Kathryn Lyons

Kathryn Lyons is an experienced professional in the museum and education sectors, currently serving as an Instructor in Applied Museum Studies at Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology since September 2024, and as the Director of Learning and Community Engagement at the National Gallery of Canada since March 2023. Prior to these roles, Kathryn held the position of Director of Learning at the Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian War Museum from October 2021 to March 2023, and served as Manager of Visitor Experience at the Canadian War Museum from December 2017 to November 2021. Additional experience includes a tenure as Senior Interpretive Planner at both the Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian War Museum. Kathryn's educational background includes a Bachelor of Journalism with a focus on Political Science and Government from Carleton University, obtained between 1995 and 2000.