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The Canadian Military Heritage Museum of Brant County hosts a dedicated Virtual Exhibits section on its website, which you can reach from the homepage. According to the museum, these exhibits use interactive formats, rare artefacts, and first-hand accounts to present Canada's military history online, so you can explore the material without travelling to the museum in Brantford, Ontario. One named example on the site is "Victorious World War Women."
What the virtual exhibits include
The museum describes its online exhibits as built around three elements:
- Interactive virtual exhibits — the material is presented for online viewing rather than as static text.
- Rare artefacts — objects from the collection are featured as part of the exhibits.
- First-hand accounts — personal narratives are used to tell the stories behind the artefacts.
The stated purpose is to let visitors "step into the moments that defined Canada's story" and to showcase the nation's military legacy. The physical museum itself is a 13,000 sq. ft. facility with a special focus on the Brantford, Brant County, and Six Nations area, so the online exhibits draw on that same collection and regional focus.
A named exhibit: Victorious World War Women
"Victorious World War Women" appears on the homepage as a featured exhibit heading. It points to the museum's interest in the roles women played in wartime, though the homepage excerpt does not detail the specific contents of that exhibit. To see what it covers, open the Virtual Exhibits section and select it directly.
How to access the virtual exhibits
- Go to canadianmilitaryheritagemuseum.ca.
- Find the Virtual Exhibits section on the homepage (it appears with a "Visit Now" link).
- Select an exhibit to view it online.
No in-person visit is required for the virtual exhibits. If you do want to visit in person, the museum's posted hours are:
| Period | Days open | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| March to June | Saturdays & Sundays | 12 pm – 4 pm |
| July to August | Friday to Sunday | 12 pm – 4 pm |
| September to November | Saturdays & Sundays | 12 pm – 4 pm |
Admission is free, and donations are accepted. Note the posted closure on Sunday, October 12th for Thanksgiving.
What to check before you rely on it
The homepage confirms the virtual exhibits exist and describes their approach, but it does not list every exhibit or explain how deep the interactive features go. If you need a specific topic — a particular regiment, campaign, or the Six Nations connection — browse the Virtual Exhibits section itself rather than assuming coverage from the homepage alone.