Doors open 7:00pm Programming begins in the Auditorium 7:30pm Q+A to follow If the adage is true that necessity is the mother of invention, then curiosity-driven research is the grandmother of the whole shebang. The internet, the cellphone, the PET scanner – or even further back – radio, penicillin, electricity: all these inventions and their […]
The Vanier Museopark invites the citizens of the former Eastview Municipality to their next edition of the Eastview Breakfasts. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, October 4th at 8:30am at the Sugar Shack around the theme of Photo Identification. Interested parties are encouraged to bring photographs or other archival material. The Vanier Museopark will take this opportunity […]
Help the Canada Aviation and Space Museum launch World Space Week by exploring outer Space! They've teamed up with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) to celebrate the stars. Join them for a chance to look through a telescope — with RASC volunteers on hand to answer your questions. Weather permitting. Other Space-themed activities […]
Come to the museum this Thanksgiving weekend to celebrate the harvest! Discover fun facts about corn and apples and sample delicious fall recipes. Explore several pumpkin varieties and learn about the pumpkin’s life cycle. Children are invited to get creative with a fall-themed craft, and much more!
Join us in Ottawa for our first Hack the Nation - Black Community Jam Session. This event will gather our Black communities in the National Capital Region to collect promising practices, idea share, and highlight positive initiatives that will help move the needle forward for our community. This FREE Jam Session will include: Performances - […]
Enjoy the best that Autumn has to offer, including horse and wagon rides and other traditional fall activities. This is traditionally the last weekend for Watson's Mill's Used Book Store and Flour Milling Demonstrations.
Originally part of the Sparks estate, this historic seven-block area between the Canal and Waller Street contains or faces eighteen designated heritage buildings and includes Ottawa's first main street, laid out in 1826. GUIDE: David Jeanes is president of Heritage Ottawa and author of numerous downtown heritage tours. Heritage Ottawa Members: $5 / Non-Members: $10 […]
On the night of June 21, 1994, a group of scientists gathered in the depths of the Diefenbunker in the hopes of making the latest scientific breakthrough. The terrifying event that happened next has never been disclosed to the public – until now – 20 years later. Using the latest in time-travel technology, we will […]
Briarcliffe is Ottawa's "newest" Heritage Conservation District, and the first in Canada to recognize mid-20th Century modern architecture. This enclave of 23 unique homes began in 1959, when partners sharing modernist ideals of living in harmony with nature purchased 20 acres of rocky, topographically challenging land near the Ottawa River. Progressive architects of the day […]
Join us at 7pm for three informative talks by recent graduates. Each talk will be 15 to 20 minutes in duration and the audience will have an opportunity to pose questions to the speakers. 100 WELLINGTON: THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE FORMER U.S. EMBASSY This talk will explore how the architecture of the former U.S. embassy […]
The Capital Heritage Connexion is pleased to present Emergency Preparedness for Cultural Institutions, a Canadian Conservation Institute Workshop. Date: October 17 - 18, 2018Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pmLocation*: James Bartleman Centre, 100 Tallwood Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 6J9Cost**: Members $75, Non-Members $125 (Must be registered as a Member as of August 1, 2018) Council Members […]
What: Talk with Guy Badeau - BADO, cartoonist at Le Droit newspaper since May 1981. Before inaugurating our next temporary exhibition on the career of Bado with Le Droit newspaper , the Museopark offers a chat with the cartoonist. Thematic: Minorities - viewpoint of a caricaturist. When: Wednesday, October 17th at 6PM Where: Vanier Museopark | 300 des Peres Blancs Av. […]
Thursday October 18 - Saturday October 20, Nightly 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Watson's Mill Manotick invites you to join us for a truly haunting experience. For 3 nights only this historic flour mill is turned into a terrifying 3 floor haunted house that will leave you scared of things that go bump in the […]
There are many options for building and sharing your family tree: paper or electronic forms, family tree software, online family trees on sites like Ancestry or My Heritage, and collaborative family tree websites such as WikiTree. Genealogist Leanne Cooper will explore the key features, pros and cons of each, along with things to consider when […]
We invite you to join us for an evening talk with Annette Hegel, the Museum’s 2018 Artist-in-Residence. She will be discussing her exhibition Now You See Me… Now You See Me… is a multi-channel video projection that delves into the many forms of camouflage of NATO missile launch pads in the midst of civilian populations […]
In October, at the CreActivity Club: Pumpkin carving! To prepare the Halloween celebrations, the animators of our Club will carve horrible pumpkins with your kids! Saturday, October 20th at 10 AM at the Museopark. Activity free of charge for members of the Club or 3$ per child Limited to 30 places only, reservations [email protected] or 613-842-9871 ext. 0.
Discover one of the more mysterious sides of Victorian history with a traditional séance led by a psychic medium. Space is limited; registration is required. Did you know… spiritualism was a popular trend of the Victorian era reflecting a widespread fascination with questions of the afterlife as well as the enigmatic workings of emerging communication […]
An evening of interactive art, science, technology, food & drink at the Canada Science and Technology Museum. Ottawa, Canada September 26, 2018: On Saturday, October 20th from 8PM until 12 midnight, prototypeD TEAM, (operators of MadeMill: the advanced Digital Media Lab and Makerspace at Cours Bayview Yards), and the Canada Science and Technology Museum - […]
Join us for a family-friendly Halloween celebration. Characters from your favourite stories have taken over the Estate! Come dressed in your costume and explore Ottawa-inspired fairy tale realms. Complete fun Halloween activities, or tricks, to enjoy a delicious treat. *Please dress appropriately for weather conditions; activities will take place both indoors and outdoors. Cost: $17.25 […]
Discover one of the more mysterious sides of Victorian history with a traditional séance led by a psychic medium. Space is limited; registration is required. Did you know… spiritualism was a popular trend of the Victorian era reflecting a widespread fascination with questions of the afterlife as well as the enigmatic workings of emerging communication […]
Immerse yourself in the legends and lore of the Ottawa Valley…if you dare. These ghostly tales will leave you unsettled, a familiar feeling to early settlers during Hallow’een. Bring your friends and gather around the fire for a live storytelling program that will truly take history beyond the ordinary. A lantern-lit tour of the house […]
There’s more to genealogy research at the library besides having access to Ancestry.ca! Find out about our print collections and other online resources to help you with your family research. The presentation will be in English.
It’s a Barnyard Halloween at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum! You are invited to enjoy special activities just right for the occasion. Make some ghoulish treats, create a creepy craft, learn all about bats, and visit a spooky barn. Costumed visitors young and old alike can join the costume parade. Children will also be […]
Our Children's Halloween Party has fun and friendly Halloween games and crafts for all!
The Richelieu Forests will transform into a spooky trail for Halloween, so don't forget your costume! When? Saturday October 27 from 1PM to 4PM Where? Richelieu Forest - des Peres Blancs avenue If the little monsters pass all tests they will gather a good bunch of candy! Free activity offered by the Museopark and the Vanier Optimiste Club, no reservation required. For […]
Registration now open for Mansion Mayhem Join us at Goulbourn Museum for costumes, candy, cackling and hair-raising Halloween hijinks! Drop your little ghosts and goblins off to decorate edible haunted houses, make creepy crafts and play ghoulish games! WHAT: This is a drop-off activity for ages 6-11. Cost is $25 per child ($20 for Kits’ Club Members). […]
Looking for a safe, family-friendly place to celebrate the spookiest of seasons? We’re pulling out all the stops and delivering the fun with pumpkin decorating, face painting, and Halloween-inspired activities. And don’t forget to wear your favourite costume — we can’t wait to see all your creativity on display! Cost: $17.25 family; $6.50 single; $10.75 […]
We’re exploring Halloween’s more mischievous origins at Halloween Hijinks! Before trick-or-treating became the norm, Halloween was the night all the pranksters came out to play. Follow the clues to help us identify who’s been causing mischief at the museum. Wear your costume and enjoy a few yummy treats along the way. Cost: $19.25 families; $7.50 […]
Think you know it all? Prove it!!! Monday, October 29, 2018, 7:00 PM Colonnade Restaurant (Corner of Metcalfe & Gilmour Streets), Ottawa $10 per person /4-6 players per team Reserve your table: call Barb at 613-837-8743 or email [email protected]
Come dressed up in your favourite costume. Discover spooky (and cute) ghosts and monsters throughout the museum to collect treats. There’s plenty of open space to run around and have fun in the Bunker. Feel free to bring a lunch and eat in our cafeteria! Note: The best way to get around underground is with […]
Neighbourhood trick-or-treaters are invited to drop by Fairfields Heritage House along their route for a sweet treat and other Halloween fun. Wednesday, October 31 from 4 pm to 8 pm Cost: Free
The Vanier Museopark invites the citizens of the former Eastview Municipality to our next edition of the Eastview Breakfasts. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, November 1st at 8:30am at the Sugar Shack around the theme of Daily Vanier . Interested parties are encouraged to bring photographs or other archival material. The Vanier Museopark will take this opportunity […]