Goulbourn Museum preserves and interprets material significant to the Goulbourn Township area before, during, and after its incorporation
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Programs and Events
There’s lots to do – online and off! Click below to view all of our events and programs with an interactive calendar.
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The Goulbourn Museum has over 10,000 artefacts in its holdings as well as a collection of more than 40,000 objects unearthed during an archaeological dig in Richmond.
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History Centre
View our history centre to find documents such as PDFs using a searchable and sortable database.
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Old Fashioned Christmas
One of our most cherished community traditions! Join us on Sunday, November 22, 2026, from 10 am to 3 pm for Old Fashioned Christmas. Step into the holiday spirit with a festive day of vintage-inspired fun, family activities, local shopping and seasonal treats. Gather with friends and neighbours, enjoy the sounds of the season, and…
Frosted Fun – Family Craft Day
Saturday, December 12th, 2026 from 10am to 2pm. Get into the winter spirit with a fun and festive craft day! Create skiing snowmen, decorate your own pinecone Christmas tree, and try salt-painting a snowflake. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season with hands-on holiday fun Pre-Registration: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLNT4A8TNJ5HW/checkout/LPFRX2DI2NIAKGWINTCMPPP4
Heritage Craft Rug Hooking Workshop
Sunday December 13th, 2026 from 10am to 2pmThe cost is $70 and includes all supplies and light refreshments. This workshop is designed for participants ages 16 and up. Discover the art of rug hooking in this hands-on workshop. Led by Jennifer Hudebine of the Ontario Hooking Craft Guild, she brings over 25 years of experience…
Join the Goulbourn Museum Board of Directors
Help shape the future of your local museum. The Goulbourn Museum is seeking community members to join its volunteer Board of Directors. Board members help support the Museum’s work in sharing the stories, histories, and…
Planting a Heart Garden: Honouring Children, Survivors, and the Journey of Reconciliation
This June, Goulbourn Museum invites our community to take part in a meaningful act of remembrance by contributing to our Heart Garden. The first Heart Garden was planted at Rideau Hall in 2015 during the…
Discover the Art of Rug Hooking at Doors Open Ottawa with Goulbourn Museum
The Ottawa Olde Forge Rug Hooking will be joining Goulbourn Museum during this year’s Doors Open Ottawa celebration on June 6 and 7 from 10:00 am to 4:00pm, offering visitors a unique opportunity to experience…
