The Museum is closed temporarily. Based on public health officials’ guidance, Goulbourn Museum is closed to the public until further notice.
Goulbourn Museum shares the story of Ottawa’s oldest military settlement and early life in the former Goulbourn Township.
Located just south of Stittsville in Ottawa's west end, Goulbourn Museum houses a diverse collection of artefacts and interactive exhibitions. These include All The Woods and Waters about Goulbourn's soldier settlers (the 100th Regiment of Foot); SCORCHED: The Great Fire of 1870 which recounts tales of ruin and renewal; and The Village General Store where children can dress in costume to barter or shop for supplies.
What’s in a Name: Questions & Answers (3/6/2021) - During the live “What’s in a Name?” discussion on February 23rd, the Museum received many questions. Due to time constraints, we could not answer them all. We’ve taken unanswered questions directly from the Zoom Q&A and Chat transcript and have […]
What’s in a Name: A Transparent Look at Sir Henry Goulburn and Slavery (2/24/2021) - If you watch the video above, please fill out this follow-up survey. Last night, Goulbourn Museum hosted a live discussion on Goulbourn Township’s namesake, Sir Henry Goulburn. This discussion was recorded and can now be watched on our YouTube! […]
What’s in a Name: Synopsis & Annotated Bibliography (2/22/2021) - Tomorrow, Goulbourn Museum is hosting a live information session and community discussion on Sir Henry Goulbourn and slavery. This will be the first in a series of public discussions on the topic, but in order to get this conversation started, […]
