Since June 27, 1998, the Diefenbunker has been operating as a one-of-a-kind museum and national historic site. For 25 years, we have proudly offered an immersive look into the past by bringing Canada’s Cold War artifacts and stories to life. The Diefenbunker has...
Le français suit. Ottawa, Ontario, June 27, 2023 — The Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum is celebrating its 25th anniversary as a one-of-a-kind museum and national historic site. Twenty-five years ago today — with this Cold War artifact at risk of being lost...
Monday, May 15, 2023 — We are thrilled to have been selected as a funding recipient through Digital Museums Canada! Thanks to an investment by Digital Museums Canada, we will be able to create an interactive digital platform for young audiences to learn about...
Ottawa, Ontario, April 26, 2023 — The Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum is pleased to announce Wind Up Radio as its 2023 Artist-in-Residence. Through video and original music, this collaborative duo will explore what it means to be prepared in the face of an...
Wednesday, November 30, 2022 — We are pleased to announce the completion of our Interpretive Trail! Thank you Sign FX for helping us bring this new immersive visitor experience to life. Thursday, April 13, 2023 — As the weather gets warmer, and the snow continues...
On Monday, March 20, 2023, passersby may have noticed a sky-high crane at our site lifting large equipment along the bunker hillside. We are eager to share a behind-the-scenes look at this major capital project for the Diefenbunker. Due to generous funding we have...
Ottawa, Ontario, March 3, 2023 — The Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum is pleased to announce the opening of two new permanent exhibitions that invite visitors on an immersive journey through Canada’s Cold War history. Through diverse stories and unique...
On November 26, 2022, we launched our new virtual reality experience! The year is 1962. The Cuban Missile Crisis is over, but the Soviets have launched a nuclear attack on Canada’s capital. You have made it to the end of a 30-day lockdown period and have been given...
On November 17, 2022, we held the final session in our 2022 Cold War Speaker Series, where we were delighted to welcome Dr. Andrew Burtch, the Canadian War Museum’s post-1945 Historian and Carleton University’s Adjunct Research Professor. Dr. Burtch presented his...
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...
