Organization of Military Museums of Canada facts for kids
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| Established | 1967 |
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| Location | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
The Organization of Military Museums of Canada (OMMC) is a national group that helps military museums across Canada. It was started in 1967 by military museums, historians, and people who love military history.
The OMMC works like a big helper for Canadian museums that focus on keeping and showing military items. It also welcomes other groups and individuals who are interested. The OMMC is a registered, not-for-profit organization. Its main office is in Calgary, Alberta.
What the OMMC Does
The OMMC brings together people and groups who run military museums. They work to share the Military history of Canada, keep military items safe, and even re-enact military events.
One big project the OMMC did was to find and record all Canadian military memorials across the country. This was called the "Inventory of Canadian Military Memorials."
The OMMC also offers courses, meetings, and other chances for its members to learn new things. They share ideas on how to run museums better and help staff learn more about history. The OMMC also publishes a newsletter called The Bulletin.
Working with Others
The OMMC works with other groups, like the Canadian Museums Association (CMA). Its member museums also partner with local heritage groups in their own areas.
A Look Back
The Organization of Military Museums of Canada officially became a non-profit group in 1992. The OMMC helps people learn about and enjoy Canada’s military history. In 1998, they created a plan called the “Bezeau Report” to guide their future work.
Museums They Help
The OMMC supports many military museums across Canada. These museums are found in different provinces and cities. They cover various topics, from aerospace and aviation to army and naval history. Some museums focus on specific regiments, while others cover broader historical events like World War II or the War of 1812.
Here are just a few examples of the many museums that are members:
- In Alberta, you can find museums like the Aero Space Museum in Calgary and The Military Museums, which covers Canada's army, air force, and navy.
- British Columbia has museums like the CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum and the Vancouver Holocaust Education Center.
- Manitoba is home to the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum, which focuses on World War II aircraft.
- In New Brunswick, there's the Canadian Forces Base Gagetown Military Museum.
- Nova Scotia features the Fortress of Louisbourg, a reconstructed 18th-century French town, and the museum ship HMCS Sackville.
- Ontario has many military museums, including the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, the Base Borden Military Museum, and historic forts like Fort York in Toronto.
- Prince Edward Island has the Prince Edward Island Regimental Museum.
- Quebec offers the Citadelle of Quebec and the Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre.
- Saskatchewan includes the Saskatchewan Military Museum in Regina.
These museums help keep Canada's military past alive for everyone to learn from.
See also
- List of conflicts in Canada
- List of Canadian military operations
- Canadian Forces
- History of the Canadian Army
- History of Canada
- Military history
- Colonial militia in Canada
- List of Canadian Victoria Cross recipients
- Canada and the American Civil War
- Canada and the Vietnam War
- Mackenzie-Papineau Battalion - Canada and the Spanish Civil War
- Canada and NATO
- Canada and the United Nations
- Virtual Museum of Canada
