Canadian War Museum

The 40,860 square metres (439,800 sq ft) museum building is situated south of the Ottawa River in LeBreton Flats. The museum serves as both an educational facility on Canadian military history and a place of remembrance. The museum houses a number of exhibitions and memorials, in addition to a cafeteria, theatre, curatorial and conservation spaces, as well as storage space. The building also houses the Military History Research Centre, the museum's library and archives. The Canadian War Museum (CWM) is a national museum on the country's military history in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.