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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Collections and Research

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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Resource Library

View our resource library to find documents such as PDFs using a searchable and sortable database.

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Upcoming Events

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Light yellow background with orange maple leaves. Text overlay reads: Cleaning the Capital at Goulbourn Museum. Volunteers Needed. Sunday, October 15th. 10 AM - 4 PM (Rain date: Thursday, Oct. 19th). Jobs include raking and weeding. Students welcome! Scan QR Code to register or email info@goulbournmuseum.ca" A QR code with the words "scan me" appears in the bottom right.
  • October 15 – 10:00 AM
  • 2064 Huntley Rd. Stittsville, ON K2S 1B8

Cleaning the Capital – Volunteers Needed!

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Our Spring Cleaning the Capital campaign was so successful, the Goulbourn Museum is thrilled to once again be participating in the City of Ottawa’s Fall Cleaning the Capital Program. Since more hands make less work, come be our Partners in Grime and help get our site in ship shape for…
Digital poster. Background is comprised of colourful hairy monsters. Green text box contains the words, "Monster Mash! Sunday October 29th 10 AM - 2 PM. Join us at the Goulbourn Museum for Halloween inspired crafts & activities! Registration required. Museum logo is centered at the bottom of the image.
  • October 29 – 10:00 AM
  • 2064 Huntley Rd. Stittsville, ON K2S 1B8

MONSTER MASH

October Family Craft Day 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Halloween-themed crafts and activities geared towards children ages 4-11. Participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the program. Cost is just $5 per participant. Registration details to follow.
  • November 19 – 10:00 AM
  • 2064 Huntley Rd. Stittsville, ON K2S 1B8

Old-Fashioned Christmas & Outdoor Artisan Market

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 10 AM to 3 PM Get a head start on your holiday shopping at our annual Christmas celebration which features activities for the whole family. Have your photo taken with Santa, roast marshmallows by the fire, make vintage Christmas crafts, shop for handmade gifts, and more! We are currently accepting vendor applications…
Digital poster with blue, grey and white winter image of trees and snow. Blue text box contains the words: "Winter Wonderland! Sunday, December 17th 10 AM - 2 PM. Join us at the Goulbourn Museum for winter inspired crafts & activities. Registration required. The Museum's logo is centered at the bottom of the poster.
  • December 17 – 10:00 AM
  • 2064 Huntley Rd. Stittsville, ON K2S 1B8

WINTER WONDERLAND!

December Family Craft Day 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Winter-themed crafts and activities geared towards children ages 4-11. Participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the program. Cost is just $5 per participant. Registration details to follow.

News and Updates

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Rachel Kraus has dark hair and glasses and is wearing a royal blue shirt and a white striped blazer. Blurred green trees make up the background.
  • September 6, 2023

Meet our Exhibitions Officer

As Exhibitions Officer, Rachel Kraus will be updating the Museum’s exhibits as well as creating an Exhibitions Development and Maintenance Strategy.
  • August 18, 2023

Easy Herb Butter Recipe!

The Museum’s Heritage Garden is bursting with fresh veggies and herbs so this week, we decided to try making our own herb butter using rosemary, thyme, and parsley from the garden! This recipe was super…
  • August 16, 2023

CALL FOR VENDORS

The Goulbourn Museum is currently accepting vendor applications for its Old-Fashioned Christmas & Outdoor Artisan Market. All products must be original and handmade by the artist.  The market will take place at the Museum on…