Goulbourn Museum preserves and interprets material significant to the Goulbourn Township area before, during, and after its incorporation
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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
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SOLD OUT: Book Binding Workshop – Adult Workshop
Wednesday August 19th, 2026 6 pm – 9 pm Discover the art of traditional bookbinding in this hands-on workshop. Guided by our instructor, you will learn the step by step process of creating your own handmade book from start to finish. Once your book is assembled, you will personalize it by filling its pages with…
Carton Pals – Family Craft Day
Meet your new Carton Pal at this Family Craft Day! Turn ordinary egg cartons into adorable animal friends using paint, googly eyes, pom poms, pipe cleaners, buttons, and more. Whether you create a wiggly caterpillar, a fluttering butterfly, a playful puppy, or an imaginative creature all your own, you’ll have everything you need to design…
SOLD OUT: Intro to Calligraphy Workshop – Adult Workshop
Wednesday September 2nd, 2026 6 pm – 9 pm Discover the art of calligraphy in this hands-on workshop. Guided by Richard Draffin of the Ottawa Calligraphy Society, this workshop will teach the basics of modern calligraphy, exploring contemporary lettering and traditional techniques. The step by step process is designed for beginners and no previous experience…
Richmond Fair – Outreach Event
Goulbourn Museum is participating in the 182nd Richmond’s Fair this September 17th – September 20th, 2026.
Old Fashioned Christmas
The countdown to one of our most cherished community traditions has begun! Mark your calendar for Sunday, November 22, as Goulbourn Museum transforms into a festive gathering place for our annual Old Fashioned Christmas celebration. While summer is still in full swing, behind the scenes we are already busy planning a day filled with holiday cheer,…
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…
