Treasures of the Collection (2006-2009) featured interesting and unusual items from the Diefenbunker's collections, especially popular culture and children's artefacts.
Canada’s Continuity of Government Program (2003 to 2008) followed the development of the Continuity of Government program from its inception in the late 50s to its decommissioning in the mid 90s. The CoG was the raison d’etre for the government’s cross country system of nuclear war shelters, including the Diefenbunker. Over a 100 archival briefing slides illustrated various aspects of the program and its organization.
Portrait of a Fortress (Fall 2006 - Spring 2007) showcased the paintings of local artist Marcia Lea. Lea captured her interpretation of the feeling of the Diefenbunker by painting interior scenes on canvas.
Hiroshima-Nagasaki: The Cost of Peace. (November 2002 – March 2003) Hiroshima-Nagasaki: The Cost of Peace was an exhibition detailing the horrors of nuclear war and presenting a strong call for peace. It was a joint creation of the two Japanese cities, the only places on earth that have ever been subjected to the wartime use of nuclear weapons. The exhibition’s objective was to promote peace by presenting a compelling picture of what was, and could possibly be again.
Spy Tools & Spy Toys. (February - September 2002). Exhibition featuring items from a local enthusiast's collection of children's clandestine toys, including items such as Secret Sam, Batman cards, James Bond, Spiderman and Get Smart.
The Avro Arrow: A Dream Denied. (Fall 2001) Peter Zuring, author of a number of books on the Arrow, gave a talk on the Avro Arrow and officially opened this exhibit.
The Atomic Photographers Guild: Visibility and Invisibility in the Nuclear Era. (Spring and Summer 2001) Photographic exhibition featuring the work of Berlyn Brixner, James Crnkovich, Robert Del Tredici, Blake Fitzpatrick, Harris Fogel, Carole Gallagher, Kenji Higuchi, Yoshito Matsushige, David McMillan, Patrick Nagatani, Mark Ruwedel, Paul Shambroom and Hiromi Tsuchida.
Singular Fission. (Summer and Fall 2000) A group of Gatineau, Quebec-based art devotees called AXENÉO7 created an exhibit of Cold War-oriented art, photographs and sculpture which was put on display in various spaces throughout the bunker. It assembled an eclectic assortment of exhibits which were integrated into the standard tours of the facility. The artists involved included Kim Adams, A&B associés, Guy Blackburn, Josée Dubeau, Denis Farley, Adrian Göllner, Wanda Koop, George Legrady, Liz Magor, Sophie Ristelhueber, Jana Sterbak, Annie Thibault, Hiromi Tsuchida and Ivan Binet. A comprehensive, illustrated catalogue was produced (available for viewing from the Museum’s archives).