Category: Museums
Goulbourn Museum News: summer programs, digitization station, board news and St. Thomas Anglican Church fire of 60 years ago
The new digitization station introduced in June offers the technology to help you preserve your family collections such as old letters, photos, and slides.
Goulbourn Museum news: new summer student, Doors Open Ottawa, AGM, volunteers honoured and more
May was a busy month at the Museum and June began with Doors Open Ottawa at which over 100 visitors came through the Museum doors…
Photos: The past week’s captured moments
Stittsville was the place to be this past week. Filled with events, people, displays and a rare atmospheric effect over Stittsville…
Digitization station to launch at Goulbourn Museum during ‘doors open Ottawa’
Learn how to preserve your family history during the Doors Open weekend on June 1st and 2nd at the Goulbourn Museum. The Museum will be launching a new digitization station…
Call for Nominations and Annual General Meeting of the Goulbourn Museum
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Goulbourn Museum takes place on Tuesday, May 28th, 2024 at 7:00p.m. at the Museum with participation also available through Zoom. There will be an Early Bird Social…
Are you a post-secondary student with a love for history? Goulbourn Museum is hiring!
Are you a post-secondary student looking for a one-of-a-kind work experience this summer? Goulbourn Museum is hiring…
What’s happening at the Goulbourn Museum in February
January was a busy month at the Museum with time spent planning new exhibits, doing collections work and running programs. We’ve got lots on the go in February, too. The Museum is open Fridays and Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Hope to see soon!
Ottawa Police investigating hate crime that took place at Goulbourn Museum
On arrival for work on January 19th, the staff at Goulbourn Museum were met with a disturbing scene. In the early morning hours, , the Museum’s flagpole…
The Goulbourn Museum offers imaginative programs and more
The activities continue for January as the Goulbourn Museum returns to their winter hours on Friday and Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
The air was filled with Christmas spirit at Goulbourn Museum’s old-fashioned market
Thanks to the volunteers who worked so hard, local businesses and individuals who generously donated to the event, Museum staff say “it was a roaring success”.
Busy weekend ahead for events in Stittsville and area – next week too
The holiday season is quickly approaching and with that there are a number of arts and craft shows taking place in Stittsville and area. There are dinners, theatre, fundraisers, trivia and karaoke nights to fill your weekend and the upcoming week. Don’t miss out on these fun times.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower provides his update on information you need to know. This week he passes on relevant information on the City of Ottawa’s draft budget for 2024…
Photos from the week that was for October-November 2023
Cooler temperatures, a few sunny days and clocks going back one hour officially mark that Fall has arrived. Halloween was a great night for everyone out trick or treating…
Things to do in Stittsville this weekend and beyond
With Halloween on the horizon, there are a few events you won’t want to miss, but not all are focused on the creepy night. If you have events you wish to share with the residents of Stittsville and area, send us an email at feedback@stittsvillecentral.ca and we will gladly add your event to our list.
History Centre at Goulbourn Museum named in honour of John Curry
Long-time Stittsville resident, historian and journalist John Curry was recognized with an honour for which he would be proud, yet humbled. The newly created History Centre at the Goulbourn Museum was dedicated in John’s name.