Posts by Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum
Olivia Johnston and Neeko Paluzzi selected as Diefenbunker’s 2025 Artists-in-Residence
Le français suit. Ottawa, Ontario, April 29, 2025 — The Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum is proud to announce Olivia Johnston and Neeko Paluzzi as its 2025 Artists-in-Residence. Both artists…
Read MoreLighting the way in the Diefenbunker: The Big Beam Flashlight
“You don’t realize how dark dark is ’til you’re in here and the power goes out. Like, it’s so black, you just, you see nothing.” Wayne Byrne, Diefenbunker Control/Machine Room…
Read MoreWhat would you take into the bunker?
Over the past year, we’ve invited visitors to imagine themselves in the role of the 500 to 600 government officials, military personnel, and civilians who, in the event of a…
Read MoreRadio in the Cold War and Beyond
A time of uncertainty It’s 1960, and relations between the United States and the USSR are growing increasingly tense. The world watches as two superpowers stand on the brink of…
Read MoreCelebrating ten years of Artists-in-Residence at the Diefenbunker Museum
Ottawa, Ontario, December 10, 2024 — The Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Artist-in-Residence Program. Since 2014, the Diefenbunker’s program has fostered connections between…
Read MoreCheers to a successful Whisky Tasting Fundraiser
On Saturday, November 16, 2024, the Diefenbunker hosted its highly anticipated Whisky Tasting Fundraiser. This signature annual gathering brought together whisky lovers and history enthusiasts for a night of delicious…
Read More2024 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…
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