Immerse yourself in history. The Diefenbunker is a hands-on experience: sit on the chairs, enter the vault and experience Canada’s Cold War history. Located 35 km west of Ottawa in the community of Carp – out of sight but top of mind.

Book tickets: diefenbunker.ca/tours

Happy #InternationalMuseumDay ! 🏛️
Under this year’s theme of “Museums for Education and Research,” we continue to provide a unique and engaging learning environment for all ages. Join us and other museums in your community to inspire the love of learning: diefenbunkermuseum.minisisinc.com

It’s official... summer weather is here, and our Guard House is now open for the season! ☀️ Please check in here when you arrive to get all the information you need before proceeding into the museum.

Plan your visit: diefenbunker.ca/admission-dire…

We’re still collecting responses for our strategic plan survey! Share your thoughts today and enter a draw for a chance to win an Apple iPad: surveymonkey.com/r/diefenbunker…

The deadline is this Friday, May 17, at 11:59 p.m. ET

Thank you Legion Magazine for featuring the #diefenbunker in your latest publication!

What’s beneath the surface? Descend back in time to discover a pivotal moment in history and gain a deeper understanding of the past.

Visit today! Book tickets: diefenbunker.ca

⚠️ Did you know it’s Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada?

We invite you to step back in time and visit our four-storey underground bunker to learn what it was like to be prepared in the face of uncertainty during the Cold War. ☢️

Get Prepared #EPWeek2024 #ReadyforAnything

Do you know what’s beneath the surface? Visit the Diefenbunker and find out with a guided tour. Spend the day underground in Canada’s Cold War military bunker, now a one-of-a-kind museum and national historic site.

Plan your visit and book tickets: diefenbunker.ca

We’re pleased to announce the return of “Dief the Chief: October ‘62”! This touring play of the museum opens its curtains on Friday, June 14, and will run on select weekends throughout the summer.

Join us on this theatrical journey, 75 feet underground: diefenbunker.ca/events/dief-th…

📲 As we develop our next strategic plan, we invite you to participate in a survey to help us understand our strengths, areas of improvement, and opportunities for a chance to win one Apple iPad. Responses will be accepted until May 17 at 11:59 p.m. ET

🔗 surveymonkey.com/r/diefenbunker…

🎉 Don Kwan is the Diefenbunker’s 2024 Artist-in-Residence! Using archival materials and personal narratives, Don will be transforming our space into a multi-sensory experience showcasing the essential workers of the Cold War era. Stay tuned!

Learn more: diefenbunker.ca/2024-artist-in…

Do you know anyone with a connection to the Cold War? The Diefenbunker is currently seeking participants to tell their stories as part of our ongoing oral history project! 🎙️

Help us preserve the past, one voice at a time. Share your experience: diefenbunker.ca/oral-histories
#MyOttawa

We're pleased to partner with the Ottawa Museum Network to offer sensory bags!🎒
Use one of these specialized resources that are fully equipped with tools to help manage external stimuli during a museum visit. Learn more about this accessibility offering: diefenbunker.ca/sensory-bags

Happy #TourismWeekCanada2024 ! 🌎
Tourism plays a vital role in connecting us to the past, strengthening community ties, and driving economic growth. We are grateful for the impact tourism has on the Diefenbunker, allowing us to tell stories of global importance.

The Tourism Industry Association of Canada