Canadian Museum of History
Canadian Museum of History, Museum in Canada
The Canadian Museum of History is Canada's national museum of human history.
It was established in 1856, making it one of the oldest cultural institutions in North America.
The museum's primary purpose is to collect, study, preserve, and present material objects that illuminate the human history of Canada and the cultural diversity of its people.
Located in Gatineau, Quebec, the museum is open year-round and offers a variety of exhibitions, programs, and activities for all ages.
It houses more than four million artifacts, including the world's largest indoor collection of totem poles.
Location: Gatineau
Inception: 1856
Founder: Province of Canada
Architect: Douglas Cardinal
Official opening: 1856
Architectural style: Art Nouveau
Address: 100 rue Laurier, Gatineau, QC K1A 0M8 K1A 0M8
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: +8197767000
Email: information@museedelhistoire.ca
Website: historymuseum.ca
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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