Canadian War Museum, Military museum in LeBreton Flats, Canada.
The Canadian War Museum is a military museum in LeBreton Flats that displays weapons, uniforms, vehicles, photographs, and personal accounts from conflicts involving Canadian forces. Its galleries span different periods and theaters of war with artifacts ranging from historical objects to modern equipment.
The museum was established in 1880 as a military collection and relocated to its current building in 2005. This move represented a shift toward a larger and more comprehensive presentation of Canada's military history.
The building honors the original Algonquin Anishinabe inhabitants of this land through architectural features and exhibitions that reflect their connection to the area.
The museum offers guided tours and interactive displays throughout its galleries to enhance your visit. Extended hours on Thursday evenings from September through April provide flexibility for those with limited daytime availability.
A specially designed window in Memorial Hall allows sunlight to illuminate the Unknown Soldier's headstone on November 11th at 11 AM each year. This moment creates a poignant intersection of architecture and remembrance.
Location: Ottawa
Inception: 1880
Architects: Raymond Moriyama, Alex Rankin
Official opening: 1880
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Fee: Yes
Address: Vimy Place
Opening Hours: May-June: Friday-Wednesday 09:00-17:00; July-August: Friday-Wednesday 09:00-18:00; May-August: Thursday 09:00-20:00; September-April: Friday-Wednesday 09:30-17:00; September-April: Thursday 09:30-20:00
Phone: +18005555621
Website: http://warmuseum.ca
GPS coordinates: 45.41722,-75.71722
Latest update: December 19, 2025 23:32
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