Public Programs
Clash of Empires: The War that Made Canada, 1754-1763
Special
Exhibition
May 31 to November 12
Free with Museum admission.
More than 200 years ago, the
French, British, and First Peoples collided in a
historic struggle for empire in North America. This exhibition contains the
largest collection of Seven Years' War artifacts ever assembled in North
America. Almost 200 artifacts from 55 collections highlight the clothing,
weapons, art, maps, and documents of French, British, and First Peoples.
John McCrae Gallery
An exhibition organized by the Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional
History Center, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, in partnership with
the Canadian War Museum. Supported by the Department of Canadian Heritage
through the Canada Travelling Exhibitions Indemnification Program
Ongoing Public Programs
Free with Museum admission. For details, please enquire at the
Information Desk
History Is Yours
Daily
History is not owned or written by someone else for you to learn.
It is being made by you, right now. What is your Canada?
Location: Gallery 4
Witnesses to History
Ongoing
Find out what it was like to live through the Second World War, Cold War,
fight in Korea or
be a peacekeeper by meeting men and women who were there.
Location: Galleries 3, 4 and LeBreton Gallery
Hands-On History
Weekends
Join these lively demonstrations and find out how army surgeons treated
wounds, or how Canadians prepared to invade Normandy. Children can make
their own medals or write a poem about their museum experience.
Location: Canadian Experience Galleries
Royal Canadian Legion Poster Winners (Ongoing)
Every year, the Royal Canadian Legion sponsors a Remembrance-themed
poster and essay contest for students across Canada. The Museum honours the
national winners, from junior grades up to senior high school, with a
special display of their artwork.
Location: Atelier corridor
