Exhibitions
Spring 2027: The Paper Trail to the 1923 Chinese Exclusion Act
Upcoming Exhibition
Spring 2027
An award-winning exhibition that takes an unflinching look at Canada’s exclusion years from 1923 to 1947 when the head tax and immigration certificates were imposed, which prevented Chinese immigrants from entering Canada.
Opens November 14 2026 - Refuge Canada Tent
Upcoming Exhibition
November 14 to January 3, 2027
Refuge Canada Tent raises awareness of the complex issues surrounding the history of refugees in Canada. In honour of the 75th anniversary of the UN Refugee Convention, Until Everyone is Safe is a special addition to Refuge Canada Tent developed in collaboration with the UNHCR.
Safe Haven: Canada and the 1956 Hungarian Refugees
Special Exhibition
October 3 to 25, 2026
Safe Haven commemorates the 70th Anniversary of the resettlement in Canada of approximately 38,000 Hungarian refugees, who fled the Soviet invasion of their homeland in 1956.
Welcome to Turtle Island
Special Exhibition
December 2025 to December 2027
As fused glass artists, we wanted to showcase a small sample of the cultural vibrancy and diversity of the people of Turtle Island, primarily prior to contact.
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. This memorial sculpture, designed by architect Daniel Libeskind, is a potent reminder of the dangers of racism, xenophobia, and anti-Semitism.
