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 eyes of Prime Minister Diefenbaker as he carries out his duties inside...
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 learn about North America’s first lines of defence during the...
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 an investment of $977,753 from the federal...
Today, we mark a significant anniversary at the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum. On June 5, 1994, the Diefenbunker was formally declared a national historic site, recognized for its importance as Canada’s most significant Cold War artifact and for its unique...
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...
Le français suit. Ottawa, Ontario, April 29, 2024 — The Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum is pleased to announce Don Kwan as its 2024 Artist-in-Residence. Don’s residency will culminate in a multi-sensory exhibition honouring the vital contributions made by...
On April 23, 2024, we introduced a sensory bag program at the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum! This new offering was developed by the Ottawa Museum Network for their member museums, to be implemented as a specialized resource for visitors. These backpacks...
Over the last several months, we’ve been asking visitors to step into the shoes of the 500 to 600 government officials, military personnel, and civilians who had designated roles within the Diefenbunker between 1962 and 1994. These roles, ranging from health care...
We are commemorating the 10th anniversary of our Artist-in-Residence program, which has fostered connections between the museum, local artists, and the wider Ottawa community since 2014. The Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum is seeking applications for its...
Thanks to funding through the Digital Access to Heritage component of Canadian Heritage’s Museums Assistance Program (MAP), the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum has been able to take significant steps toward digitizing its collections holdings. In August of...
