The Nova Music Festival Exhibition Toronto:
Frequently Asked Questions

Overview:
The Nova Exhibition is a poignant tribute to the tragic events of the Nova Music Festival massacre on October 7, 2023. Designed to recreate a festival celebrating peace and love, this immersive installation invites visitors to reflect on the largest massacre in music history. More exhibition information HERE

This is a comprehensive, day-long experience for the Ottawa community to come together in remembrance #AsOne. This group experience is significantly subsidized by the Jewish Federation of Ottawa. The innovative installation aims to empower visitors to thoughtfully engage with and witness the tragic events of October 7th and their aftermath.

The immersive exhibition provides a full sensory experience, showcasing real artifacts, firsthand footage, and moving testimonies from survivors and bereaved families. Participants from Ottawa will also have group access to the exhibit, a private discussion with a Nova Festival survivor, and a debrief session with trained counselors or clergy.

Participants must adhere to the schedule and not deviate from the group throughout the day. 

IMPORTANT: This exhibition is recommended for ages 16+ due to its sensitive and graphic content. It includes depictions of gunfire, shouting, flickering lights, emotionally intense material, and survivors’ testimonies. While bodies are blurred, some content may be distressing or difficult to watch.

Visitor discretion is advised. The producers and the Jewish Federation of Ottawa are not responsible for any emotional or psychological distress resulting from the exhibition.

For more information, please contact Alysha Blakey Morduch at ablakey@jewishottawa.com

Itinerary (subject to change)

6:30 am arrive to board bus

7:00 am buses departure

11:30 am arrive at Nova Exhibit

11:45 am lunch on site

12:20-3:30 pm Nova experience, including exhibit, private talk with a Nova Festival survivor and a debrief session with Ottawa-based counselors or clergy

4:15 pm Departure with dinner (on bus)

8:30 pm Estimated arrival to Ottawa

BEFORE YOU GO

Unfortunately, buses are not wheelchair accessible.

Security will be on hand at departure.

Please be aware that security bag checks and a metal detector check will be conducted before entry is permitted to the exhibit.

Prohibited Items:
- Any weapons
- Any liquids
- Any large bags
- Any non medically essential face coverings

The management reserves the right to deny entry to anyone at their discretion.