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Canadian War Museum
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Audio projects created by the Canadian War Museum. We are Canada’s national museum of military history and one of the world’s most respected museums for the study and understanding of armed conflict. Visit us at warmuseum.ca.
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Concrete and Light: Inside the Canadian War Museum [v2]
Jun 2000:27:24Tap to summarizeWhat’s it like to visit a museum of war? What’s it like to work there? “Concrete and Light” is an intimate look at the Canadian War Museum, a building designed to challenge the conscience and serve as a source of healing and regeneration. This 27-minute audio experience begins with the Museum’s Lobby and explores four of its iconic spaces: the Lobby / Memorial Hall, the “Canadian Experience” galleries, Moriyama Regeneration Hall, and the LeBreton Gallery. Hear from the building’s designers, curators who develop exhibits, and staff who work with visitors every day. Learn about the many reasons people visit: to learn, to remember, to mourn, and to find hope.
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Concrete and Light: RG Nyala
Jun 1700:05:45Tap to summarizeHear about a powerful encounter between a Museum staff member and a grieving mother at 21 min, 40 sec in your downloaded file or use the player above. Please use headphones or keep speaker volume on low. Thank you.“Concrete and Light” is an intimate look at the Canadian War Museum, a building designed to challenge the conscience and serve as a source of healing and regeneration.
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Concrete and Light: Moriyama Regeneration Hall
Jun 1700:03:10Tap to summarizeLearn about Moriyama Regeneration Hall and its personal connection with the architect of the Museum at 18 min, 30 sec in your downloaded file or use the player above. Please use headphones or keep speaker volume on low. Thank you.The final stop in “Concrete and Light” is the RG Nyala vehicle on display in LeBreton Gallery. Find it on the lower level, at the northeast corner of LeBreton Gallery, near Moriyama Regeneration Hall.
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Concrete and Light: Galleries and Iltis Jeep
Jun 1700:06:27Tap to summarizeHear about this damaged Iltis jeep and a unique encounter with a visitor at 14 min, 45 sec in your downloaded file or use the player above. Please use headphones or keep speaker volume on low. Thank you.The next stop in “Concrete and Light” is Moriyama Regeneration Hall. You can find it on the main level, at the end of the corridor heading east from the central map of the galleries. It is number 15 on the map in the Museum Guide.
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Concrete and Light: Memorial Hall
Jun 1700:03:37Tap to summarizeHear about this quiet space for reflection at 8 min, 30 sec in your downloaded file or use the player above. Please use headphones or keep speaker volume on low. If you do not have headphones, please listen to the episode before you enter Memorial Hall. Thank you. The next section of “Concrete and Light” takes us into the main Galleries, and to the Iltis Jeep on display in Gallery 4. It is number 13 on the map in the Museum Guide.
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Concrete and Light: The Museum's site, exterior, and Lobby
Jun 1700:08:31Tap to summarizeExplore the Museum site, exterior, and Lobby. Play from the beginning of your downloaded file or use the player above.Please use headphones or keep speaker volume on low. Thank you.The next stop in “Concrete and Light” is Memorial Hall. It’s located on the east wall of the Lobby, about halfway between the main entrance and the box office. It is number 4 on the map in the Museum Guide.
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Concrete and Light: Inside the Canadian War Museum [On-site]
May 2800:27:32Tap to summarizeWhat’s it like to visit a museum of war? What’s it like to work there? “Concrete and Light” is an intimate look at the Canadian War Museum, a building designed to challenge the conscience and serve as a source of healing and regeneration. This 27-minute audio experience begins with the Museum’s Lobby and explores four of its iconic spaces: the Lobby / Memorial Hall, the “Canadian Experience” galleries, Moriyama Regeneration Hall, and the LeBreton Gallery. Hear from the building’s designers, curators who develop exhibits, and staff who work with visitors every day. Learn about the many reasons people visit: to learn, to remember, to mourn, and to find hope. TO TRY ITDownload the audio file (using the share menu in the player above) or stream it using the player. Find signs in the Lobby, Gallery , Moriyama Regeneration Hall, and LeBreton Gallery.Listen and learn!Cellular reception is intermittent in the Museum. We recommend using the free “Mus-Visitor” Wi-Fi.Please use headphones or keep speaker volume on low. Thank you.
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Concrete and Light: Inside the Canadian War Museum
May 6, 202500:30:13Tap to summarizeWhat’s it like to visit a museum of war? What’s it like to work there? “Concrete and Light” is an intimate look at the Canadian War Museum, a building designed to challenge the conscience and serve as a source of healing and regeneration. Hear from the building’s designers, curators who develop exhibits, and staff who work with visitors every day. Learn about the many reasons people visit: to learn, to remember, to mourn, and to find hope. This 27-minute audio experience begins with the Museum’s Lobby and explores four iconic spaces: Memorial Hall, the Canadian Experience Galleries, Moriyama Regeneration Hall, and the LeBreton Gallery.
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