Nepean Museum

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.

Craftspace

February 7, February 14, February 21 and February 28 from 10 am to 11 am

Ages 3 to 5

Cost: $7.29 per child

Advance registration is required

Get creative and engage with the museum’s collection through play! Each week we’ll complete a craft or artmaking activity inspired by a unique object with a heritage theme.

Themes:

February 7 – Sidewalk chalk quilt

February 14 – DIY toy (*sold out)

February 21 – Natural inks and dyes

February 28 – Neighbourhood collage

Notes

• This program is delivered in English.
• Please dress your child in clothes you are comfortable with getting messy.
• Please pack a peanut-free snack and water.
• Sessions with insufficient registration may be cancelled. If an alternative cannot be offered, a refund will be issued.
• If you have questions or concerns about accessibility, contact the museum at 613-580-9638 or museums@ottawa.ca. Additional information regarding accessibility is available on the museum webpage.

You Can’t Do That at the Museum

February 7, February 14 and February 21 from 2 pm to 4 pm

Ages 6 to 9

Cost: $13.04 per child

Advance registration is required

It’s time to get creative, silly, and a little bit messy at Nepean Museum! We’ve been inspired by the keep-you-on-your-toes sketch show format, and rule bending attitude, of the CJOH-TV classic “You Can’t Do That On Television”. Travel through the decades and see your community through the lens of a different theme each week with a variety of fun, hands-on activities exploring the museum’s exhibition and artefact collection.

Themes:

February 7 – Slime

February 14 – Music & Audio

February 21 – Secret Codes

Notes

• This program is delivered in English.
• Please dress your child in clothes you are comfortable with getting messy.
• Please pack a peanut-free snack and water.
• Sessions with insufficient registration may be cancelled. If an alternative cannot be offered, a refund will be issued.
• If you have questions or concerns about accessibility, contact the museum at 613-580-9638 or museums@ottawa.ca. Additional information regarding accessibility is available on the museum webpage.

Permanent exhibition - Rural Roots and City Streets 

"Nepean: Rural Roots and City Streets" explores this essential piece of Ottawa’s history. Using dozens of photos, artefacts, and interactive elements, this new, permanent exhibition spans the full history of Nepean from its use by Algonguin peoples from time immemorial, up until Nepean’s amalgamation with Ottawa at the turn of the 21st Century.

The City of Ottawa Museums are committed to offering residents meaningful and rewarding volunteer experiences.

Heritage volunteers play an invaluable role in preserving our unique heritage and in providing museum visitors of all ages with opportunities to appreciate our shared story.

Thank you to all our volunteer team members for their continued support.

The museums are not currently accepting new volunteers. If you have any questions about the volunteer program or would like to be notified when volunteering resumes, please contact museums@ottawa.ca.

For more information, please contact our Customer Service Booking Clerk. Call 613-580-9638 or email museums@ottawa.ca.

Work with us to shape your experience. Contact the museum before your visit to discuss your needs. Information about accessibility at the facility, programs, and services is available upon request.

The accessibility features of this facility are detailed below. While the City of Ottawa is constantly working to improve access, please note that not all parts of every facility are necessarily 'accessible for all' as facilities were built to meet accessibility standards of their time.

Parking

• 3 designated parking spaces
• Accessible path of travel from the parking lot to entrance
• 20 metres from parking space to the door

Entrance/Exit

• 2 accessible entrances
• Entrances marked with the International Symbol of Accessibility
• Ramp
• Wide door for wheelchair passage
• Automatic door opener
• Direct access to the main floor, lobby, elevator

Interior 

• All public spaces on accessible path of travel
• Ramps or elevators to all levels
• Accessible seating available

Reception desks

• Floor area for manoeuvring a wheelchair
• Swipe access from seated position

Signage

• Large lettering

Washrooms

• Located on lower level
• Automatic door opener
• Large stalls to allow transfers
• Universal (gender-neutral)

Elevator/Lift

• Access to all floors
• One-wheelchair lift
• Located between the two entrances

Telephone

• Volume control
• Accessible path

Museums/Galleries/Archives

• All exhibition spaces are accessible
• Captioned videos
• Wheelchair accessible
• Good visibility for patrons in wheelchairs
• Interpretative labels/panels in large font 

Learn more about Inclusive Recreation and accessible services.