The Canadian Museum of History (CMH) is celebrating its 35th anniversary this weekend by a roll back to the year it opened its doors to visitors in 1989.
“We’re doing a little bit of a throw back actually. We’re going back to the 80’s,” Caroline Dromaguet, CEO of CMH told CTV Morning live Friday.
“In honour of this special occasion, CINÉ+ will be dusting off its original 70 mm projector to present films incorporating its iconic dome screen. Visitors are invited to take a walk on the wild side with two classic films,” reads the museum’s website.
To mark the event, the museum is also rolling back admission fees to the year it opened its door, as “a little gift to visitors.”
The special rates this weekend are: $9.75 for adults, $6.75 for seniors and students and $4.50 for children.
It has also installed an exhibition showcasing its architect, while honouring its designer — renowned Indigenous architect Douglas Cardinal.
“He celebrated 90 years. Yes it’s his birthday as well,” she added.
She notes that the museum offers a glimpse of the landscape of Canada, citing the glaciers and planes that people can see.
The CMH is considered one of the most striking architectural masterpieces of the 20th century. It opened its doors on June 29, 1989. It has stood on the banks of the Ottawa River attracting admirers from all over the world.