 11:33 ET Digital Museums Canada awards over $2 million to 18 online projects

GATINEAU, QC, May 15, 2024 /CNW/ - Digital Museums Canada (DMC) is pleased to announce an investment of more than $2 million in 18 new online projects developed by museums, heritage cultural and...

Apr 04, 2024, 15:31 ET First Royals of Europe: An epic journey tracing the rise of wealth and power in southeastern Europe

GATINEAU, QC, April 4, 2024 /CNW/ - You know what kings and queens are. But how did European royalty emerge? Opening tomorrow at the Canadian Museum of History, First Royals of Europe takes visitors...

Oct 05, 2023, 11:00 ET Canadian Museum of History scores big with the transfer of Canada's Sports Hall of Fame collection

GATINEAU, QC, Oct. 5, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Museum of History is delighted to announce the acquisition of Canada's Sports Hall of Fame collection, marking a pivotal milestone in preserving and...

Sep 26, 2023, 12:54 ET Honouring the lives of Indigenous children - Indian Residential School Memorial Monument by Kwakwaka'wakw artist Stanley C. Hunt acquired by the Canadian Museum of History

GATINEAU, QC, Sept. 26, 2023 /CNW/ - Honouring the lives of Indigenous children removed from their families and sent to residential schools, Indian Residential School Memorial Monument by...

Sep 19, 2023, 12:58 ET Special Mi'kmaq garments reunited for the first time at the Canadian Museum of History

GATINEAU, QC, Sept. 19, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Canadian Museum of History and Metepenagiag Heritage Park jointly hosted a special ceremony to celebrate a unique event — two very special Mi'kmaq...

Jun 05, 2023, 11:52 ET The Canadian Museum of History imagines what might go into a museum of the future

GATINEAU, QC, June 5, 2023 /CNW/ - What should we preserve now for a museum of the future? This is the main question that the Canadian Museum of History tries to answer in its brand-new podcast...

Dec 08, 2022, 15:42 ET Uncommon treasures and unexpected stories await at the Canadian Museum of History

GATINEAU, QC, Dec. 8, 2022 /CNW/ - A new exhibition co-produced by the Canadian Museum of History and Library and Archives Canada (LAC) allows the public to discover many unusual treasures. By...

Dec 05, 2022, 10:25 ET Canadian Museum of History Appoints Caroline Dromaguet CEO

GATINEAU, QC, Dec. 5, 2022 /CNW/ - The Board of Trustees of the Canadian Museum of History is pleased to welcome Caroline Dromaguet as the Museum's CEO. Ms. Dromaguet, currently the Interim CEO of...

Sep 01, 2022, 15:48 ET Celebrate 70 years of Canadian children's television at the Museum of History

GATINEAU, QC, Sept. 1, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Starting September 2, catch up with Passe-Partout, Mr. Dressup, Johnny the Lemming, Bobino, Pepinot, and Ryder and the PAW Patrol, as well as many other...

Apr 15, 2021, 17:40 ET Canadian Museum of History expresses its condolences on the passing of W. Galen Weston

GATINEAU, QC, April 15, 2021 /CNW/ - The Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian War Museum were greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Canadian entrepreneur and patron of the arts, W. Galen ...

Feb 26, 2021, 15:27 ET Canadian Museum of History Statement on the passing of Fredrik S. Eaton, O.C., O.Ont.

GATINEAU, QC, Feb. 26, 2021 /CNW/ - The Canadian Museum of History was saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. Fredrik S. Eaton, former Chair of the Board of Trustees. Mr. Eaton was a renowned...

Jan 28, 2021, 09:00 ET Statement from the Canadian Museum of History

GATINEAU, QC, Jan. 28, 2021 /CNW/ - The following is a media statement on behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Canadian Museum of History : "Workplace safety and inclusion are core values of the...

Dec 03, 2020, 11:30 ET Forever Changed - Stories From the Second World War opens at the Canadian War Museum

OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 3, 2020 /CNW/ - The Second World War was a global conflict, fought across almost every continent on land, at sea and in the air. For many Canadians, it was personal, affecting their...

May 22, 2020, 15:00 ET Collection from a Canadian icon makes its way to the Canadian Museum of History

GATINEAU, QC, May 22, 2020 /CNW/ - The Canadian Museum of History is delighted to announce the acquisition of Rick Hansen's Man In Motion World Tour Collection. Artifacts from that epic tour have now ...

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