2017.10.v2.1

MUSEUM GUIDE

Le Guide du Musée est également offert en français.Supplementary guides are available in other languages.

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#HistoryMuseum

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vinc

e of

Can

ada

stam

p in

1851

.

The Museum’s movie theatre presents enriching adventures into the heart of

history and culture. Experience a wide assortment of inspiring films, each lasting

from 20 to 45 minutes. The entrance fee to the Museum includes access to CINÉ+.

MORE INFORMATION

To learn more about our special exhibitions, please see the What’s On brochure,

available at the Information desk.

BECOME A MEMBER

Members are savvy savers as of their third visit! A membership provides unlimited

access to the Museum of History, including the Children’s Museum and CINÉ+

documentaries, and to the Canadian War Museum.

FACILITIES RENTAL SERVICE

For your events, the Museum offers a wide range of rooms, each more dazzling

than the last.

819-776-7018 | banquets@historymuseum.ca

VISIT THE CANADIAN WAR MUSEUM

Don’t miss the Canadian War Museum, Canada’s national museum

of military history, affiliated with the Canadian Museum of History.

1 Vimy Place, Ottawa ON | 819-776-8600 | warmuseum.ca

THE WORK OF A HIGHLY TALENTED ARCHITECTOpened on June 29, 1989, the Canadian Museum of History is the work of celebrated Canadian architect Douglas Cardinal. The structure draws its inspiration from how Canada must have looked thousands of years ago. It is in many ways a monumental sculpture representing the Canadian landscape at the end of the last Ice Age.

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me

to t

he

Ca

na

dia

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f H

isto

ry

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2017.10.v2.1

MU

SEU

M

GU

IDE

Le Guide du M

usée est également offert en français.

Supplementary guides are available in other languages.

information@

historymuseum

.ca

historymuseum

.ca

#HistoryM

useum

LEVEL 1 – ALLOW 60 MINUTES

FIRST PEOPLES HALLDiscover the history and diversity of Canada’s Indigenous peoples.

LEVEL 1 – ALLOW 45 MINUTES

FIRST PEOPLES OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWESTAn integral part of the Grand Hall, this exhibition presents traditional house fronts and artifacts of the First Peoples of the Northwest Coast.

LEVEL 2 – ALLOW UP TO 3 HOURS

CANADIAN CHILDREN’S MUSEUMA world of fun and discovery awaits our younger visitors.

LEVEL 1 – ALLOW 20 MINUTES

GRAND HALLThe Grand Hall is the architectural focal point of the Museum and houses the world’s largest collection of totem poles.

LEVELS 3 AND 4 – ALLOW 90 MINUTES

CANADIAN HISTORY HALLWith more than 1,500 authentic artifacts, this exhibition traces Canada’s history from the dawn of human habitation to the present day. It bears witness to stories of conflict, struggle and loss, as well as accomplishment, success and hope, and tells a tale as vast and varied as the land itself. This new signature exhibition illuminates the enduring legacy of Canada’s past — a legacy that is alive, relevant and continually unfolding.

LEVEL 1 – ALLOW 20 MINUTES

TREASURES FROM LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES CANADAThis gallery features documents and artifacts of great historical significance to this country, from the collections of Library and Archives Canada.

LEVEL 1 – ALLOW 30 MINUTES

CANADIAN STAMP COLLECTIONThis exhibition presents every stamp issued in Canada — more than 3,000 — since the first Province of Canada stamp in 1851.

The Museum

’s movie theatre presents enriching adventures into the heart of

history and culture. Experience a wide assortm

ent of inspiring films, each lasting

from 20 to 45 m

inutes. The entrance fee to the Museum

includes access to CIN

É+.

MO

RE

INFO

RM

AT

ION

To learn more about our special exhibitions, please see the W

hat’s On brochure,

available at the Information desk.

BEC

OM

E A

ME

MB

ER

Mem

bers are savvy savers as of their third visit! A m

embership provides unlim

ited

access to the Museum

of History, including the C

hildren’s Museum

and CIN

É+

documentaries, and to the C

anadian War M

useum.

FAC

ILITIE

S RE

NTA

L SER

VIC

E

For your events, the Museum

offers a wide range of room

s, each more dazzling

than the last.

819-776-7018 | banquets@historym

useum.ca

VISIT

TH

E C

AN

AD

IAN

WA

R M

USE

UM

Don’t m

iss the Canadian W

ar Museum

, Canada’s national m

useum

of military history, affi

liated with the C

anadian Museum

of History.

1 Vim

y Place, Ottaw

a ON

| 819-776-8600 | warm

useum.ca

TH

E W

OR

K O

F A H

IGH

LY TA

LEN

TE

D A

RC

HIT

ECT

Opened on June 29, 1989, the C

anadian Museum

of History is the w

ork of celebrated C

anadian architect Douglas C

ardinal. The structure draws its inspiration from

how

Canada m

ust have looked thousands of years ago. It is in many w

ays a monum

ental sculpture representing the C

anadian landscape at the end of the last Ice Age.

Welcome to the Canadian Museum of History

WE OFFER A NUMBER OF OUTSTANDING EXHIBITIONS.

2017.10.v2.1

MU

SEU

M

GU

IDE

Le Guide du M

usée est également offert en français.

Supplementary guides are available in other languages.

information@

historymuseum

.ca

historymuseum

.ca

#HistoryM

useum

LEVEL 1 – ALLOW 60 MINUTES

FIRST PEOPLES HALLDiscover the history and diversity of Canada’s Indigenous peoples.

LEVEL 1 – ALLOW 45 MINUTES

FIRST PEOPLES OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWESTAn integral part of the Grand Hall, this exhibition presents traditional house fronts and artifacts of the First Peoples of the Northwest Coast.

LEVEL 2 – ALLOW UP TO 3 HOURS

CANADIAN CHILDREN’S MUSEUMA world of fun and discovery awaits our younger visitors.

LEVEL 1 – ALLOW 20 MINUTES

GRAND HALLThe Grand Hall is the architectural focal point of the Museum and houses the world’s largest collection of totem poles.

LEVELS 3 AND 4 – ALLOW 90 MINUTES

CANADIAN HISTORY HALLWith more than 1,500 authentic artifacts, this exhibition traces Canada’s history from the dawn of human habitation to the present day. It bears witness to stories of conflict, struggle and loss, as well as accomplishment, success and hope, and tells a tale as vast and varied as the land itself. This new signature exhibition illuminates the enduring legacy of Canada’s past — a legacy that is alive, relevant and continually unfolding.

LEVEL 1 – ALLOW 20 MINUTES

TREASURES FROM LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES CANADAThis gallery features documents and artifacts of great historical significance to this country, from the collections of Library and Archives Canada.

LEVEL 1 – ALLOW 30 MINUTES

CANADIAN STAMP COLLECTIONThis exhibition presents every stamp issued in Canada — more than 3,000 — since the first Province of Canada stamp in 1851.

The Museum

’s movie theatre presents enriching adventures into the heart of

history and culture. Experience a wide assortm

ent of inspiring films, each lasting

from 20 to 45 m

inutes. The entrance fee to the Museum

includes access to CIN

É+.

MO

RE

INFO

RM

AT

ION

To learn more about our special exhibitions, please see the W

hat’s On brochure,

available at the Information desk.

BEC

OM

E A

ME

MB

ER

Mem

bers are savvy savers as of their third visit! A m

embership provides unlim

ited

access to the Museum

of History, including the C

hildren’s Museum

and CIN

É+

documentaries, and to the C

anadian War M

useum.

FAC

ILITIE

S RE

NTA

L SER

VIC

E

For your events, the Museum

offers a wide range of room

s, each more dazzling

than the last.

819-776-7018 | banquets@historym

useum.ca

VISIT

TH

E C

AN

AD

IAN

WA

R M

USE

UM

Don’t m

iss the Canadian W

ar Museum

, Canada’s national m

useum

of military history, affi

liated with the C

anadian Museum

of History.

1 Vim

y Place, Ottaw

a ON

| 819-776-8600 | warm

useum.ca

TH

E W

OR

K O

F A H

IGH

LY TA

LEN

TE

D A

RC

HIT

ECT

Opened on June 29, 1989, the C

anadian Museum

of History is the w

ork of celebrated C

anadian architect Douglas C

ardinal. The structure draws its inspiration from

how

Canada m

ust have looked thousands of years ago. It is in many w

ays a monum

ental sculpture representing the C

anadian landscape at the end of the last Ice Age.

Welcome to the Canadian Museum of History

WE OFFER A NUMBER OF OUTSTANDING EXHIBITIONS.

7

89

10

65

2 3

4

3

1

1

2

LOWER LEVEL

MAIN ENTRANCE (LAURIER STREET)

CANADIAN HISTORY HALL

CANADIAN HISTORY HALL

ACCESS TO PARKING AND GROUP ENTRANCE

MAIN ENTRANCE

ENTRANCE

ENTRANCE

GROUP ENTRANCE

PANORAMA CAFÉ

RESOURCE CENTRE

GRAND HALL

CANADIAN STAMP

COLLECTION

TREASURES FROM LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES CANADA

FIRST PEOPLES HALL

SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS

SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS

GIFT SHOP

Bistro Boréal

THE HUB

TO GALLERIES 1 AND 2

GALLERY 3MODERN CANADA

GALLERY 2COLONIAL

CANADA

GALLERY 1EARLY CANADA

THEATRE

LEVEL 3

1 Canadian History Hall Lobby

2 Morning Star Mezzanine

LEVEL 2

3 Theatre Foyer

4 Haida Gwaii Mezzanine

LEVEL 1

5 Ateliers

6 Douglas Cardinal Salon

7 W. E. Taylor Salon

8 Four Seasons Salon

9 Nishga Girl Salon

10 Haida Gwaii Salon

LEGEND

Elevator

Elevator for persons with reduced mobility

Box Office

Information

Automated Teller

Nursing Room

Telephone

Washroom

Coat Check

FIRST PEOPLES OF THE NORTHWEST COASTTSIMSHIAN

PREHISTORY

ACCESS TO RIVER VIEW

SALON

4

PASSAGEWAY

Café Express

TO GALLERY 3

ACCESS TO CINÉ+

2017.10.v2.1

MUSEUM GUIDE

Le Guide du Musée est également offert en français.Supplementary guides are available in other languages.

information@historymuseum.ca

historymuseum.ca

#HistoryMuseum

LEV

EL

1 –

ALL

OW

60

MIN

UT

ES

FIR

ST P

EOP

LES

HA

LLD

isco

ver t

he h

isto

ry a

nd d

iver

sity

of

Can

ada’s

Indi

geno

us p

eopl

es.

LEV

EL

1 –

ALL

OW

45

MIN

UT

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FIR

ST P

EOP

LES

OF

TH

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CIF

IC N

OR

TH

WE

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n in

tegr

al p

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f the

Gra

nd

Hal

l, th

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xhib

ition

pre

sent

s tr

aditi

onal

hou

se fr

onts

and

ar

tifac

ts o

f the

Firs

t Peo

ples

of

the

Nor

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est C

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.

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’S

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and

dis

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awai

ts o

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er v

isito

rs.

LEV

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1 –

ALL

OW

20

MIN

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GR

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D H

ALL

The

Gra

nd H

all i

s th

e ar

chite

ctur

al fo

cal p

oint

of

the

Mus

eum

and

hou

ses

the

wor

ld’s 

larg

est c

olle

ctio

n of

to

tem

pol

es.

LEV

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3 A

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this

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hab

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the

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con

flict

, st

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s w

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s ac

com

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hmen

t, su

cces

s an

d ho

pe, a

nd te

lls a

tale

as

vast

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ried

as th

e la

nd it

self.

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igna

ture

exh

ibiti

on

illum

inat

es th

e en

durin

g le

gacy

of

Can

ada’s

pas

t — a

lega

cy

that

is a

live,

rele

vant

and

co

ntin

ually

unf

oldi

ng.

LEV

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This

gal

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feat

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doc

umen

ts

and

artif

acts

of g

reat

his

toric

al

sign

ifica

nce

to th

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ry, f

rom

th

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llect

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of L

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ry a

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ALL

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30

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OLL

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This

exh

ibiti

on p

rese

nts

ever

y st

amp

issu

ed in

Can

ada

— m

ore 

than

3,0

00

— s

ince

the

first

Pro

vinc

e of

Can

ada

stam

p in

1851

.

The Museum’s movie theatre presents enriching adventures into the heart of

history and culture. Experience a wide assortment of inspiring films, each lasting

from 20 to 45 minutes. The entrance fee to the Museum includes access to CINÉ+.

MORE INFORMATION

To learn more about our special exhibitions, please see the What’s On brochure,

available at the Information desk.

BECOME A MEMBER

Members are savvy savers as of their third visit! A membership provides unlimited

access to the Museum of History, including the Children’s Museum and CINÉ+

documentaries, and to the Canadian War Museum.

FACILITIES RENTAL SERVICE

For your events, the Museum offers a wide range of rooms, each more dazzling

than the last.

819-776-7018 | banquets@historymuseum.ca

VISIT THE CANADIAN WAR MUSEUM

Don’t miss the Canadian War Museum, Canada’s national museum

of military history, affiliated with the Canadian Museum of History.

1 Vimy Place, Ottawa ON | 819-776-8600 | warmuseum.ca

THE WORK OF A HIGHLY TALENTED ARCHITECTOpened on June 29, 1989, the Canadian Museum of History is the work of celebrated Canadian architect Douglas Cardinal. The structure draws its inspiration from how Canada must have looked thousands of years ago. It is in many ways a monumental sculpture representing the Canadian landscape at the end of the last Ice Age.

Wel

co

me

to t

he

Ca

na

dia

n M

use

um

o

f H

isto

ry

WE

OFF

ER

A N

UM

BE

R O

F O

UTS

TAN

DIN

G

EX

HIB

ITIO

NS.