Category: Museums
The Goulbourn Museum staff want to hear your ideas for summer events and in-person programs
The Goulbourn Museum is excited to be returning to some in-person programming and events this summer and are looking for the community’s input…
What’s new at the Library
This week at the Library, where applicable, reduced hours are still in effect, but now there is some limited seating available at the branches.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This past week has been a week like no other in our capital city. Councillor Gower shares his thoughts on the events and asks residents to support the affected businesses and restaurants…
Goulbourn Museum is hiring for the summer
The Goulbourn Museum is currently seeking three post-secondary students to fill summer positions…
Open Letter: In Memory of John Curry
I am writing this letter today on behalf of myself and my colleagues at the Stittsville Business Association. I also think that much of what is shared in this letter will resonate with many others in our community as well.
Goulbourn Museum to receive Heritage Day proclamation for 2022
Heritage Day is a chance to recognize the contributions of the many dedicated staff and volunteers at the Goulbourn Museum promoting heritage conservation and educating the public about the history of the former Goulbourn Township and the towns within its borders.
Ontario is re-opening gradually starting January 31, 2022
As the health care indictors are beginning to show some signs of improvement, the first date for the gradual re-opening plan is January 31, 2022 with restaurants, gyms and sporting events.
Poppies of Goulbourn exhibit returns to Goulbourn Museum
Look for the poppies to appear on the Goulbourn Museum building at the end of October. They will remain on display until November 12th.
October is appreciation month at Goulbourn Museum
Every year, the Goulbourn Museum staff host an Evening of Appreciation to thank all their contributors for all they do. The past year-and-a-half has posed many obstacles for the museum…
Celebrate the art of hand-written correspondence – pick-up your postcard from Goulbourn Museum
To mark the upcoming launch of the “With Love to All” digital exhibition, the Goulbourn Museum is celebrating the art of hand-written correspondence…
Rock On! with the Goulbourn Museum
Rock on with the Goulbourn Museum this week with their new Summer Seekers activity – ROCK ON!…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower shares updates on the recently announced mobile vaccination team from Ottawa Public Health who will administer doses of vaccine to various larger groups…
Step 3 of Ontario reopening plan coming days earlier – July 16
Ontario will move to Step 3 on Friday, July 16 at 12:01am, a full five days ahead of the originally scheduled date of July 21. This is good news for all local businesses that have been experiencing difficult times.
Goulbourn Museum to launch Summer Seekers July 12th
The popular Summer Seekers program launches on Monday, July 12 virtually. This year, the Goulbourn Museum is offering activities designed to get everyone away from your screens…
Goulbourn Museum celebrating True North for Canada Day
For Canada Day 2021, the Goulbourn Museum is offering ‘True North’ activity kits for kids. All proceeds from the sale of the $5.00 kits will be donated to the Odawa Native Friendship Centre.