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Canadian Museum of History Canada's national museum of human history. Visit our website for more More than 218,000 artifacts in the collection are accessible in an online database.
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Canada's national museum of human history, sharing its expertise in history, archaeology, ethnology and cultural studies both within Canada and abroad.
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With roots stretching back to 1856, it is one of Canada’s oldest public institutions. In addition to its ongoing exhibitions, including the spectacular Grand Hall and First Peoples Hall, each year the Museum presents a number of outstanding exhibitions focusing on Canadian and world history and civilizations. These exhibitions include those developed by the Museum as well as many produced by other Canadian or international institutions. The Museum is also home to the Canadian Children’s Museum, a 500-seat theatre and the CINÉ+, a 295-seat movie theatre equipped with a giant 3D screen and a giant dome. The Canadian Museum of History presents a rich variety of online content, including the exhibition Morning Star/Gambeh Then’ and the Virtual Museum of New France. Research activities are concentrated in the fields of history, archaeology, ethnology and cultural studies. The National Collection consists of more than four million artifacts, specimens, works of art, written documents, and sound and visual recordings.

The flags at the Museums will be flown at half mast until further notice to mark the national tragedy at Canadian Forces...
10/18/2026

The flags at the Museums will be flown at half mast until further notice to mark the national tragedy at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta on October 17, 2026. Our thoughts are with all military personnel and their loved ones.

Welcome to Wonder World ✹, a vibrant new family zone! Designed for curious kids ages 5 to 12 — and grown‑ups who love ex...
10/14/2026

Welcome to Wonder World ✹, a vibrant new family zone!

Designed for curious kids ages 5 to 12 — and grown‑ups who love exploring with them — this multi‑sensory environment invites families to build, create, celebrate, and explore together.

📍 Special Exhibitions (Level 2)

Learn more 🔗 https://www.historymuseum.ca/exhibitions/wonder-world

Roll up your sleeves! đŸ©ž On October 29, we’re hosting a HĂ©ma-QuĂ©bec Blood Drive at the Museum. The collection will take...
10/13/2026

Roll up your sleeves! đŸ©ž

On October 29, we’re hosting a HĂ©ma-QuĂ©bec Blood Drive at the Museum.

The collection will take place from 10 am to 5 pm in the Theatre Lobby at the Canadian Museum of History, 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, QC.

👉Book your appointment to donate today! (link to: https://www.historymuseum.ca/events/hema-quebec-blood-drive)

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â˜€ïžđŸ‚In October, we bring the fall colours to life at the Children’s Museum Studio. Kids can create their own suncatcher a...
10/10/2026

â˜€ïžđŸ‚In October, we bring the fall colours to life at the Children’s Museum Studio.

Kids can create their own suncatcher and take it home to brighten up a sunny window.

Included with Museum admission. Learn more: https://www.historymuseum.ca/events/leaf-suncatchers

Have you stepped into Napoleon’s world yet? 👀 Why not try it this Thanksgiving weekend? Using virtual reality, you can w...
10/09/2026

Have you stepped into Napoleon’s world yet? 👀 Why not try it this Thanksgiving weekend?

Using virtual reality, you can watch as epic battles, iconic landmarks, strategic triumphs, and personal reflections unfold all around you. Step beyond the Museum’s walls and experience the Napoleonic era at full scale — including a vivid journey through 19th-century Paris.

Come by the Canadian Museum of History and experience Napoleon – The Immersive Saga for yourself. Your journey into history awaits. đŸ„œâœš

TONIGHT: Zita Cobb at the Canadian Museum of History What can one community teach us about prosperity, culture and build...
10/08/2026

TONIGHT: Zita Cobb at the Canadian Museum of History

What can one community teach us about prosperity, culture and building a resilient future?

Join Zita Cobb in conversation with Museum curator Joanne Stober for Shaping Canada: In Conversation.

🕖 Tonight at 7 p.m.
📍 Canadian Museum of History
đŸŽŸïž $25 + tax

Still making plans for tonight? Join us!

Tickets: https://billets-tickets.museedelhistoire.ca/webstore/shop/ViewItems.aspx

10/07/2026

You care about your community. What would help it thrive? đŸ˜ïž

Zita Cobb’s work on Fogo Island offers a starting point.

Join her and curator Joanne Stober for a conversation about what’s possible when communities invest in themselves.

📅 Thursday, October 8 at 7 pm
📍 Canadian Museum of History
đŸŽŸïž $25 + tax

Bring your curiosity. Reserve your seat:
https://www.historymuseum.ca/events/zita-cobb

What can Fogo Island teach Canada? What happens when a community invests in its own people, culture and place? On Octobe...
10/06/2026

What can Fogo Island teach Canada?

What happens when a community invests in its own people, culture and place?

On October 8, join social entrepreneur Zita Cobb and Canadian Museum of History curator Joanne Stober for a conversation about community, economic resilience and the future of Canadian communities.

From a small island in Newfoundland and Labrador to an internationally recognized model of place-based economic development, Zita's work raises an important question:

Can investing in community reshape how we think about prosperity across Canada?

📅 Thursday, October 8 | 7 p.m.
📍 Canadian Museum of History
đŸŽŸïž $25 + tax

Details and tickets: https://www.historymuseum.ca/events/zita-cobb

Passionate about design and exhibitions?We’re looking for an Assistant, Exhibition Design. Bring your creativity and des...
10/05/2026

Passionate about design and exhibitions?

We’re looking for an Assistant, Exhibition Design.

Bring your creativity and design expertise to unique exhibition projects, from concept development and technical drawings to installation and final delivery.

📅Apply before October 25, 2026.

For more information on this position and other job opportunities, visit the link :
https://tre.tbe.taleo.net/tre01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=CMCC&cws=54&rid=1407

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Gatineau, QC
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