Canada: Museums & Archives for WW1
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Billy Bishop Museum, Owen Sound, Ontario
44.566187
-80.947636
Exhibitions, events, volunteering and education at the National Historic Site of the boyhood home of aviator Billy Bishop, VC.
Address: Billy Bishop Museum, 948 3rd Avenue West, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 4K4, Canada
Email: info@billybishop.org
Website: www.billybishop.org
Telephone: 519-371-0031
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Canadian War Museum/Musée Canadien de la Guerre, Ottawa
45.416993
-75.717140
The Canadian War Museum opened in May 2005. The museum aims to promote an understanding of Canada's military history, preserve artifacts related to the nation's military history and to encourge the public to reflect the service and sacrifice of those who have served in the Canadian military. The museum offers a range of permanent, special, virtual and travelling exhibitions throughout the year. The Military History Research Centre provides access to open and archive collections, database searches and assistance for researchers.
Online Resources
The Canadian War Museum offers a significant amount of useful online educational resources about the First World War in the form of:
- Introduction to the War and Canada's entry into the war
- History of the First World War with featured topics including Vimy Ridge, Trench Routine and Remembrance
- Objects and Photos of the First World War with over 700 images including featured topics on Uniforms, Art and Life at the Front
- Teacher Resources including lesson plans, book lists and recommended links.
Website: www.warmuseum.ca Canada and the First World War
Admission
Admission fee with concession rates available for children 3-12, senior citizens, students, groups and family groups. Museum Members have free admission.
Facilities for Visitors
A museum Boutique and online Boutique offer a wide variety of items for sale related to the museum's exhibitions.
The Mess Restaurant provides a varied menu.
For full information about visiting the museum and its archive collections go to the Canadian War Museum website.
Address: Canadian War Museum/Musée Canadien de la Guerre, 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0MB, Canada
Email: www.warmuseum.ca Contact form
Website: www.warmuseum.ca
Telephone (local): 819-776-7000
Telephone (toll free): 1-800-555-5621
Telephone (TTY for people with hearing disabilities): 819-776-7003