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Exhibitions rich in information, artifacts and engaging experiences promise hours (even days!) of exploration. But what if your time is limited? This guide will help you to choose exhibitions according to your interests and the amount of time you have. |
Pick up our Visitors Map in the Museum lobby; it will help you find your way to the different locations. |
Canadian Experience GalleriesGallery 1 – BattlegroundWars on Our Soil, earliest times to 1885 The wars of First Peoples, the French, and the British shaped Canada and Canadians. Gallery 2 – For Crown and CountryThe South African and First World Wars, 1885-1931 Canada’s contributions in these overseas wars led to a growing autonomy and international recognition, but at great cost. Gallery 3 – Forged in FireThe Second World War, 1931-1945 Canada’s fight against dictatorships overseas transformed the country and its place in the world. Gallery 4 – A Violent PeaceThe Cold War, Peacekeeping, and Recent Conflicts, 1945 to the present Canada became a respected international player through its commitments to Western defence and peacekeeping. 5 – The Royal Canadian Legion Hall of HonourThe Royal Canadian Legion Hall of Honour explores Canada’s long history of honouring individuals, and how Canadians have remembered and commemorated their military past. 6 – LeBreton Gallery: The military technology collectionThe Military Technology Collection A diverse collection of vehicles, artillery and other large artefacts tell the personal stories of war, from the 17th century to the present. 7 – Regeneration HallAn Architecture of Hope Rising up to the highest point in the Museum with a tightly framed view of the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill, Regeneration Hall is a physical representation of hope for a better future. |
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