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Canadian War Museum

Permanent exhibits deal with the experience of war through the ages, including battles between First Peoples, the French, and the British, the South African War, the First and Second World Wars, the Cold War, peacekeeping missions, and recent conflicts. The designers of this stunning, ecologically friendly building (one of whom is Raymond Moriyama) have won the Governor General's Medal in Architecture. Until Sept. 6: It's a development in war technology and a hot fashion item. 'Camouflage: From the Battlefield to the Catwalk', showcases camo in all its forms, including designs by Andy Warhol and A.Y. Jackson, hand-painted patterns from the First World War, haute couture garments by the likes of Yves Saint Laurent, Maharishi, and a Project Runway Canada contestant, and lots more. Museum admission: $12; students and seniors: $10; children (ages three to 12): $8; families: $30; children under three: free. Free admission Thursday evenings. Until April 30: Open Tuesday to Friday 9am to 5pm; Thursday, to 8pm; Saturday and Sunday, 9.30am to 5pm.