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, […]

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 […]