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  • Diefenbunker groundhog sitting in snow in the background of the Diefenbunker Museum entrance.

    Snowflake Scavenger Hunt | Chasse au trésor des flocons de neige

    Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Stay warm and explore our 100,000-square-foot underground museum as you search for snowflakes and other signs of winter in our Snowflake Scavenger Hunt.   Families will be given a guide for…

  • Indigenous medicine bag by Makatew Workshops at a Winterlude 2024 event in the Diefenbunker Museum with Winterlude 2025 logo.

    Winterlude 2025: Indigenous Craft Workshop | Atelier d’artisanat autochtone

    Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Appreciate the diversity of Indigenous cultures through an interactive workshop where you’ll create a traditional Indigenous craft, facilitated by Makatew Workshops.  The Diefenbunker values art as a means for expressing…

  • A child and parent move magnetic objects on a board to complete an emergency preparedness activity.

    March Break at the Diefenbunker

    Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    This March Break, descend into history and immerse yourself in stories from the past. Explore a four-storey underground bunker and former Cold War communications headquarters at the Diefenbunker. > Participate…

  • A colorful mushroom mural with a plush toy in front.

    Easter at the Bunker 2025

    Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    Spring has sprung! You're invited to burrow underground and join our groundhog Bunker Buddy, Pudge, for some family fun at the Diefenbunker's annual spring event. See what treats the Easter Bunny has left behind for you as you explore our four-storey Cold War bunker while searching for signs of spring. Decorate an egg at our...

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  • Group of people gathered outside a white industrial building with an open garage door.

    2025 Doors Open Ottawa at the Diefenbunker

    Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    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...

  • A dancer gracefully extends her arm while a violinist plays behind her.

    Refuge of Meaning: Live performance by the Re:Imagine Collective

    Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Experience a unique musical and dance performance, 75 feet underground, inspired by the Diefenbunker’s creation and the themes of protection and belonging.  Refuge of Meaning is a performance work that…

  • Father and son wearing red shirts, walking hand in hand at an outdoor event.

    Canada Day at the Diefenbunker

    Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    The Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum will be opening its blast doors with discounted admission for visitors on Monday, July 1, 2024. Date: Monday, July 1, 2024 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. with designated entry time slots every 15 minutes. The last entry time slot is at 2:00 p.m. Cost: Discounted admission at 50% off the...

  • Two men in vintage attire engaged in conversation with a projected map behind them.

    Dief the Chief: October ’62

    Dief the Chief: October ’62
    Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    Dief the Chief: October ’62 is making its return this summer! Join us as we welcome actor Pierre Brault in this touring play throughout the Diefenbunker that blends storytelling and history in a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience, 75 feet underground. 2025 Dates - July 18, 23, 25, August 15, 20, 22, and September 12, 17, 19.

  • Two men in vintage attire engaged in conversation with a projected map behind them.

    Dief the Chief: October ’62

    Dief the Chief: October ’62
    Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    Dief the Chief: October ’62 is making its return this summer! Join us as we welcome actor Pierre Brault in this touring play throughout the Diefenbunker that blends storytelling and history in a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience, 75 feet underground. 2025 Dates - July 18, 23, 25, August 15, 20, 22, and September 12, 17, 19.

  • Two men in vintage attire engaged in conversation with a projected map behind them.

    Dief the Chief: October ’62

    Dief the Chief: October ’62
    Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    Dief the Chief: October ’62 is making its return this summer! Join us as we welcome actor Pierre Brault in this touring play throughout the Diefenbunker that blends storytelling and history in a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience, 75 feet underground. 2025 Dates - July 18, 23, 25, August 15, 20, 22, and September 12, 17, 19.

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