Join us on June 6 for, D-Day and the Battle of Normandy: 80 years on. Three of the Canadian War Museum’s historians will offer a glimpse into the campaign and its legacies.
Thursday, June 6 - 7:00 p.m.
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#DDay

Thanks to everyone who participated in our opening event for Outside the Lines – Women Artists and War. Here are a few images from the opening ceremony.
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Photo credit: Mark Holleron
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Minesweeper in Heavy Seas
Painted by Harold Beament
Beaverbrook Collection of War Art
CWM 19710261-1038

#SecondWorldWar #NavalHistory #RoyalCanadianNavy #WWII

Are you planning to visit the Museum Sunday May 26?
There will be road closures in downtown Ottawa during Race Weekend.
Please plan your route and allow extra time to get to the Museum. For more details, please visit
warmuseum.ca/visit/road-clo…

Join us for the official opening of Outside the Lines. Tonight at 6pm.
All details here: warmuseum.ca/outside-the-li…
#OutsideTheLinesCWM

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Join us on May 23 for the opening of Outside The Lines – Women Artists and War, our latest special exhibition!

Find out more: warmuseum.ca/outside-the-li…

#OutsideTheLinesCWM #MilitaryArt #MilitaryHistory #WarArt #ArtHistory

This bottle held rum specially distilled for the Royal Canadian Navy. Rum, and the ceremonies and customs associated with it, hold a prominent place in naval traditions. #NavalHistory #RoyalCanadianNavy

Anti-Aircraft Gun Near Nijmegen Bridge
Painted by Captain Alex Colville
Beaverbrook Collection of War Art
CWM 19710261-2024

#WarArt #Beaverbrook #SecondWorldWar #AlexColville #WWII #SWW

Military mining was a battlefield tactic used during the First World War. Mining operations were essential in preparing for the Canadian advance during the Battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917. This aerial photograph illustrates the major trench lines around the ridge. #WW1

Join us on May 24 for, Art Talk: War Art Reframed - Women and Conflict. Moderated by Outside the Lines curator Dr. Stacey Barker, this event explores the lives of the contemporary artists it features, and celebrates their vision, process, and work. warmuseum.ca/outside-the-li…

'Soldiers of the Soil’ was a national initiative run by the Canadian Food Board during the First World War. It encouraged adolescent boys to volunteer for farm service. The Canada Food Board created this lapel badge to recognize the ‘Soldiers of the Soil’. #FirstWorldWar

Eat Earlier in Comfort
Painted by Mrs Beulah Irene Rosen in 1943
Beaverbrook Collection of War Art
CWM 20060087-001

#SecondWorldWar #WarArt #Beaverbrook #WWII #CanadianHistory #MilitaryHistory

Discover an array of unique products perfect for souvenirs or gifts at our online boutique! From famous reproductions to exclusive finds like our Morse code t-shirt, there's something for everyone. Explore our selection today! warmuseum.ca/boutique/

Le 8 mai est le jour de la Victoire en Europe, qui commémore la fin de la Seconde Guerre mondiale en Europe. Cette peinture du capitaine d’aviation Alexander Paul Goranson capture l’esprit des citoyens britanniques célébrant la fin du conflit. #2GM #JourVE

May 8 is VE Day, which commemorates the end of the Second World War in Europe. This painting by Flight Lieutenant Alexander Paul Goranson captures the spirit of British citizens celebrating the end of the conflict.

#SecondWorldWar #WWII #WW2 #VEDay #MilitaryArt #WarArt

The first Flying Display team was created in 1929. Flying Siskins, their display featured loops, rolls and a grand finale with a formation spin of three turns. The team was an instant hit and the RCAF was thrilled in how Canadians cheered on the aviators above. #RCAF 100 #RCAF

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Join us on May 7, from 12 to 1 p.m., for the virtual launch of A Church At War: MacKay Presbyterian Church, New Edinburgh, and the First World War, by historian Alan Bowker. Learn more about the history of an Ottawa parish and its war effort! mailchi.mp/uottawa/a-chur….

Join us for Art Talk: War Art Reframed, an evening of conversation on art and conflict with artists who continue to break boundaries in their work. Buy premium tickets before May 12 and get VIP seating, a glass of wine and a cheese plate!
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