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Canada Aviation and Space Museum is
proud of our newest exhibition that
takes visitors on a journey through one
of the most defining chapters of our
global history the Cold War bursting
with rare artifacts and iconic aircraft
the exhibition offers insight into a
time of Social and technological change
in Canada in the Royal Canadian Air
Force and in the personal stories behind
the headlines the Cold War exhibition
showcases the magic that happens when
collaboration and expertise converge we
have brought together Partners from
across Academia government the Canadian
Forces and the Aerospace sector who have
helped us create an interactive and
engaging examination of this fascinating
time period and with over 70% of the
museum collection representing rural
Canadian Air Force history we are
honoured to launch this exhibition during
our Air Force's Centennial year in
preparation for this exhibition our team
is devoted extensive time and planning
to the relocation of aircraft within our
Museum and Reserve hanger we have also
worked with designers and partners to
create Hands-On learning opportunities
with new digital touch screens and the
Museum's first immersive experience a
recreated fallout shelter the museum is
grateful to have worked with people who
through their personal narratives
contribute to the richness of this
exhibition we've worked hand in hand with
individuals whose stories have often
remain
untold. I'm extraordinarily honoured but I
also feel very responsible to make sure
that I am telling my story as earnestly
and accurately as I can and that I
represent all of those other people who
will never have their voice that I
have the cold war exhibition offers a
unique opportunity to understand the
complexities of the time period and its
lasting impact on our country and our
world we look forward to welcoming you
to this exciting Exhibition at the
Canada Aviation and Space Museum
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Exhibition

The Cold War

Ongoing

The Cold War was a volatile period marked by international tensions, espionage and the threat of nuclear attack—but it was also a time of great technological and social change in the Royal Canadian Air Force, throughout Canada and around the world.

Journey through the tumultuous era that defined global geopolitics for just over half a century. Marvel at rare artifacts and iconic Cold War aircraft, engage with interactive displays and discover the personal stories behind the headlines in this thought-provoking and enlightening exhibition.

Exhibition highlights

  • Explore a replica basement fallout shelter and consider what supplies you might need for a two-week stay
  • Gain insight into spy communications and see if you have what it takes to decode an encrypted message
  • Take a digital tour of a Distant Early Warning Line Station, a radar station designed to detect an incoming invasion
Included with museum admission

Our partners

This exhibition was developed in partnership with:

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Algonquin College logo
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National Research Council Canada logo

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