Canadian War Museum presents Remembrance activities for the whole family
October 31, 2007 |
Canadian War Museum presents Remembrance activities for the whole family
Ottawa, Ontario, October 31, 2007 — Join us for a week of Remembrance activities at the Canadian War Museum. Until November 11, the Museum is presenting special activities for youth and families, as well as touching wartime readings, special in-gallery activities and a concert series. These special events will help families remember and learn more about our country’s military history.Canadian War Museum Opening Hours:
November 4 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
November 5 – closed
November 6, 7 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
November 8 – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
NOTE – EXTENDED HOURS November 9 – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
November 10, 11 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Free admission at both the Canadian War Museum and the Canadian Museum of Civilization on November 11.
Special Remembrance Week activities include:
Remembrance Tour
Location: Information Desk, Lobby
Available as of October 31, this special tour highlights the areas of the Museum that touch on Remembrance, including Memorial Hall, Regeneration Hall and the Royal Canadian Legion Hall of Honour. Groups can reserve through Group Reservations. This tour is also available on request at the Information Desk throughout the week, and starting at 3 p.m. on Remembrance Day.
Wreath-Making Activity
Location: Lobby
Create a personalized poppy that will be added to a wreath along with those made by other Museum visitors. Wreaths will be on display from Tuesday, November 6 to Sunday, November 11.
November 9 to 11 — Concert Series
Join us for special musical performances dedicated to and inspired by Remembrance. All performances in LeBreton Gallery.
Friday, November 9
The Central Band of the Canadian Forces, accompanied by a special guest, 7 p.m.
Saturday, November 10
Youth musical performances, 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, November 11
Youth musical performances, 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
November 11 — Remembrance Day – Free admission!
Memorial Hall
Location and time: Memorial Hall and Lobby, 11 a.m.
At 11 a.m., via a large-screen display, see a beam of sunlight refracting through a single window onto the headstone of the Unknown Soldier (weather permitting), and remember the sacrifices made by those who have served and continue to serve our country. The Museum will observe two minutes of silence at this time.
CMW Book Club – Remembrance Readings
Location and times: Barney Danson Theatre, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Inspired by our on-going CWM Book Club, children and their families are invited to a special animator-led reading series scheduled throughout the day. Excerpts from a selection of remembrance-themed children’s books will reveal what life was like for children during and after war. A special hands-on activity will also be offered to help bring stories to life for young children.
Workshops and Demonstrations
Location and time: Canadian Experience Galleries and Special Exhibition Galleries, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Throughout the exhibitions, participate in workshops and demonstrations that highlight the experience of ordinary Canadians in wartime.
Witnesses to History
Location and time: Galleries 3, 4 and LeBreton Gallery, 1 p