The Bytown Museum

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The Bytown Museum is housed in Ottawa`s oldest stone building, the Commissariat of Lt. Colonel John By; Royal Engineers. Built in 1827, the building was the treasury and a storehouse during the building of the Rideau Canal. The Museum is operated by the Historical Society of Ottawa. The Bytown Museum tells the story of Col. By, the construction of the Rideau Canal as well as the early years of the city of Ottawa.

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About the Collections
Lt.-Col. By's personal and military artifacts and construction of the Rideau Canal; artifacts used by residents of Bytown, Ottawa and the Ottawa Valley (1826 - present): agriculture, kitchen, toys, costumes, church, school and hospital-related artifacts; government artifacts; large picture collection; archives; research library

Approximate number of objects in the collections: 15,000

Archives
The Historical Society of Ottawa has been in existence since 1898. It has been collecting material relevant to the early years of the Capital and has amassed a significant collection of materials.

Architectural Records • Cartographic Materials • Prints and Drawings • Manuscripts • Photographs • Textual Records • Other : Paintings, prints and photographs.

Decorative Arts
Extensive collections relating to Ottawa, the construction of the Canal and the early years of Bytown.

Costumes • Furniture or Furnishings • Glass • Metalwork, Silverwork or Goldwork • Musical Instruments • Textiles or Tapestries

Fine Arts
Culture: Canadian : Aboriginal or First Nations • European
Period: Historical
Media: Painting • Prints and Drawings • Sculpture • Sketchbooks or Albums
Miscellaneous: Folk Art • War Art • Religious Art

Human History

Agriculture • Archaeological Objects • Astronomy • Ceremonial Objects • Chemistry • Clocks or Time-keeping Devices • Communications Devices • Costumes and Accessories • Currency • Electricity • Exploration and Survey • Fisheries • Forestry • Furniture or Furnishings • Household Objects or Domestic Technology • Imaging : Photographs • Industrial Technology and History • Manuscripts • Maps, Charts, Plans or Blueprints • Marine History and Technology • Medals • Medical History and Technology • Memorabilia • Military History and Technology • Musical Instruments • Oral History • Performing Arts • Physics, Mathematics or Metrology • Printing and Bookbinding • Religious or Liturgical Objects • Sports Equipment • Stamps • Toys and Games • Transportation : Marine : Non-motorized ground : Railway • Local History • Weapons

Services & Activities
Permanent collections on display; changing exhibits; school and other group tours; volunteer program; loans program; research and archive centre

Research Services
Research Centre and Libray may be accessed through appointment
Archival Records • Genealogical Research • Library

Educational Programs
Programmes may be tailored to fit the needs and interest of the group.

School Programs • Family Programs • Classes or Workshops • Demonstrations • Internships • Lectures

Visitor Services
Bilingual Services • Films and Videos • Guided Tours : English : French • Children's Activities or Services • Information Centre or Desk • Parking Facilities : Free • Special Needs Facilities : Parking : Signs : Wheelchair access

Food Services
Snack bar or Vending machines • Picnic Area • Reception Facilities

Other Services
Membership or Volunteer Program

Publications & Products
The Historical Society of Ottawa has offer 60 publications which are available The focus of these publications is the history and development of Ottawa.

A Newsletter is produced for Society members

Posters • Postcards • Newsletters • Videos • Brochures • Scholarly Papers • Books • Annual Reports • T-Shirts or Sweatshirts or Caps • Tour Packages • Commemorative Souvenirs • Educational kits • Other : The Museum Store carries a wide variety of merchandise.

Hours & Admission

Operation: Year Round By Appointment Seasonal
Tours of the oldest stone building in Canada`s Capital.
Special thematic tours for groups of all ages.
Summer workshops for children.
Yearly special exhibits.

Open: January to March by appointment
April to May 15 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
May to Thanksgiving 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
October to November 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
December by appointment

Admission: Charged
$5 adults, $3 students and seniors, groups of ten or more: adults $3 students $2.50

Discounts: • Group • Student Discount

Address

Bytown Museum
P. O. Box 523, Station B,, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5P6
Telephone: 613-234-4570
Fax: 234 4846

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