Free Admission on Canada Day at the Canadian War Museum and the Canadian Museum of Civilization
Gatineau, Quebec, June 22, 2005 — On July 1, admission is free to both the Canadian War Museum and the Canadian Museum of Civilization. Visitors are welcome to explore both Museums’ stunning permanent and special exhibitions on Canada Day, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Canadian War MuseumTake this opportunity to visit the Museum’s compelling new special exhibition: Art and War — Australia, Britain, and Canada in the Second World War. Presenting Second World War art treasures from three of the world’s largest military history museums — the Australian War Memorial, the Canadian War Museum and the Imperial War Museum — this exhibition explores how Canadian, Australian and British painters presented conflict as it was happening, from an individual, emotional and profoundly human point of view. Presented until September 25, 2005.
The Museum’s groundbreaking permanent exhibition is divided into four chronological galleries. Each gallery highlights defining moments in Canada’s military history, and the ways in which past events have shaped the nation. Discover The Royal Canadian Legion Hall of Honour, which documents the history of honouring Canadians. Throughout each gallery, engaging multimedia displays help to create a truly moving experience.
Visitor services include a full-service library and archives, a boutique, a riverside café, dedicated spaces for rest and reflection, a 231-seat theatre, four ateliers and 310 indoor parking spaces.
More information is available at http://www.warmuseum.ca/cwm/cwme.asp or by calling (819) 776-8600 or 1 800 555-5621.
Canadian Museum of CivilizationCome visit Canada’s largest and most popular cultural attraction on Canada Day, and celebrate the unique history and fascinating culture that have made our country what it is today. The Canada Hall, the First Peoples Hall and the Grand Hall are world-renowned permanent exhibitions so rich in information and appeal that one visit is not enough.
Special exhibitions this summer include the following:
POMPEII tells the story of the human tragedy of the Mount Vesuvius eruption in A.D. 79. Visitors will see nearly 500 artifacts — frescoes, sculptures, jewellery, body casts and household items — from Pompeii, Herculaneum and other archaeological sites of the Vesuvian area in southern Italy. The Canadian Museum of Civilization is the only Canadian venue for this world-renowned exhibition. Presented until September 12, 2005. Please note: to visit the POMPEII exhibition, ticket purchase required (5$ at Box Office, except children and members)..
Beads of Life: Eastern and Southern African Adornments examines the artistry, history and meaning of African beaded adornments, and features 185 objects from Canadian collections. Presented until February 26, 2006.
Cool ’60s Design looks at Canadian crafts and design of that decade, and explores how they were influenced by the social and political currents of the day. Presented until November 27, 2005.
A Caring Profession: Centuries of Nursing in Canada explores the history of vocational and professional nursing in Canada through hundreds of artifacts from stethoscopes to nursing uniforms, as well as vintage films and archival photos. Presented until September 4, 2006.
In the Canadian Postal Museum, must-see exhibitions include Postage Stamps: Image of a Country, Saint Joseph in Philately, and many other ongoing exhibitions. Participate in fun-filled activities such as Special Delivery and Seal Your Secret.
In addition to its permanent Passport to Adventure and its outdoor park, Adventure World, the Canadian Children’s Museum is featuring the special exhibition Your House, My House until September 6, 2005.
During the summer, from Tuesdays to Fridays, Dramamuse, the Canadian Museum of Civilization’s resident theatre company, will be presenting two interactive theatre shows: Saskatchewan as Far as the Eye Can See and Two Strolls Across the Plains of Abraham.
More information is available at http://www.civilization.ca/cmc/cmce.asp or by calling (819) 776-7000 or 1 800 555-5621.
Please note that from July 1 until September 5, both Museums will be open until 9:00 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays.
Media Information:
Chief, Media Relations
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Tel.: (819) 776-7167
Media Relations Officer
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Tel.: (819) 776-7169
Communications Officers
Canadian War Museum
Phone: (819) 776-8608
Phone: (819) 776-8636
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