August is Archaeology Month! Throughout August, we will be highlighting the archaeology of the Cold War as we unveil material remains of the past. Archaeology gives insight into history by voicing the involuntary (or voluntary) silence of the past. The Cold...
Wednesday, July 6, 2022 — We are grateful to FedDev Ontario for investing $600,000 in the Diefenbunker to support tourism relief and revitalization. These funds will go towards upgrading our facilities and exhibitions, allowing us to expand our inclusion of...
June of 2022 marks the 20th anniversary of VE3CWM, the amateur radio station operating out of the Diefenbunker. Since 2002, dedicated volunteers have been making voice and Morse code contacts with other radio operators around the world from underground in the...
Ottawa, Ontario, March 22, 2022 — The Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum is pleased to announce Ottawa-based visual artist Christos Pantieras as its 2022 Artist-in-Residence. In his work, Christos will draw inspiration from the intersection of 2SLGBTQ+ history...
- March 4, 2022 - The Diefenbunker and our Board of Directors stand in solidarity with Ukraine and all its people in their courageous defence of sovereignty. As Canada's Cold War Museum, we do not condone war or aggression; we seek to further our understanding of...
Ottawa, Ontario, November 2, 2021 — The Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum is pleased to launch its 2021 Artist-in-Residence exhibition, featuring the work of Algonquin artist Mairi Brascoupé. Opening Saturday, November 6, 2021, Akìmazinàzowin | An Image of the...
Ottawa, ON (June 21, 2021): The Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum is thrilled to announce Algonquin artist, Mairi Brascoupé, a member of Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg, as its Artist-in-Residence for 2021. Mairi hopes to explore our understanding of place during...
The Diefenbunker Board of Directors is pleased to announce two new appointments. The Board, and the entire staff of the Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum, welcomes Susan McLeod as President of the Board and Joanne Charette as Vice-President of the museum.Susan...
$400,000 from the Canadian Experiences Fund to Help Improve Visitor Experience at Canada’s Cold War Museum Ottawa, Ontario – March 4, 2020: The Diefenbunker, Canada’s Cold War Museum, is ready to transform the overall experience for its visitors, to...
