Diefenbunker Museum

Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum

Follow Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum

Ponder the Cold War as you tour this four-storey underground bunker in rural Ottawa. Originally designed to ensure the continuity of Canada’s government during a nuclear attack, it's now a National Historic Site.

The Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum reminds us that the world was once on the edge of nuclear war but chose peace instead. Experience its exhibitions, programs and events—including popular escape-room adventures—to get a chilling glimpse into Canada's past.

Tour recreated government work spaces, living quarters and cryptographic areas, filled with vintage maps, old telephones and early computers. Highlights include the Prime Minister's Suite, the War Cabinet and the Bank of Canada Vault. Public tours suitable for all ages are offered year round, in English and French.

More Details

Address
3929 Carp Road Ottawa
Local
Toll Free
Major credit cards accepted
Accessibility: Washrooms
Full
Dates & Hours of Operation
Wednesday - Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ; Saturday - Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Reservations (General Public)
Recommended
Reservations (Large Groups)
Required
Onsite Parking
Free
Distance to Shaw Centre (km)
41
Distance to Parliament Hill (km)
39
Distance to airport (km)
45
Admission (regular adult price)
16 CAD to 30 CAD
Time Needed to Visit
2
Student Friendly
Coach Parking
Onsite
Comp policy for the Driver and/or the Escort
Both
Group Menu Available
Group Rates Offered
Maximum Group Size
120
Group and FIT web page
Exhibit Loading Dock Available
Outdoor Venue Available 
Venue Accessibility: Entry
Full
Number of Meeting Rooms/Private Spaces
8
Total Square Footage of Meeting Space
9396
Size of Largest Meeting Room (Square Feet)
3679
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room (Reception Style)
160
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room (Theatre Style)
200
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room (Banquet Style)
160
Meeting spaces
Space Area Banquet Theater Classroom U Shape Hollow Square Boardroom Half Rounds Reception
Allard Gallery 483 30 30
Alumni Gallery 336 30 30
Bank of Canada Vault 1770 60 60 50 40
Bank of Canada Vault Hallway 828
Dining Area 3679 150 100 50 150
Federal Warning Centre 558 20
Secretariat 691 10
Senior Officer's Lounge 330 15
War Cabinet Room 721 20

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