The Nepean Museum is a space where kids and families can learn and explore together. The exhibition gallery showcases Nepean’s history through a series of changing exhibits. With many fun hands-on events, programs and exhibitions, you’ll find lots to discover together.
"Nepean: Rural Roots and City Streets" explores this essential piece of Ottawa’s history.
Hours
We-Su 10:00-17:00
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Established in 1997, the Foyer Gallery increases the awareness, appreciation and promotion of visual arts in the community.
The Foyer Gallery is an artist-run exhibition space. of
🕐 Mo off; Tu-We 10:00-13:00,18:00-21:00; Th-Fr 09:00-15:00,18:00-21:00; Sa-Su 10:00-16:00
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Fairfields Heritage House is a 19th-century Gothic Revival farmhouse that tells the Bell family’s story and nearly 200 years of local history. Surrounded by gardens, lawns, and a gazebo, it’s a welcoming place for picnics, exploration, and family-friendly visits.
Historic Gothic farmhouse sharing local history, with gardens and green space for picnics and family visits
🕐 Fr-Su 10:00-17:00
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Discover engaging exhibitions, food demonstrations, multi-sensory spaces and memorable animal interactions. Visitors to the museum experience Canadian innovations in agricultural science and technology through the lens of a working farm.
Ottawa working farm museum with animals, exhibits, and hands-on experiences exploring food, agriculture, and sustainability.
🕐 Mo-Su 09:00-17:00
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Carleton University Art Gallery (CUAG) is a dynamic cultural hub in Ottawa, fostering dialogue through art, learning, and experimentation. Founded in 1992, it grew from the Barwick collection and gift, and continues to present exhibitions that engage communities.
Ottawa university gallery showcasing art and ideas, founded on the Barwick collection and dedicated to community engagement.
🕐 Mo off; Tu-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa-Su 12:00-17:00
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Billings Estate National Historic Site traces one of Ottawa’s founding families. Settled in 1812, the Billings shaped early farming, trade, and the ByWard Market. Explore the historic home, gardens, and one of the city’s oldest community cemeteries.
Ottawa historic site showcasing the Billings family legacy, early farming, and one of the city’s oldest cemeteries.
🕐 We-Su 10:00-17:00
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