Special Exhibits

Hockey

March 10 – October 9, 2017
Canadian Museum of History

For millions of Canadians, winter means hockey and hockey means everything. Be there when the puck drops on Hockey. Watch historic highlight reels. Get close to the greats with one-of-a-kind artifacts. Share your passion with interactive components. Find out why hockey holds pride of place in the hearts of Canadians.

An exhibition developed by the Canadian Museum of History and presented in partnership with Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Archaeology and History Complex.

Vimy ‒ 100 Years

April 6 – November 12, 2017
Canadian War Museum

In 2017, the War Museum will present a multi-faceted exhibition and programming schedule exploring the Battle of Vimy Ridge and its meaning 100 years later.

Horse Power – The Paul Bienvenu Carriage Collection.

March 24, 2016 – January 7, 2018
Canadian Museum of History

Exquisite craftsmanship blends with the romance of bygone days in this sumptuous exhibition of 18 horse-drawn sleighs and carriages, handcrafted between 1770 and 1950, and on loan from Québec’s Musées de la civilisation Paul-Bienvenu Carriage Collection.

An exhibition developed by the Musées de la civilisation, Quebec City, and presented by the Canadian Museum of History, Gatineau.

To learn more details about Horse Power, read the Ottawa Insider article – Horse Power: Exhibit presents unique piece of Canadian heritage.

Canadian and Indigenous Galleries

Opens June 15, 2017
National Gallery of Canada

In June 2017, the Gallery will unveil its re-envisioned Canadian and Indigenous Galleries. Not since its construction in 1988 has the Gallery seen such an extensive rethink of this 45,000-square-foot space. Inuit and Aboriginal art as well as contemporary art will be presented in a chronological manner leading up to 2017. Special exhibits at the Gallery in 2017 will include the Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts, Laurent Amiot and the Canadian Biennial, which will highlight recent acquisitions of Canadian art.

Canada Goose Arctic Gallery

Opens June 21, 2017
Canadian Museum of Nature

Upon entering the gallery, the Arctic will be introduced through a multimedia experience using sound, light and images, developed by the museum in partnership with the National Film Board. Visitors then enter the wing, where they immerse themselves in the Arctic’s natural history and human connections through four broad themes: climate, geography, sustainability and ecosystems. Each section features specimens or artifacts, interactive games and activities, videos and infographics to share the relevance of each theme to the story of the Arctic.

Canadian History Hall

Reopens July 1, 2017
Canadian Museum of History

The museum closed a hall about a year ago to renovate and make room for the new Canadian History Hall. The history of Canada’s First Nations people is expected to be more prominently displayed in this new hall. According to the museum, this new hall will house the largest and most comprehensive exhibition about Canadian history ever created!

Bank of Canada Museum

Reopens July 1, 2017

Formerly known as the Currency Museum of the Bank of Canada, this museum closed to the public just over a year ago to undergo renovations. It will reopen in 2017 in a newly renovated building on Sparks Street. Here, you will find the most comprehensive collection of Canadian coins, tokens and paper money.

Canada Science and Technology Museum

Reopens November 17, 2017

Home to massive steam powered trains and many other Canadian technological advancements, this museum is currently closed as it is undergoing an $80.5-million renovation. The renovation will see new exhibition spaces, fire-suppression systems as well as modern exterior and interior facades put in place, among many other things.