Reflections in time

Canadian Museum of History

“In order to enter the exhibit space known as the Canadian History Hall, visitors are led down a striking corridor, brightly illuminated with warm light that reflects off 101 etched mirrors portraying scenes of Canadian culture. These illustrations show symbols of Canadian identity, culture, and communities and are based on feedback from Canadians who were asked where they see Canadian history in their day-to-day lives. The reflective surface is meant to remind the viewer that they, too, play a role in forming Canada’s history.

Once in the History Hall, visitors will note that consists of three separate galleries, which roughly represent three chronological stories of Canada’s 15,000-year relationship with human beings.

The museum partnered once again with the original architect, Douglas Cardinal, in its quest to modernize and revamp this exhibit space. For Cardinal, after four years of work, this new space represents “the culmination of his architectural vision for the museum.” (Museum CEO, Mark O’ Neill, 2017). This new exhibit space opened for the first time to the public on Canada Day 2017, Canada’s 150th birthday.”