Our upcoming temporary exhibition, What’s in a Frame? 200+ Years of Community Portraits, officially launches on May 15th!
Reflecting on 200+ years, we look to portraits of past and present Ottawa residents. From the first individuals who lived, worked, and made their community here to those whose stories have shaped the Ottawa we know today.
Portraits often capture a particular moment in a person’s life. They can also convey much more about the person’s larger identity and are not always paintings or photographs. The portraits in this exhibition reveal local stories of community, resilience, and diversity, from Ottawa’s beginnings to the present.
Starting this summer, explore our community portraits and discover (y)our Ottawa story.
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Bytown Museum
Ottawa's oldest history museum, housed in the 1827 Commissariat Building at the foot of the Ottawa Locks. Tells the story of how Bytown became Canada's capital, from the construction of the Rideau Canal through the city's transformation into Ottawa.
Upcoming Events
culturalJul 2Free Thursday Evenings
Bytown Museum
Visit the Bytown Museum for free on Thursday evenings from 5–8 PM in July and August. Explore Ottawa’s history and enjoy summer by the Rideau Canal.
culturalJun 22Jimmy Hogg: Mashed
Geneva Hall (Ottawa Fringe Festival)
After SOLD-OUT runs across Canada in 2024 & 2025 British comedian and storyteller Jimmy Hogg (The Potato King) returns to Ottawa Fringe with a NEW SHOW.
culturalJun 22The Yodeling Ranger
Geneva Hall (Ottawa Fringe Festival)
Who is the Yodeling Ranger? An Imposter? A Hero? A Fool? Or proof that even the most frivolous act of music can be life-saving? Veteran performer Tor Lukasik-Foss debuts this brand new work for this year’s Ottawa fringe, an energetic fusion of music and storytelli...
culturalJun 23Martin Dockery: Wanderlust
Geneva Hall (Ottawa Fringe Festival)
In this multi-award-winning, true odyssey, Dockery negotiates the giddiness, terror, & absurdities in travel & love, as he searches for an Epiphany. Any Epiphany at all. A wildly hilarious existential storytelling adventure to Timbuktu. Best-of-Fest: Adelaide, Van...
culturalJun 22Les lundis des tout-petits: French story time with Luana
National Arts Centre — Peter A. Herrndorf Place
Join us on Mondays for story time with Luana. Delight in tales that will sweep you away on journeys through magical worlds where you will meet enchanting characters. All accompanied by crafts and g...
culturalJun 27Welcoming Ottawa Week 2026: Rideau Branch | Semaine d’accueil à Ottawa 2026 : succursale Rideau
Ottawa Public Library — Rideau
Discover Rideau branch and visit our community resource fair. You will meet local service providers offering support in health, settlement, recreation, and other essential services. You can also ge...
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