What’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.

Hear 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.

Learn 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.