The Royal Canadian Regiment Museum

International Museums Day: 18 May

Happy International Museums Day! #OTD since 1977, we celebrate museums world wide.

Museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples. Museums are more than spaces of preservation, they are active participants in shaping sustainable and inclusive communities.

This 18 May, join museums worldwide in celebrating their transformative power, and promoting positive changes in our communities!

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1973: Finding the Lost Franklin Expedition

While unlikely for infantry men to make archeological discoveries, a training exercise in the Arctic led to the discovery of the only human remains from the lost Franklin Expedition of 1845. Members of the 1st Battalion, The RCR, followed the route of HMS Terror and HMS Erebus in summer 1973. The Curator has chosen the Northern Quest Fonds for viewing during this special tour. More details here.

This special tour was added by popular demand!

Opening Hours & Access to the museum

Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 10am to 4pm
Thursday: 10am to 8pm

The museum may close without notice in the event of inclement weather or other emergencies. Check our website and social media before coming.

If your group is larger than eight adults and/or children, please request a booking. Online guided tours and other digital programming is available on Tuesdays, please contact us for more information.

We do not charge admission fees, but we appreciate financial donations and honorariums.