加拿大自1970年代後採行多元文化主義，尊重差異及文化多樣性，促進族群和諧及跨文化理解，呈顯「馬賽克」式的多元異質形貌。國家博物館作為社會教育者和文化傳遞者，對於社會永續發展與實踐扮演關鍵角色。本文考察加拿大國家博物館的建置歷史，其認同多元文化傳統及以人權為尊的特色，可作為國家博物館面對多元族群需求回應的參考借鑑。

Canada has adopted multiculturalism since the 1970s to pay tribute to differences and cultural diversity, to promote ethnic harmony and cross-cultural understanding, and to present as a "mosaic" society. As an institution for social education and cultural interpretation, the national museums play a key role in the sustainable development and social practice. The paper explores the history of establishing the national museums of Canada and examines how its recognition of multicultural tradition and respect for human rights can indicate the possibilities for national museums to respond to the needs of diverse ethnic groups.