As of June 3, the Canadian War Museum opens its display titled Invasion! – Canadians and the Battle of Normandy, 1944, in the War Museum Lobby. This panel exhibition features black-and-white photographs and reproductions of archival objects. “D-Day marks the start of an important campaign that helped to end the Second World War,” said James Whitham, director general … Read more
The medal set and the memorial plaque in honour of Private George Lawrence Price, the last Canadian soldier killed during the First World War, have been donated to the Canadian War Museum. Private Price died at 10:58 a.m. on November 11, 1918 — two minutes before the armistice went into effect. “The cost of the … Read more
The Canadian War Museum announced the creation of Women and Conflict, a new research initiative dedicated to the roles and impact of women during conflict, both at home and on the world stage. “Despite the importance of women’s experiences in times of war, the impact of conflict on their lives has never been comprehensively studied … Read more
Veterans of the Korean War from across Canada were on hand on June 21 at the Canadian War Museum to launch a special weekend of events in honour of their service. The events of the Weekend in Honour of Veterans of the Korean War, organized by Veterans Affairs Canada, were launched with the unveiling of … Read more
The Canadian War Museum has earned another prestigious award for its exhibition marking the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812. The latest accolade is from the Canadian Museums Association, which has conferred on "1812" an Outstanding Achievement in Exhibitions award. The War Museum was one of two recipients of this coveted prize which was … Read more
The Canadian War Museum will soon reach more people than ever with its popular exhibition 1812. The four perspectives in the current exhibition in Ottawa will soon be available via a virtual exhibition that launches Dec. 10 and a 140 square metre version that will travel to venues across Canada after 1812 closes Jan. 6, … Read more
An extraordinary collection of all three Victoria Cross Medals awarded during the First World War to residents of Winnipeg's Pine Street, later renamed Valour Road, was unveiled at the Canadian War Museum. This collection was completed with the recent acquisition of the medal awarded in 1915 to Company Sergeant Major Frederick William Hall. The War … Read more
The Canadian War Museum has launched a free mobile application that invites iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad users anywhere in the world on an interactive tour of over two dozen of the Museum's most notable features and artifacts. The application also provides all the information needed to plan a visit to the War Museum, including … Read more
The Canadian War Museum announced that it will mark the bicentennial of the War of 1812, a momentous event in Canadian history, with one of the largest and most innovative exhibitions it has ever produced. "Four Wars of 1812" will weave together multiple perspectives on the conflict to produce a dramatic new account of the … Read more
The Canadian War Museum announced the launch of its major exhibit on the paradox of War and Medicine. The exhibit looks at medical practitioners who try to save lives, manage disease and rehabilitate the wounded. Director General of the Canadian War Museum Mark O'Neill said that War and Medicine provides an unflinching look at the … Read more
