1 Canal Lane PO Box 523 Stn B, Ottawa, ON K1P 5P6
Ottawa's oldest stone building explores the city's evolution from First Peoples through the lumber industry era to present day. Located on unceded Anishinàbe Algonquin territory, the museum features permanent galleries, rotating exhibitions, and a digitized collection.
Community museum in Ottawa's oldest stone building. Explores the city's history from First Peoples to present day with permanent and tempora
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Le Programme d'admissions réciproques de l'AMC permet aux membres individuels, étudiants, retraités, institutionnels et aux Fellows de l'AMC de bénéficier d'une admission gratuite ou à tarif réduit dans les musées participants, favorisant ainsi un échange réciproque de connaissances et d'expertises au sein du secteur muséal canadien. www.musees.ca
Institutions that offer free/reduced general admission periodically (e.g Canada Day, Thursday evenings, some Sundays, weekdays the last hour before close, etc.)
Établissements offrant une admission générale gratuite ou à tarif réduit de façon périodique (p. ex. : fête du Canada, jeudis soir, certains dimanches, en semaine durant la dernière heure avant la fermeture, etc.)
Bytown Museum admission is free for seniors on Wednesdays – the same day seniors ride free with OC Transpo!