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The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) will celebrate the holidays with free admission for visitors 12 and under from December 27 – January 8.
Special family‐friendly activities December 27–31
As well, special family‐friendly activities will be offered December 27–31:
ArtsJunktion will lead free crafting workshops from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the Stuart Clark Garden of Contemplation. All materials will be provided.
Cloud Coffee – the CMHR’s coffee shop on Level 5 – will host live music throughout the week from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., making it the perfect spot to relax and recharge. A full list of performers is below.
A series of animated short children’s films from the National Film Board will play in rotation on the Level 7 theatre. The films share themes of self‐discovery, belonging, friendship and family. See the film links below for details.
Throughout the holiday season and into the new year, the Israel Asper Tower of Hope will shine brightly in the night sky with vibrant lights to share the power of hope in dark times. Images and video for media use are available here.
CMHR holiday hours
The Museum’s regular hours are Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Every Friday, the Museum is open late with free admission from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
On Christmas Eve, the Museum is open 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The Museum will be closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day. The Museum is open regular hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Event Details
What:
Holiday programming at the CMHR
When:
Free admission for visitors 12 and under, Dec. 27 – Jan. 8
ArtsJunktion crafting workshops, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Dec 27 – 31
Live music in Cloud Coffee, Dec. 27 – 31, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
- Dec 27: Renate Rossol
- Dec 28: Lindsay Donnick and Kasey Kurtz
- Dec 29: Geneva Halverson
- Dec 30: Dhiego Costa and Paul Klassen
- Dec 31: Rachel Dyck and Charmaine Bacon
Animated short children’s films, Level 7 theatre
- Mountain of SGaana, by Christopher Auchter
- Threads, by Torill Kove
- Orange, by Diane Chartrand
- Overdose, by Claude Cloutier
- Dominos, by Daniel Schorr
Lights
Israel Asper Tower of Hope lights, ongoing after 5:00 p.m. until Jan. 9
Where:
CMHR, 85 Israel Asper Way
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