special Events
pack your bags exhibit

Pack Your Bags! A Kid's Ticket to Travel

January 16 to April 11, 2010

The interactive exhibit features approximately 8 artifacts and 100 props, including costumes and books. Various activities invite children and families to join in the exciting adventure of five very different kinds of travel:

  • Journey to a new home
  • Visiting new places
  • Taking on new challenges
  • Joining in a celebration
  • and Taking imaginary trips to the destinations of our dreams.

 

The exhibit also has 2 videos and one sound game.

 

This exhibit was produced by The Canadian Museum of Civilization

The Just Society, CMC Collection; photo by Marie-Louise Deruaz

LOVE 'EM HATE 'EM: Canadians and their Politicians

April 24 - August 29, 2010

A thought-provoking exhibition which casts a new and fascinating light on the way that images of our elected leaders, and politicians' individual styles, can shape public opinion and political debate. Discover how cartoons, caricatures and other artifacts featuring some of Canada's most famous politicians contribute to the creation of public images that can win or lose them an election.

Content: 22 artifacts: political cartoons, sculptures, hats, pictures, and other unique humorous and critical objects.

Themes: Laurier, Diefenbaker, Trudeau, the Constitution, and other leaders.

This exhibit was produced by The Canadian Museum of Civilization

 

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