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Canadian Museum of History

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The Canadian Museum of History welcomes over 1.2 million visitors each year to its celebrated complex in the heart of the National Capital Region, making it the country’s most-visited museum.
Location
Gatineau, Canada
Founded in
1856

Current events

These gold, silver and amber pieces were found in the grave of an Illyrian woman, suggesting she had power and high standing in her community, Iron Age, 550–450 BCE. Courtesy of the National Museum of Serbia and the Canadian Museum of History
First royals of Europe
5 Apr 2024 — 19 Jan 2025

Permanent events

Grand Hall. Courtesy of Canadian Museum of History
Grand Hall
Permanent event
Children’s Museum. Courtesy of Canadian Museum of History
Children’s Museum
Permanent event
Upon its arrival, Stanley C. Hunt, his family, and many Museum staff participated in an outdoor eagle-down ceremony to bless the monument. Courtesy of the Canadian Museum of History
Indian residential school memorial monument
Permanent event

Past events

Doc McStuffins. Courtesy of Canadian Museum of History
Doc McStuffins
25 Jan — 18 May 2020
Neanderthal. Courtesy of Canadian Museum of History
Neanderthal
17 May 2019 — 26 Jan 2020
Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood. Courtesy of Canadian Museum of History
Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood
28 Sep 2019 — 5 Jan 2020
Fragments of Humanity. Courtesy of Canadian Museum of History
Fragments of Humanity
1 Jul — 3 Nov 2019
William Notman. Courtesy of Canadian Museum of History
William Notman
23 Nov 2018 — 14 Apr 2019
Medieval Europe. Courtesy of Canadian Museum of History
Medieval Europe
8 Jun 2018 — 20 Jan 2019
Horse Power. Courtesy of Canadian Museum of History
Horse Power
24 Mar 2016 — 7 Jan 2018
Hot Wheels! Courtesy of Canadian Museum of History
Hot Wheels!
9 Sep 2017 — 7 Jan 2018
Box Brooch © The Swedish History Museum
Vikings
3 Dec 2015 — 17 Apr 2016

Canadian Museum of History

45.42954
-75.70947
Laurier Street, 100
Gatineau K1A 0M8 Canada
+1 800 5555621
www.historymuseum.ca
Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
From 9:30am to 5pm
Thursday from 9:30 am to 8 pm
Saturday and Sunday
From 9:30 am to 5 pm

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