Museums and heritage
Calendar of Events
What’s going on in the City? Check the calendar of events.
Museums
Ottawa’s rich history and heritage is over 200 years old. See Ottawa's unique museums.
Archives
Research your house and family or explore more than two million photographs at the Archives.
Celebrations and Activities
Join annual events like Doors Open Ottawa, Museum Month or Heritage Day.
Heritage Organizations
The City of Ottawa works with community-based organizations to preserve and promote local heritage through museums, archives and programs. Find the complete list.
Volunteers
Volunteers work as animators, researchers, gardeners, and collections assistants among many other exciting positions. Please visit myvolunteerpage.com
Arts and Heritage plan
Do you want to know more about Ottawa’s Arts and Heritage plan? See the City’s Five-Year Progress Report.
Funding
The City supports and promotes heritage activities that increase awareness of Ottawa’s distinct local history.
Download the Guidelines and Application form [PDF - 162 KB]
Download the Report form [PDF - 50 KB]
For more information about the program contact:
Anik Després, Cultural Planner
City of Ottawa
110 Laurier Avenue West ( 01-49 )
Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1
Tel: 613-580-2424 ext. 27208
Fax: 613-580-2632