Ottawa Museum Network/ Réseau des musées d'Ottawa

Ottawa Museum Network/ Réseau des musées d'Ottawa We are a non-profit network that helps support, sustain, and grow Ottawa's community and city museums

Created in 2007, the Ottawa Museum Network (OMN) is a not-for-profit professional network helping to support, sustain and grow Ottawa’s community and city museums.

Something fun for the kids!
08/20/2026

Something fun for the kids!

Drop into Fairfields Heritage House on Sunday afternoon to make your very own yarn bird! Let your creativity take flight with the craft and then explore the heritage house by completing a kid-friendly scavenger hunt. Activities are best suited to children aged 6 to 12 but all are welcome! Admission to the museum is pay-what-you-can.

Sunday, August 23 from 1 pm to 4 pm
3080 Richmond Road
ottawa.ca/fairfieldshouse

🧶This is a drop-in style program; families are welcome to join the activities at any time during the advertised hours. The activity is offered while supplies last.
🧶Activities are best suited for families with children aged 6 to 12 but all are welcome. Younger children may require the assistance of an adult or older sibling to complete the activities.
🧶The primary language of delivery for this program is English. Any printed materials will be provided in both official languages (English/French).
🧶The museum is a historic house. Due to building standards of the time, not all parts of the museum may be accessible to all. The program is delivered on the second floor which is up a flight of stairs. If you have questions or concerns regarding accessibility, contact the museum at 613-580-9638 (Nepean Museum) or [email protected]. Additional information regarding accessibility is available on the museum webpage: ottawa.ca/fairfieldshouse.

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Passez faire un tour à la Maison historique Fairfields dimanche après-midi et fabriquez votre propre oiseau en ficelle. Donnez libre cours à votre créativité grâce à cet atelier, puis visitez la maison patrimoniale en participant à une chasse au trésor adaptée aux enfants. Les activités proposées conviennent particulièrement aux enfants de 6 à 12 ans, mais tout le monde est le bienvenu. L’entrée au musée se fait par contribution volontaire.

3080, chemin Richmond
Le dimanche 23 août, de 13 h à 16 h
ottawa.ca/maisonfairfields

🧶Il s’agit d’un programme de type « à la carte »; nous invitons ainsi les familles à participer aux activités à tout moment pendant les heures annoncées. L’activité est offerte jusqu’à épuisement des stocks.
🧶Les activités proposées conviennent bien aux familles ayant des enfants de 6 à 12 ans, mais tout le monde peut y participer. Les enfants plus jeunes auront peut-être besoin de l’aide d’un adulte ou d’un frère ou d’une sœur plus âgé(e) pour réaliser l’activité.
🧶Le programme se déroulera principalement en anglais. Tous les documents imprimés seront fournis dans les deux langues officielles (anglais et français).
🧶Le musée est une demeure historique. Comme celle-ci a été construite selon les normes de l’époque, il est possible que certaines parties ne soient pas accessibles pour tous. Le programme se déroule au deuxième étage, accessible par un escalier. Si vous avez des questions ou des préoccupations concernant l’accessibilité, veuillez appeler au 613-580-9638 (Musée de Nepean) ou écrire à l’adresse [email protected]. Vous trouverez plus de détails concernant l’accessibilité sur la page Web du musée : ottawa.ca/maisonfairfields.

Something fun and educational to do on Saturday! And it's free!
08/20/2026

Something fun and educational to do on Saturday! And it's free!

FREE EVENT THIS SATURDAY

🩷Learn about Ottawa's 2SLGBTQIA+ history this Saturday with Morgan Mercury who's featured in our new temporary exhibition "What's in a Frame? 200+ Years of Community Portraits"

🌟Morgan is the owner of Fairy Cowboy Tours - a walking tour focused on sharing the history of 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Ottawa. Morgan has been performing across the country for the past two years, placing runner up in the Mr Capital Pride 2025 pageant. They are a lifelong Ottawa resident with a passion for history and community building, with over 8 years of experience in public education, working as a program interpreter and tour guide for multiple Ottawa museums and tour companies.

🩵Come meet Morgan Mercury at the Bytown Museum!

Celebrate Pride Week starting with the  Bytown Museum | Musée Bytown
08/19/2026

Celebrate Pride Week starting with the Bytown Museum | Musée Bytown

FREE EVENT THIS SATURDAY

🩷Learn about Ottawa's 2SLGBTQIA+ history this Saturday with Morgan Mercury who's featured in our new temporary exhibition "What's in a Frame? 200+ Years of Community Portraits"

🌟Morgan is the owner of Fairy Cowboy Tours - a walking tour focused on sharing the history of 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Ottawa. Morgan has been performing across the country for the past two years, placing runner up in the Mr Capital Pride 2025 pageant. They are a lifelong Ottawa resident with a passion for history and community building, with over 8 years of experience in public education, working as a program interpreter and tour guide for multiple Ottawa museums and tour companies.

🩵Come meet Morgan Mercury at the Bytown Museum!

Sounds like something fun to learn to do. And it is tonight!
08/19/2026

Sounds like something fun to learn to do. And it is tonight!

We are thrilled to welcome back Richard Draffin of the Ottawa Calligraphy Society for a bookbinding workshop this evening!

Participants will dive into this timeless craft, creating personalized journals with stunning collages.

We are always working on new workshops and learning opportunities for adults.

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We look forward to welcoming everyone tonight!

08/18/2026

From the Natioal Centre for National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation

Wine and food pairings at Watson's Mill Manotick - yum!
08/18/2026

Wine and food pairings at Watson's Mill Manotick - yum!

Watson’s Mill is hosting a wine tasting!

We’ll be joined by the sommelier from KIN Vineyards, Ontario’s Northernmost vineyard and winery!

Together, we’ll be exploring 5 of their locally grown and vinted wines, ranging from wines that are light, bright and sparkling to deep and indulgent dessert wines. The highlight of the tasting will feature their Carp Ridge Collection, which includes 3 wines made from grapes grown right in Carp. Each wine tasting will be served alongside a paired hors d’oeuvre. Visit www.watsonsmill.com/events to purchase your tickets!

Time: Friday, September 18, 2026, 7:00-9:30pm
Location: Watson’s Mill, 2nd floor – 5525 Dickinson St., Manotick
Tickets: $30-$80

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