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Welcome to the Canadian War Museum
Canada’s national museum of military history is one of the world’s most respected museums for the study and understanding of armed conflict.
Canadian War Museum virtual tour
Featuring insights from historians, this tour explores centuries of military conflict through the Museum’s evocative architecture and exhibitions.
Discussions
The future of Black Canadian Military History
In this symposium, scholars and historians explore approaches to Black Canadian military history.
Gulf War veterans reflect, 30 years later
In this panel discussion, three Canadian veterans describe their service during the 1991 Gulf War.
Conversation with Holocaust survivor Andy Réti
An incredible story of love, survival and resilience during the Second World War.
First and Second World Wars
Canadians in the Second World War
People across the country served, sacrificed and were affected by this nearly unlimited war effort.
World War Women
Canadian women made crucial contributions during the First and Second World Wars.
Exhibition openings
War Games – Opening night
Relive the excitement of the opening of the Museum’s War Games exhibition.
A Community at War
Take a tour of this exhibition about the military service of Black Canadians of the Niagara region.
Forever Changed – Stories From the Second World War
Gain insights from the Museum’s exhibition team and hear personal accounts from descendants.
Collections
Tombstone of the Unknown Soldier
Learn about the war dead of the First World War and the importance of remembering their sacrifice.
A Letter from George Stonefish
Letters from the front lines brought First World War experiences to life for people back home.
Virtual workshops
An introduction to zero-waste living
Learn more about the household skills that were part of everyday life in wartime Canada.
Baking overseas fruit bars
Bake a vintage holiday recipe from one of the Victory Cookbooks in our rare books collection.
