Journey through millennia of Canadian history.

Featuring countless stories of individuals and groups that shaped Canada, this signature exhibition offers an engaging and thought-provoking look at Canada’s history from time immemorial to the present day, and considers how the past continues to inform the present.

Divided into three galleries on two levels, the Hall begins with creation stories shared by Indigenous communities. You will see Indigenous objects and learn about their stories, followed by an exploration of contact with Europeans. Gallery 2 explores colonial life in Canada through Indigenous and European perspectives. Here you will learn how the formation of the nation reverberated across different communities. Life after 1919 is the focus of Gallery 3, where the objects on display document celebrated, contested and difficult chapters in Canada’s contemporary history, from popular culture to nationalism and residential schools. At the end of the exhibition, you are invited to share your vision for the future of Canada.

The Canadian Museum of History gratefully recognizes the Proud Supporters of the Canadian History Hall.