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