OTTAWA HISTORY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Repeat history with a Diefenbunker Annual Pass
An Annual Pass grants unlimited year‑round access to the Diefenbunker, letting visitors return repeatedly to explore Canada’s most significant Cold War artifact and support its preservation.
Repeat history with a Diefenbunker Annual Pass.
Beneath Ottawa’s surface lies the Diefenbunker — an underground museum that preserves stories and artifacts from the Cold War. An Annual Pass gives you open doors to that subterranean history for a full year, plus regular updates via the museum’s monthly e‑newsletter, News from Underground. Holders return again and again to follow exhibitions, deepen context, and help sustain the site for future generations.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Unlimited year‑round admission
An Annual Pass provides unlimited general admission for a full year from the date of purchase, so you can come back repeatedly to absorb exhibits and new displays as they change.
Explore Canada’s Cold War artifact
The museum preserves and interprets material and stories from a critical period in recent world history; pass holders gain ongoing access to those artifacts and the narratives that surround them.
Support preservation and stay informed
Buying an Annual Pass is also a contribution to the Diefenbunker’s preservation work; pass holders receive News from Underground, the monthly e‑newsletter that shares announcements and opportunities.
What the day feels like
What it feels like to have recurring access
Holding an Annual Pass turns a single visit into an ongoing relationship with the site: you can revisit exhibits at leisure, catch rotating displays, and watch the museum’s interpretation deepen over time. The pass underwrites the museum’s efforts to conserve artifacts and to broaden public understanding of the Cold War era.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who benefits most from an Annual Pass.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Individual Annual Pass $30 (covers Adults 18+, Seniors 60+, Students 18+). Family Annual Pass $75 (up to 2 Adults 18+ and 5 Youth 17 and under). Prices exclude taxes and host processing fees.
Each Annual Pass is valid for one year from the date of purchase.
Carry proof of age or student status if relevant to your pass category and your purchase receipt or pass documentation when visiting.
Pass holders receive News from Underground, the museum’s monthly e‑newsletter with announcements and opportunities.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What does the Annual Pass include?
Unlimited general admission to the museum for a whole year and the monthly e‑newsletter, News from Underground.
How long is the Annual Pass valid?
Annual Passes are valid for one year from the date of purchase.
How much does an Annual Pass cost?
Individual Annual Pass $30; Family Annual Pass $75. Prices exclude taxes and host processing fees.
Who is covered by the Individual Annual Pass?
The Individual Annual Pass includes Adults (18+), Seniors (60+), and Students (18+).
How many people does the Family Annual Pass cover?
The Family Annual Pass includes up to 2 Adults (18+) and 5 Youth (17 and under).
Are taxes and processing fees included in the listed prices?
No. Prices exclude taxes and host processing fees; taxes and fees are calculated at checkout.