Ottawa, Ontario, May 29, 2024 — The Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum welcomes its one-millionth visitor since the museum opened to the public in 1998.
To celebrate this historic moment, the one millionth visitor and their accompanying guests were offered free museum admission. All visitors could enjoy a selection of free limited-edition merchandise available throughout the day.
This milestone comes just a few days ahead of the 30th anniversary of the Diefenbunker’s national historic site designation, a testament to the enduring significance of the Diefenbunker in our nation’s history and its ongoing impact today.
“We are so proud to be able to celebrate this historic milestone. Thank you to each of our one million visitors who have supported the museum over the last 26 years — you have allowed us to thrive as a one-of-a-kind immersive and educational history destination for local, national, and international visitors.”
Christine McGuire, Diefenbunker Executive Director
One million people know what’s beneath the surface at the Diefenbunker — do you? Descend into history and explore a one-of-a-kind museum and national historic site. The Diefenbunker is open seven days a week this summer. Book your visit today.
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The Diefenbunker’s one-millionth visitor, Lilian Wilson, with the Diefenbunker’s Executive Director, Christine McGuire. Image courtesy of the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum.
Additional images are available upon request.
For more information, please contact:
Jordan Vetter
Marketing and Communications Manager
Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum
[email protected]
613-839-0007 x274
About the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum
The Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum is Ottawa’s immersive history destination, inside an impressive four-storey underground facility that operated as the country’s central communications headquarters during the Cold War. Since 1998, the Diefenbunker has operated as a one-of-a-kind museum, national historic site, and independent charitable organization, preserving important Canadian Cold War stories and artifacts. Through award-winning exhibitions, tours, programs, events, and escape rooms, the museum promotes the importance of understanding our past, for present and future generations to strive to build a more peaceful future.
Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum
diefenbunker.ca | @diefenbunker
3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario K0A 1L0
