Doors Open Ottawa at the Diefenbunker

By reservation only, the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum will be opening its blast doors to visitors for FREE for Doors Open Ottawa on Saturday, June 1, 2024.

Book your tickets for a free Highlights Tour, which will cover key areas in the Diefenbunker like the Blast Tunnel, the War Cabinet Room, and the Prime Minister’s Suite — ideal for first-time visitors to the museum! Tours will last approximately 30 minutes.

Details:
– Tickets must be reserved in advance, as there are designated entry times and limited spots available. No walk-up visitors will be admitted.
– Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your designated entry time for the start of the tour. Late arrivals may not be admitted.
– Highlights Tours are offered in English, with select French tours available.
– There will be no option for general admission or self-guided exploration of the museum — only the scheduled Highlights Tours.
– The Gift Shop will be open. We also encourage you to check out the free Interpretive Trail outside the museum.

Cost:
– While admission is free on June 1 for Doors Open Ottawa, we welcome donations to support our unique museum, national historic site, and independent charitable organization.

We look forward to welcoming you underground!

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The Diefenbunker is Canada’s most significant surviving Cold War artifact — it is an impressive four-storey underground facility that operated as the country’s central communications headquarters during the Cold War, ready at any moment in case of a nuclear attack.

Today, it is a one-of-a-kind museum and national historic site, preserving important Canadian Cold War stories and artifacts and welcoming visitors from all around the world. The Diefenbunker is a remarkable immersive history destination, offering a window into the past through award-winning exhibitions, tours, programs, events, and escape rooms.

Descend into history, 75 feet underground, and discover unforgettable experiences.