Posts by Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum
2024 Cold War Speaker Series: Canada and NATO during the Cold War
On Thursday, November 14, we were pleased to host a virtual event with Dr. Susan Colbourn, who shared her insights and considerations into the past, present, and future of Canada’s…
Read MoreDiefenbunker 2024 Artist-in-Residence exhibition highlights “hidden heroes”
Ottawa, Ontario, November 8, 2024 — The Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum is pleased to launch its 2024 Artist-in-Residence exhibition, Hidden Heroes, featuring the work of Don Kwan. Hidden Heroes…
Read More2024 Cold War Speaker Series: Canada-US relations during the early part of the Cold War
On Thursday, October 17, we were pleased to host a virtual event with Dr. Asa McKercher, who shared his insights into the relationship between the Canadian and American governments leading…
Read More$166,000 in FedDev Ontario funding contributes to new museum access and offerings
Ottawa, Ontario, October 4, 2024 — The Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum gratefully acknowledges the federal government’s investment in museum projects that will enhance the visitor experience and improve access…
Read More2024 Cold War Speaker Series: Women in Canada’s Cold War Military
On the evening of Thursday, September 12, we welcomed an esteemed panel of guests to the Diefenbunker to discuss their experiences as trailblazing servicewomen in Canada’s military. The Cold War…
Read MoreSTRAD Supercomputer
Introducing STRAD (Signal Transmit, Receive, and Distribution): the automated message-handling system that significantly improved military communications and security during a period of global uncertainty. In today’s fast-paced world, we rely…
Read MoreOctober 1962: Diefenbaker’s dilemma
Storytelling and history blend together to create a unique theatrical experience: Dief the Chief: October ’62 takes you on a journey back in time to the Cuban Missile Crisis, seen through the…
Read MoreCanadian Forces Station (CFS) Carp Crest
Tucked away in the village of Carp, Ontario, lies a piece of Canadian history. The Diefenbunker, formally known as the Central Emergency Government Headquarters (CEGHQ), was built in response to the rising global tensions from the Cold…
Read MoreDocumenting the DEW Line
In 2023, we were thrilled to be selected as a funding recipient through Digital Museums Canada. This investment is for the creation of an interactive digital educational platform for young audiences to…
Read More$977,753 in federal funding supports a more environmentally friendly and accessible Diefenbunker Museum
Ottawa, Ontario, June 7, 2024 — The Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum gratefully acknowledges the federal government’s investment in museum projects to make the site more environmentally friendly and accessible. With…
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