Museum of History

⚠️Reminder🧹 The Museum will be closed Jan.19-23, 2026, for annual maintenance. Take the opportunity to visit us online! 🎧️ Listen to our podcast Artifactuality bit.ly/4hiP0tz 💻 Read our blog bit.ly/4qS0uYX 📽 Go on a virtual tour bit.ly/4sBvlui

The CINÉ+ theatre will be closed for the day on February 23 for maintenance. But don’t worry – we’ll be screening films again on February 24. The Canadian Museum of History will remain open as usual during this time. Visit our website for hours and admission.

Heads up, visitors! 👋 The Canadian Children’s Museum will close early on Feb 10 at 4 pm for maintenance. We will welcome you back on Feb 11 at 9 am. The Canadian Museum of History will remain open as usual during this time. Visit our website for hours and admission. 🏛️✨

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🎶 It was here for a good time, Not a long time 🎶 And we hope you 🎶 had a good time 🎶 because we enjoyed sharing “Retro – Popular Music in Canada From the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s” with all of you. Please note that the Museum is closed for maintenance Jan.19-23. 🎶Trooper

It’s the last curtain call, the final encore! 🎶 Retro - Popular Music in Canada From the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s closes January 18. See the special exhibition before the final bow!

🎪🌍Bring the family to the Museum for “Atlas Géocircus – Entre mer et monde!” ✨ It's a show blending acrobatics, juggling, balancing, and contortion, exploring the wonders of the oceans! 🤸‍♂️🌊 📅 Jan31. 🎫 bit.ly/4q1zndK 🌟 25% off for members! Available in French only

It’s time to RUSH to the Museum to visit Retro! Before the exhibition closes on Jan.18, see Geddy Lee’s double neck electric bass 🎸, Alex Lifeson’s double neck electric 🎸 & Neil Peart’s 🥁➡️ bit.ly/3Q7rxz4 CMH 2001.122.2., 3 & 6, Rush Collection, gifts of the artists

Sam Glode’s story is not only about war or hunting — it is about relationships. Sam’s descendants continue to carry his stories and connection to Kespukwitk (SW N.S.), strengthening his legacy of care for the land, water, and community. bit.ly/4opCThb @mikmaweydebert

Last chance! ⏰ Free for kids 17 & under, 50% off for 18–24. Make your winter visit to the Museum unforgettable before January 15. 🎟️ Reserve today → historymuseum.ca/plan-your-visit #CanadaStrongPass

Born on Jan. 11, 1934, in Shawinigan, Québec, Joseph Jacques Jean Chrétien would leave his hometown but would always proudly remain “the little guy from Shawinigan” Read more about his career ➡️ bit.ly/49kiWCe 📷 Flyer, 1984. Gift of Grant Harper. CMH 2023-H0003_60_001

📘 Lexical Roots of Old Cree by K. Brousseau traces the roots of Cree words and how they live on in different dialects today. Based on decades of research and collaboration with Cree speakers, this book is an essential resource. 🌿 Get your copy. 📚 bit.ly/4bif736

The #Resistance150 movement challenged celebrations in 2017 by amplifying the voices of Indigenous artists. In 2025 we also saw a rise in patriotism. Read the latest blog post by Kristine McCorkell, to learn more. bit.ly/49npsIl 🎨 Morning Star, Alex Janvier

Bif Naked was inspired by many Canadian icons who paved the way—find out who in this video! Who inspires you? Visit Retro until January 18, 2026, to rediscover music that left its mark on a generation. bit.ly/3Q7rxz4

St. Onuphrius Ukrainian Catholic Church, the largest artifact in the Museum’s Canadian History Hall, is a consecrated, living church that reflects the living faith traditions of the greater Ukrainian community in 🇨🇦. Visit our blog to learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4h0PP9j

Sam Glode carried an extensive knowledge of plants and medicines passed down from his grandmother, Polly Labrador, a respected medicine woman. He understood how each plant supported the animals & people of Kespukwitk (SW N.S.) Visit ➡️ bit.ly/4opCThb @mikmaweydebert

Ribbon skirts have evolved over generations to become cultural symbols of tradition, adaptation & survival for Indigenous women. Jan.4 #NationalRibbonSkirtDay. This one, which evokes the importance of wild rice, was designed by D.White in 2021 for Autumn Peltier. CMH 2022.94.32.2

👀 Can you spot Bryan Potvin’s handprint? 🖐️ The singer–songwriter & guitarist from the indie rock band The Northern Pikes added it to his 🎸using glow in the dark paint. On display in Retro until Jan. 18! bit.ly/3Q7rxz4 🎸 CMH 2020.138.1, Bryan Potvin Collection

Warmth, light & family are often part of gatherings at this time of year. The techniques & patterns used to make this copper “manqal” (منقل) originated from the Ottoman period. This tradition of copper work continues today in Souk al-Nahhāsin, Tripoli’s coppersmith market, in 🇱🇧.

🎊Happy New Year! 🎉 Start the year with history. The Museum is open today, January 1, so join us for fun holiday activities, movies at the CINÉ+ and exhibitions. historymuseum.ca/events-and-pro…