New Canadian War Museum summer programs
June 20, 2007 |
New Canadian War Museum summer programs
focus on military technology and stories behind artifacts
Ottawa, Ontario, June 19, 2007 — In July and August, two new public programs at the Canadian War Museum will give visitors the opportunity to learn more about military technology, and to hear the often surprising stories behind some of the Museum’s better-known artifacts.
The LeBreton Gallery Hands-On Technology Series offers a new activity, every week, to help visitors better understand and appreciate the evolution of military technology. Topics include: knots, camouflage, bridge construction, sonar, and catapults.
The Spotlight Series gives visitors the opportunity to chat with War Museum experts and discover the fascinating stories behind a number of artifacts. Every second Tuesday from 2 to 3 p.m., an expert will meet visitors in the galleries to speak about a the history of a specific artifact. Selected artifacts include: Hitler’s limousine, Sir Isaac Brock’s tunic and the pig suit.
“We’re very excited about these new programs” stated J. (Joe) Geurts, Director and CEO of the Canadian War Museum. “They will provide visitors with amazing opportunities to discover more about specific artifacts we have on exhibit, as well as the evolution of technology in the military.”
For more information on the Museum’s other summer programs, please visit https://www.historymuseum.ca/visit/cwmprograme.aspx.
PROGRAM INFORMATION: HANDS-ON TECHNOLOGY
LeBreton Gallery – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Free with museum admission
June 30–July 6: All Tied Up
Knots are especially important for sailors; but everyone needs to tie a knot now and then. Learn the ropes of tying useful knots.
July 7–13: Science and Art of Camouflage
Explore the evolution of camouflage from First World War dazzle paint to computer- designed military gear and create your own camouflage patterns.
July 14–20: Bridge Engineers
Bridges are key in military advance and retreat. Learn about one of the great examples of military engineering, the Bailey Bridge, then create and test your own small-scale bridge.
July 21–27: Code Talkers
Even with sophisticated telecommunications equipment, older communications methods are still used by the military. Discover why, and practice your own Morse code and semaphore flag communication.
July 28–August 3: Friend or Foe?
Identifying a friend from a foe can be life-saving. Learn skills taught to most of the Canadian military in the Second World War and join the Museum’s aircraft recognition team.
August 4–10: Using Sound to See
Sonar uses transmitted and reflected sound waves under water to find things, like submarines, and measure distances. Test yourself and navigate a ship through danger using a simulated sonar activity.
August 11–17: Catapults!
A basic purpose of artillery is to hit a target from a distance. Design, build and test your own early form of artillery, the catapult.
August 18–24: Natural Inspiration
There is a squid, a cougar, a leopard, an otter, a lynx and a grizzly in LeBreton Gallery. Learn about military te