Royal Canadian Artillery Museum
Logo of the museum
The logo of the RCA Museum
Royal Canadian Artillery Museum is located in Manitoba
Royal Canadian Artillery Museum
The location of the RCA Museum within Manitoba
Established1962
LocationCFB Shilo, Near Brandon, Manitoba
Coordinates49°48′04″N 99°38′17″W / 49.80111°N 99.63806°W / 49.80111; -99.63806
TypeArtillery museum
Nearest parkingOn site
Websitewww.rcamuseum.com

The Royal Canadian Artillery Museum, Canada's National Artillery Museum, is a museum dedicated to telling the stories of more than 200,000 Canadian Gunners who have served Canada in war and peace since 1855.[1] The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery (RCA) has been a part of the fabric of Canadian history since the earliest days of the country. The RCA Museum was established in 1962 at Canadian Forces Base Shilo to preserve and interpret this proud heritage for future generations.[2]

The RCA Museum is a Manitoba Star Attraction and one of the largest military museums in Canada.

Exhibits

The exhibition facility is 24,000 square feet, encompassing five major galleries with interactive exhibits and videos. The National Artillery Gallery is the largest exhibit and features 28 artillery pieces and vehicles telling the story of the Canadian Gunner.

Canadian military history is on display in the Canadian Forces Heritage Gallery, while the Weapons Vault displays almost 100 pistols and rifles. The Glorious and Free gallery tells the story of Manitoba's 12,000 years of military history, and the Manitoba Hall of Honour pays tribute to thirteen Manitobans who have received the Victoria Cross (two original Victoria Crosses are on display) and honors those who have sacrificed their lives for Canada.

The RCA Museum also features an outdoor "Gun Park" with more than thirty artillery pieces and vehicles and runs two temporary exhibits each year in the Gregg Gallery.

The museum is fully accessible for people with disabilities.

References

  1. ↑ Posted, Colin Slark. "RCA Museum exhibit puts focus on peacekeeping". Brandon Sun. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  2. ↑ "Local Reservists get out in the cold for some winter training". simcoereformer. Retrieved 2023-04-11.


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