The Easter Bunny let us in on a secret — the Diefenbunker is on its list of stops this year! Join us underground for some springtime fun. You’re invited to explore the bunker as you search for signs of spring that the Easter Bunny has left behind, like camouflaged eggs and flowers. Participate in other […]
Drawing on themes of collective memory and immigration, this exhibition showcases artwork by 28 Canadian-Hungarian artists. Through their works and in a variety of mediums, these artists explore their diverse responses and reactions to the Cold War, the Diefenbunker site, and their connections to our current times. Curator: Alex Brzezinski Participating Artists: Susan Bárdos-Dobbek, Andrew Benyei, […]
By reservation only, the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum will be opening its blast doors for free for Doors Open Ottawa on Saturday, June 4, 2022. Please be advised that if you do not have a reservation, you will not be allowed entry into the Diefenbunker. Date: Saturday, June 4, 2022 (one day only!) Time: 10 a.m. – […]
We’re calling on all secret agents between the ages of 6 and 12 to join us at the Diefenbunker this summer to learn the art of espionage. Summer Spy Camp dives into every aspect of what makes a top-notch secret agent. From coding to disguising, to practicing observational skills and using science and technology, Spy […]
By reservation only, the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum will be opening its blast doors with discounted admission on Friday, July 1, 2022. Date: Friday, July 1, 2022 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., timed entry every 30 minutes Price: Discounted admission at 50% off the regular ticketed price. Details: - Tickets must be reserved […]
We invite you to join us virtually this fall to hear from experts about a variety of relevant Cold War themes and events. Dr. Sean Maloney discusses Nuclear War Films as a part of the Cold War Speaker Series hosted by the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum. Date: Thursday, September 22, 2022 Time: 7:00 p.m. […]
We invite you to join us virtually this fall to hear from experts about a variety of relevant Cold War themes and events. Michelle Douglas and Christos Pantieras discuss the LGBT Purge as a part of the Cold War Speaker Series hosted by the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum. Date: Thursday, October 6, 2022 Time: […]
Our annual Toddlers’ Halloween Hunt is back! Join us for a day of family-friendly fun to get into the Halloween spirit. Come dressed in your favourite costume and explore a 100,000-square-foot underground museum with your little ones. Search for stations throughout the bunker to find treats, crafts, and other fun activities. Keep an eye out […]
Join us for an Artist Walkthrough! Meet with artist Christos Pantieras in the Bank of Canada Vault at the Diefenbunker to learn more about the 2022 Artist-in-Residence exhibition. Saturday, November 12, 2022, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Sunday, December 11, 2022, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Admission to this drop-in event and […]
We invite you to join us virtually this fall to hear from experts about a variety of relevant Cold War themes and events. Dr. Andrew Burtch discusses Canada, the Cold War, and the Korean War as a part of the 2022 Cold War Speaker Series hosted by the Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum. Date: Thursday, […]