Remembrance Week at the Canadian War Museum

Remembrance Week at the Canadian War Museum

Ottawa, Ontario, November 3, 2009 — This Remembrance Week, please join us at the Canadian War Museum to show your respect, remember and reflect on the courage, sacrifice, duty and devastation of war. Discover powerful exhibitions and enjoy evocative musical and theatrical performances relaying the Canadian experience of war. Special activities will also include:

Lunch Time Concerts – Free events

Performed by Quartets and Quintets from the Central Band of the Canadian Forces

Museum Lobby

November 6, 8 and 10

From 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

“Remember Concert” – Free event

Favourite songs from 1939-45

performed by Gertrude Létourneau

Barney Danson Theatre

Saturday, November 7

1:30 p.m.

Remembrance Day, November 11 – Free Museum admission

Live coverage of the National War Memorial Ceremony

LeBreton Gallery (in English)

Barney Danson Theatre (in French)

From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Opening hours for the Canadian War Museum:

Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday, November 11: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Free general admission

The Canadian War Museum is Canada’s national museum of military history. Its mission is to promote public understanding of Canada’s military history in its personal, national and international dimensions.

Media Information:

Chief Corporate Communications
Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation
Tel.: 819 776-8386

Fax: 819 776-7187