About the Canadian War Museum
An entirely new and must-see attraction, this national museum presents
Canada's military past and how it shaped the country. Its outstanding
exhibitions explain Canada s rich military history from earliest times to
the present, featuring the experiences of people on the battlefields and
at home.
The Museum's dramatic architecture is a showcase for
its vast art collection (some 13,000 pieces) and its extensive artifact
collection, including military vehicles and artillery. The extensive
permanent exhibition highlights key events and defining moments in
Canada's military history. Human conflict is explored through personal
stories, art, artifacts, photographs and interactive presentations. The
panoramic LeBreton Gallery houses a Voodoo jet, nineteenth-century
artillery pieces, tanks and a wide range of vehicles.
Memorial Hall is designed for rest and reflection, and contains a
single lone artifact: the headstone of the Unknown Soldier from the
First World War which is directly illuminated by the sun each
Remembrance Day, November 11, at 11 a.m.
With its spectacular location beside the Ottawa River and its
stunning architectural design, innovative exhibitions and public programmes,
the Canadian War Museum is a military history museum of international
stature.
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