A few days ago I went over to the Canadian Museum of History, formerly the Museum of Civilization, over on the Gatineau side of the Ottawa River. A temporary exhibit on Neanderthals wraps up in late January, for those in the area, and I'll feature a series from this visit in the New Year. I took some additional shots of the Christmas decorations. A large tree was placed in the upper pool of a water feature, now since turned off for the winter. It contrasts nicely with the curves of the museum's architecture.
Inside, overlooking the Grand Hall, a Christmas tree was set up. Totem poles are down below.
Here are views I took when I was finished with my visit.
I stepped outside. Christmas lights were set up around the bushes around the buildings.
I headed for the Alexandra Bridge to return home. Here are final views of the museum grounds from the bridge.
They sure got the lines right on that building. Just a lovely place to see any time of the year.
ReplyDeleteSilent Night - an evocative carol, I think. Loved that interior shot of the Christmas tree with the totem poles behind. Happy Christmas, William!
ReplyDeleteAll is calm, all is bright …
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos, William!
Have a nice Sunday!
I prefer the first and the last shot in this series.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to that exposition about the Neanderthals.
...all the lights add a festive feel to the area. Merry Christmas William.
ReplyDeleteI am enjoying your Christmas highlights, William. Take care.
ReplyDeleteUm Santo e Feliz Natal 🎄
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They did a great job decorating for the holidays.
ReplyDelete@Revrunner: it is an amazing museum.
ReplyDelete@Mike: thank you.
@Ella: thanks!
@Jan: it was quite an exhibit.
@Tom: they do.
@Marie: thanks.
@Francisco: thank you.
@Sharon: they did indeed.
Lovely pics, William1 It looks like you had the place to yourself!
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful building and you showed the night and day contrasts.
ReplyDeleteGlad you can enjoy this a little - I do, thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI like the appearance and shape of the museum building. Your last three photos are wonderful:)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful architecture, I like how the walls are curved.
ReplyDelete@RedPat: looks can be deceiving!
ReplyDelete@Red: thank you!
@Iris: you're welcome.
@Rosie: thanks.
@Marleen: I do too.
Nice Christmas lights, and a gorgeous tree, too.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteThe tree in the Grand Hall is quite impressive. Nice photos, William and thanks for sharing,
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome.
DeleteThinking of you my friend. May unexpected comfort. . . even some joy, surprise you this dwindling year!
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteWonderful photo series of beautiful trees ~ and lovely museum ~ so elegantly festive ^_^
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A ShutterBug Explores,
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It is lovely.
DeleteDouglas Cardinal, right? It's a beautiful building.
ReplyDeleteOne and the same.
DeleteThat last tree seems to be dripping magic.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteThe lobby tree and exterior lights are really fantastic. Thanks for sharing them, William.
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Deletei always wish we had taller ceilings ... so i could have a super huge tree. wow, gorgeous!! ( ;
ReplyDeleteI like high ceilings for other reasons.
DeleteSimply gorgeous photographs William, thank you.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
You're welcome.
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