Easter at the Bunker 2022

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 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

Interpretation Diefenbunker: An Exhibition of the Canadian-Hungarian Artists Collective

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

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

2022 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 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. –

2022 Summer Spy Camp

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

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

50% off admission on July 1, 2022

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 with discounted admission on Friday, July 1, 2022. Date: Friday, July 1, 2022 Time: 10:00

2022 Cold War Speaker Series: Dr. Sean Maloney

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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.

2022 Cold War Speaker Series: Michelle Douglas and Christos Pantieras

Virtual Virtual

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:

2022 Toddlers’ Halloween Hunt

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

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

2022 Artist-in-Residence Exhibition: Artist Walkthrough November 12

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

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

2022 Cold War Speaker Series: Dr. Andrew Burtch

Virtual Virtual

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,

2022 Artist-in-Residence Exhibition: Artist Walkthrough December 11

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

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

Winterlude 2023

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

Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum 3929 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Join us at the Diefenbunker for Winterlude 2023! Winterlude has been held in Ottawa-Gatineau every year in February since 1979. This flagship winter festival celebrates Canada’s unique northern culture and climate. Rejoignez-nous au Diefenbunker pour le Bal de Neige de 2023! Le Bal de Neige a lieu chaque année en février à Ottawa-Gatineau depuis 1979...