🎶Retro – Popular Music in 🇨🇦 From the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s🎶 Featuring more than 100 artists, this new exhibit looks at how musicians & listeners experimented, challenged the status quo & sparked new forms of creative expression. 🎸🥁🎙️ #RetroMusicCanada

From activism to everyday life, sport, music and art! In celebration of Black History Month, the Museum is proud to display a objects honouring the contributions of Black Canadians in shaping 🇨🇦. See them on display in the special exhibition hallway until Feb.24 #BHM2025

📷CMH 2021.126.6984.1 & 2 #BHM2025 @MeekerGuerrier @blackcoachesca @BCC_Association @CdnHeritage @sportshall @SportCanada_EN @td_canada @OttawaLionsTFC (2/2)

Students: It’s time to apply for summer jobs at the Museum! We are looking to fill many positions in areas such as exhibitions, conservation, research & more, at @CanMusHistory and @CanWarMuseum. For more information, visit ➡ & apply by February 17, 2025

Looking for a fun way to spend your Thursday evening? Look no further! 🎶 There are still FREE tickets available for the concert by Sons of Membertou.  Don’t miss this Mi’kmaw group that blends drumming with the contemporary Cape Breton music. 🎟️Reserve

...advocating for accessibility and inclusion. He remains dedicated to his mission of creating a barrier-free world. 📷 First Aid suitcase, Rick Hansen Man in Motion World Tour Collection, CMH 2018.230.189 @RickHansenFdn (2/2) @InvictusGames25

We know a lot of you are getting ready to watch the #SuperBowl. But we are ready for #SuperbOwl day! 🏈 🦉 Who are you cheering for? 📷 Bird Song, By Mikotai Mills, 1996, Kinngait, Nunavut, CMH CD 1996-026

In the 1700s & early 1800s, capots were warm coats made from a wool blanket — think of them as the ancestors of today's snuggly fleece Oodie! During #Winterlude, don’t miss the Winter in Canada activity sheet! 🥶 @Capital_Exp

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the opening of the exhibition The Witness Blanket with artist Carey Newman (Ha̱yałka̱ng̱a̱me’) and his daughter, Adelyn Newman Ting (Kesugilakw). Visit the exhibition until May 5, 2025. ➡ @CMHR_News @blueravenart

... You’ll catch them snorting, grunting, mumbling and munching away! 🦫🪵 After the movie, head to the History Hall to hang out with 🦫 Bob and 🦫 Carla the beavers and learn about their legacy. @Capital_Exp (2/2)

RT @MadameGilflurt: I absolutely love it when we can see a #frockingFabulous dress being worn, it's a whole new dimension on #fashionhistor…

Sons of Membertou is a Mi’kmaw group that combines traditional drumming, with contemporary sounds of Cape Breton music and lyrics mostly in the Mi’kmaw language. 📅 Hear them Feb13 at the Museum 🎶 🎟 Reserve your FREE ticket #Winterlude

You can also learn more about civil rights for Black Nova Scotians by visiting the Museum's Teachers' Zone. It includes interviews with Wanda Robson, Viola Desmond's sister, along with meaningful objects and photographs. (3/3) #BHM2025

@CraigBaird We can't wait to share more as the installation starts! 🎶

@Jackieveky A good guess! Though yes, it is more specific - we do have many string instruments in the collection 🎸 🎻