Each June, as part of the city-wide “Doors Open” event, Goulbourn Museum throws open its doors, unlocks its cupboards and closets, and welcomes curious visitors to a behind-the-scenes exploration of the Museum and its collections. However, due to the current public health crisis, this popular event has been cancelled for 2020. Starting June 6, people […]
Continuing in the spirit of Labour Day, Brian McDougall of People's History Walking Tours will lead us through the Market and Parliament Hill districts highlighting events and protests that have shaped Ottawa's working population since Confederation. (The tour will last approximately 2.5-3 hours.) Brian is a former public servant, university teacher and long-time social and union activist. […]
Spring has arrived and we’re ready to celebrate with a day of hands-on family activities inspired by the season! The Easter Bunny has been spotted at the museum—make your way through the hay bale labyrinth to learn about their rabbit friends and meet some baby bunnies. Don’t forget to say hi to our other furry […]
Spring has arrived at the Billings farm! Join us at the museum to explore our community’s agricultural heritage with fun, hands-on family activities. Decorate eggs with a variety of dyes, plant your own veggies for the growing season, try your hand at using decorative butter presses, and more! This program has been adapted with public […]
Ghosts of the Glebe is an extension of a project in 2019, A Neighbourhood Sacrifice. It was started by Glebe resident David O’Malley, who partnered with the Canadian Tulip Festival to bring it to life. A Neighbourhood Sacrifice allowed us to meet the faces that fought in the Liberation of the Netherlands. Young men who […]