October 1962. A world on the brink of nuclear war! Relive the heart stopping story of the Cuban Missile Crisis through the eyes of Canada’s 13th Prime Minister, John “Dief the Chief” Diefenbaker. Travel with “Dief” through the Diefenbunker, into the war room as he and the world watch the USA and USSR face off […]
Le Musée Diefenbunker et Pierre Brault, dramaturge plusieurs fois primé et acteur d’Ottawa, ont collaboré à la création d’un voyage spectaculaire et dynamique à travers la vie et l’époque de l’un des dirigeants les plus progressistes du Canada – John Diefenbaker. Dief the Chief: October 62 est une pièce différente de tout ce que vous avez pu expérimenter. […]
Celebrate the Tulip Fest at the Bank of Canada Museum! Fold an origami tulip with beautiful, bank note inspired paper. Simplified for kids, it’s not so hard as you’d imagine.
Celebrate Tulip Fest at the Bank of Canada Museum! Kids can make themselves a pot for their origami tulip, but there’s a catch. Sorry, kids, you have to do it on a budget. We are an economics museum, after all.
Join Pinhey's Point Historic Site as they kick-off the 2019 season! Relax as you explore their beautiful grounds and enjoy a sampling of the demonstrations and activities they have planned for the summer from heritage cooking and gardening to lawn games and more. Inside the museum, learn more about the history of the Pinhey family […]
The Cumberland Heritage Village Museum is celebrating all things dairy! Explore their new permanent exhibition, Dairy in the Interwar Period, and enjoy activities inspired by local dairy farming history. Learn more about the heritage breed animals on site with a farm animal tour, emboss your own vintage-inspired dairy token, see how you measure up to […]
Fairfields Heritage House has taken inspiration from their Makers at the Museum series to explore the history and DIY techniques behind some of their favourite self-care treats. Add essential oils to create a bath bomb, roll a beeswax candle, and create your own tea mix. Learn more about the fascinating history of Bell family women […]
Celebrate Mom this Mother's Day with a trip to the Diefenbunker! We will have fun family activities such as card making for mom, a Mother's Day themed scavenger hunt, and a movie playing! Tea and cookies will also be available for guests. Mothers get in for free when accompanied by child.
Sunday, May 12 with seatings at 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 2:30 pm. Cost: $23.10 per seat (reservations are required). Share a special Mother’s Day experience with your loved ones. The beautiful grounds at the historic Billings Estate provide a unique backdrop as you enjoy a delicious three-tier tea service to celebrate the mother-figures in […]