Our upcoming temporary exhibition, What’s in a Frame? 200+ Years of Community Portraits, officially launches on May 15th!
Reflecting on 200+ years, we look to portraits of past and present Ottawa residents. From the first individuals who lived, worked, and made their community here to those whose stories have shaped the Ottawa we know today.
Portraits often capture a particular moment in a person’s life. They can also convey much more about the person’s larger identity and are not always paintings or photographs. The portraits in this exhibition reveal local stories of community, resilience, and diversity, from Ottawa’s beginnings to the present.
Starting this summer, explore our community portraits and discover (y)our Ottawa story.
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Bytown Museum
Ottawa's oldest history museum, housed in the 1827 Commissariat Building at the foot of the Ottawa Locks. Tells the story of how Bytown became Canada's capital, from the construction of the Rideau Canal through the city's transformation into Ottawa.
Upcoming Events
culturalJul 2Free Thursday Evenings
Bytown Museum
Visit the Bytown Museum for free on Thursday evenings from 5–8 PM in July and August. Explore Ottawa’s history and enjoy summer by the Rideau Canal.
culturalMay 29Close to Conflict – Canada and the American Civil War
Canadian War Museum — Lieutenant John McCrae Gallery
Explore the ways that the American Civil War (1861-1865) shaped Canadian society, politics and military - and why its legacies still matter today. Today, Canada stands as a proud and independent po...
culturalMay 15Wild Colour
Canadian Museum of Nature
Through nearly 200 specimens, audio stories, and immersive colour zones, Wild Colour reveals how living things use colour to communicate, attract, and survive. Experience a world bursting with colo...
culturalMay 28Sketchy Thursday: Historical Life Drawing at the Bytown Museum
Bytown Museum
Join us at the Bytown Museum on Thursday, May 28th for a special edition of Sketchy Thursdays. Start the evening with an exclusive after hours tour of the Bytown Museum, from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Led...
culturalMay 12Bilingual Family Storytime / Contes en famille bilingue
Ottawa Public Library — Rideau
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Followed by 30 minutes of "stay and play" for those who would like to linger and socialize. Drop-in program. Contes, co...
culturalMay 12Teen Advisory Group - Sunnyside
Ottawa Public Library — Sunnyside
Hey teens! Join us at Sunnyside branch for a fun way to earn volunteer hours! With our TAG, you can have your say about teen services and assist with library programming all while making new friend...
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