Bytown Museum
Nestled at the Ottawa Locks Canal, the Bytown Museum offers a breathtaking view of the canal and its surroundings, with an exciting and diverse schedule of activities, bridging history and nature in an unforgettable scenic setting.
About Us - Bytown Museum
Housed in Ottawa’s oldest stone structure, the BYTOWN MUSEUM explores the city’s history from the early years of Rideau Canal construction, through the rough and tumble days of Bytown, to its emergence as Canada’s capital and beyond.
Plan Your Visit - Bytown Museum
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History - Bytown Museum
Collect, Study and Preserve: A Brief History of the BYTOWN MUSEUM. After “considerable talk among the ladies of the city” about the preservation of Ottawa’s rich cultural heritage, the Women’s Canadian Historical Society of Ottawa was formed in June of 1898.
Exhibitions - Bytown Museum
Explore the stories of Bytown and Ottawa’s rich cultural heritage, past and present, through our Permanent, Temporary and Community Gallery exhibitions.
Permanent Gallery - Bytown Museum
In less than thirty years, Bytown evolved into the City of Ottawa; changing its name, its character, and its reputation, and eventually becoming a thriving capital city. We invite you to visit the two floors of our Permanent Gallery exhibition, where you will discover the amazing stories and people that shaped Bytown and Ottawa through to the ...
A Century of Community - Bytown Museum
Bytown Museum: A Century of Community tells the story of Bytown and Ottawa through but a small sample from our important artefact collection. Explore the objects, stories and people that have shaped our city, discover community roots, travel the Rideau Canal and tell us what the BYTOWN MUSEUM means to you.
Virtual Tour - Bytown Museum
Take a walk through our three floors of exhibitions, explore artefacts, and immerse yourself in the Museum – located in the Commissariat, Ottawa’s oldest stone building – from any computer or from our access terminal on the 2nd floor.
Our Collection - Bytown Museum
Through its important and eclectic collection the Museum strives to tell the stories of an evolving city – from its first inhabitants and the early days of Bytown to present-day Ottawa.
Get Engaged - Bytown Museum
Engage with the BYTOWN MUSEUM through our exciting exhibitions, activities and programs for adults, youth and kids. Make the best of your visit! Be our guests!