Exhibitions
The World of Yousuf Karsh: A Private Essence
Special Exhibition
March 12 to October 16, 2022
Witness the famed photographer’s iconic work and learn about his origins as an Armenian refugee to Canada in 1924. This special exhibition features over 100 portraits of major figures of the 20th century.
A Canadian Dream: The Passengers of the SS Maasdam July 6, 1968
Special Exhibition
May 12 to August 21, 2022
Five Dutch families aboard the SS Maasdam, each with different fates. Why did one family leave Canada and the others stay? This multimedia exhibition aims to understand their life-changing decisions, and the search for home.
The Canadian Immigration Story
Witness the challenge and triumph, the joy and injustice experienced by newcomers to Canada in the past and in the present. And learn about the vast contributions immigrants have made to Canada.
The Pier 21 Story
Step into the past and experience what it was like to immigrate to Canada through Pier 21. From the ship you sailed on, to customs and immigration in Halifax, to the train you took to your final destination, discover the past housed in the walls of our National Historic Site.
The Wheel of Conscience
The Wheel of Conscience sheds light on a dark moment in Canadian history. It is a potent reminder of the dangers of racism, xenophobia, and anti-Semitism.
