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The Diefenbunker is a powerful reminder of our world on the edge of nuclear war. It tells the story of Canada’s resourcefulness, preparedness, and extraordinary efforts to safeguard our way of life in the face of a nuclear catastrophe.

Your gift makes a difference as we continue to share important lessons for future generations. Help us preserve this window into the past and to keep our blast doors open to visitors like you.

The Diefenbunker is an independent charitable organization (#869747691 RR 0001). Cash donations are our most common way of giving, and you will receive an immediate tax receipt.

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Students raise their hands as they participate in an educational program in the War Cabinet Room at the Diefenbunker.

Thank you to our #GivingTuesday donors!

We are grateful to all those who contributed to our 2024 GivingTuesday campaign in support of history education, helping the museum to raise over $5,000.

With your gift, you are supporting projects in 2025 including these and more:

  • Designing and facilitating our curriculum-linked educational programs that immerse students in Cold War history
  • Creating and distributing educational resources and lesson plans for classrooms
  • Providing transportation to school groups travelling to and from the museum
  • Welcoming external researchers to access our collections and archives
  • Conducting in-house research to expand our platform of Cold War resources

Thank you for your generous support in providing impactful educational experiences!

Congratulations for all your efforts in the past year.

Thanks for maintaining a great piece of Canadian history!

Beau travail. Merci. Continue the great work.

Proud to be associated with the Diefenbunker.