25 Artifacts: Geiger Counter
(23/25) In honour of the Diefenbunker’s 25th anniversary, we continue to highlight 25 artifacts from within our collections. With only a few more artifacts left to go, this week we are featuring a Geiger counter. The original Geiger counter was designed in 1908 by...
25 Artifacts: Transistor Radio
(22/25) In honour of the Diefenbunker’s 25th anniversary, we continue to highlight 25 artifacts from within our collections. This week, we are tuning it back to the 1950s and featuring a transistor radio. The transistor radio is a small portable radio receiver that...
25 Artifacts: Dresser
(21/25) As our 25th anniversary nears its end, we enter into the final stretch of our 25 artifact highlights! In celebration of this milestone year, we have been featuring never-before-seen artifacts from within the Diefenbunker’s collections. This week, we are...
25 Artifacts: Mirrlees 5-Cylinder Diesel Engine, Model ULA5
(20/25) As we continue to highlight 25 artifacts from within our collections for the Diefenbunker’s 25th anniversary, this week, in recognition of our newly unveiled Machine Room viewing platform, we are featuring a Mirrlees 5-Cylinder Diesel Engine. The Machine Room...
Whisky Tasting Fundraiser
On Friday, November 18, 2023, the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum was thrilled to host the return of our signature annual Whisky Tasting Fundraiser! We welcomed over one hundred people to this special event, to partake in tasteful whisky and food pairings, a...
$56,600 in OTF funding improves visitor accessibility at the Diefenbunker
Ottawa, ON, November 24, 2023 — The Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum gratefully acknowledges the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) for their investment of $56,600 in museum projects that will make its visitor spaces and experiences more inclusive. Today, MPP...
25 Artifacts: No Trespassing Sign, Department of National Defence
(19/25) In honour of the Diefenbunker’s 25th anniversary, we continue to highlight 25 never-before-seen artifacts from within our collections. This week, we are featuring a “No Trespassing” sign from the Department of National Defence. Secrecy was of the utmost...
2023 Cold War Speaker Series: Spies, Lies, and Macho Guys: Documenting RCMP Surveillance against the Women’s Liberation Movement in Canada
Yesterday, November 16, 2023, we held the final session in this year’s Cold War Speaker Series. Where we were pleased to welcome Dr. Christabelle Sethna, a historian and Full Professor in the Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies at the University of Ottawa, and...
25 Artifacts: Centennial Medal
(18/25) As we continue to highlight 25 artifacts from within our collections for our 25th anniversary, this week, in honour of Remembrance Day, we are featuring a Canadian Centennial Medal along with a ceremonial photo memorializing the day the medal was received. ...
25 Artifacts: Thrills Gum Package
(17/25) With the spooky surprises and tasty treats of Halloween having come and gone, to continue highlighting 25 artifacts from within the Diefenbunker’s collections for our 25th anniversary, we are unwrapping a not-so-tasty treat. This week’s artifact feature is a...