Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War MuseumDigital Doors Open Ottawa

  • In-person
  • Digital Doors Open
  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Videos
  • Virtual tours
  • Activities and games
  • Kid-friendly
  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse
Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum

The Diefenbunker is Canada’s most significant surviving Cold War artifact. It is an impressive four-storey underground facility that operated as the country’s central communications headquarters during the Cold War, ready at any moment in case of a nuclear attack. Now a museum, the Diefenbunker offers a one-of-a-kind experiential learning environment, coupled with award-winning programs, events and exhibitions.

The Diefenbunker is Canada’s most significant surviving Cold War artifact. It is an impressive four-storey underground facility that operated as the country’s central communications headquarters during the Cold War, ready at any moment in case of a nuclear attack. Now a museum, the Diefenbunker offers a one-of-a-kind experiential learning environment, coupled with award-winning programs, events and exhibitions. During Digital Doors Open, you can explore this site through a series of virtual tours, download some colouring pages from their collections, or keep busy with various jigsaw puzzles. And learn more in the video below from Historica Canada about the Cold War and the important role this site played.

Contact info

3929 Carp Road
Carp, Ontario

http://diefenbunker.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1959
Building type:AttractionHistorical landmarkMilitaryMuseum
Architect: Defense Construction Canada
Architectural style:Modernism

Dates/hours open

Jun 01, 10:00am - Jun 01, 03:00pm

Saturday only: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.