Ottawa area Museums and Galleries  
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                      The well-preserved and architecurally unique Billings House was built between 1827 and 1829 and is one of Ottawa's oldest homes. 
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                      Housed in Ottawa's oldest stone Building, the Bytown Museum traces the history of Ottawa's early years, from the construction of the rideau Canal to the rough and tumble days of Bytown and it's eventual emergence as the Nation's Capital. 
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                      Ottawa Art Gallery 
                        613-233-8699 
                        2 Daly Ave. 
                        Ottawa 
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                      Established in 1988 as a public exhibition space in arts court the gallery focuses on the work of local and regional artists and the best contemporay art. 
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                      Canadian Agriculture Museum 
                        613-991-3044 
                        Prince of Wales Dr. 
                        Ottawa 
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                      Tour the museum and animal barns, visit cows, horses, pigs, goats, rabbits and sheep. In addition to daily tours there are special weekend events throughout the year. 
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                      Canada Aviation Museum  
                        613-993-2010 
                        Aviation and Rockcliffe Parkways 
                        Ottawa 
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                      Let your imagination soar! Explore a true Canadian Story at the best aviation museum in canada. Enjoy interactive exhibits and multimedia displays. 
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                      Canada Science and Technology Museum 
                        613-991-3044 
                        1867 St. Laurent Blvd. 
                        Ottawa 
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                      Canda's largest science and technology museum is a great hands-on exprience for visitors of all ages. 
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                      Canadian Museum of Contempory Photography  
                        613-990-8257 
                        1 Rideau Canal 
                        Ottawa 
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                      This elegant building is a creative reconstruction of an abandoned railway tunnel. Discover works by Canda's most dynamic photographers. 
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                      Canadian Museum of Nature 
                        613-566-4700 
                        240 McLoed St. 
                        Ottawa  
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                      Enjoy ongoing exhibitions and activities for nature lovers of all ages with hands-on exploration. 
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                      This newly constructed musuem is a must-see attraction with thousands of artifacts ranging from medals to the 'Voodoo' jet fighter. The museum also runs a variety of family activities. 
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                      Step back in time and explore the evolution of money around the world and through the ages.  
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                      This museum is committed to fostering in all Canadians a sense of their common identity and their shared past. At the same time, it hopes to promote understanding between the various cultural groups that are part of Canadian society. 
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                      The Children's Museum is also located within the Canadian Museum of Civilization and it promotes learning by discovery and places a strong emphasis on Hands-on activities and programmes , children can touch the exhibits and discover the world around them in a safe, fun environment.  
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                      Canadian Postal Museum 
                        1-800-555-5621 
                        100 Laurier Street 
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                      the National Postal Museum joined the Canadian Museum of Civilization in 1988, the museum's mission is to preserve and interpret the material heritage of postal communication. 
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                      Carleton University Art Gallery 
                        613-520-2120 
                        1125 Colonel By Drive 
                        Ottawa 
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                      A state of the art gallery that houses a collection of some 25,000 artworks in the St. Patrick's Building of the university campus. 
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                      A distinctive open-air museum of over 25 buildings with a working sawmill and a schoolhouse the museum portrays life in the 1930's 
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                      Diefenbunker, Canada's Cold War Museum  
                        613-839-0007  
                        3911 Carp Rd. 
                        Carp 
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                      This unique museum is a 100,000 sq. ft. bunker with exhibits that include the Bank of Canada vault, the emergency government situation room and a complete CBC radio studio all buried under thousands of tons of concrete and steel of the 'Diefenbunker'. 
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                      Ecomuse de Hull 
                        613-595-7790 
                        170 Montcalm 
                        Gatineau 
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                      Learn more about how our ecosystem works and affects our lives, you won't want to miss the Insectarium.  
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                      Gloucester Museum 
                        613-822-2076  
                        4550 Bank St. 
                        Gloucester 
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                      Exhibitions of artifacts regarding the history of Gloucester from it's agricultural roots to its post WWII urbanization. 
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                      Goulbourn Museum  
                        613-831-2393  
                        2064 Huntley St. 
                        Stittsville  
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                      Exhibits chronicle rural life beginning with the establishment of the Richmond military settlement in 1818.  
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                      Laurier House National Historic Site of Canada 
                        613-992-8142 
                        335 Laurier Ave. East 
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                      Laurier House commemorates two of Canada's most notable prime ministers, Sir Wilfrid Laurier and the Rt. Hon. William Lyon Mackenzie King The house with many of the rooms remaining as they were during King’s time. The house is filled with marvellous gifts collected from all over the world: from archaeological artefacts dating from 2000 B.C, to classical paintings and furniture associated with famous people and historic events. 
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                      Library and Archives of Canada 
                        1-866-578-7777 
                        395 Wellington St. 
                        Ottawa 
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                      Collections include music, newspapers, rare books and children's literature. 
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                      National Gallery of Canada 
                        613-990-1985 
                        380 Sussex Dr. 
                        Ottawa 
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                      Introduce young family members to the world of art through in-gallery adventures and fun art projects. 
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                      Nepean Museum 
                        613-723-7936 
                        16 Rowley Ave. 
                        Ottawa 
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                      Features displays outlining the history of Nepean from 1792 to the present. The children's discovery gallery offers hands-on activities for the kids. 
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                      Smith Falls area Museums  
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                      High-tech displays and a variety of artifacts bring to life the history of the canal. 
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                      Smith Falls Railway  Museum 
                        613-283-5696 
                        90 William St. West 
                        Smiths Falls 
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                      Housed in a former Canadian Northern Railway Station built in 1914, see steam and diesel locomotives, and check out the many exhibits in the Station building. 
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                      Heritage House Museum 
                        613-283-8560 
                        11 Old Slys Road 
                        Smiths Falls 
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                      A fully restored classically styled Victorian home depicting the life style of an upper middle class family living in Smiths Falls around 1867 to 1875. 
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                      Outlying Area Museums  
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                      Canadian Clock Museum 
                        613-584-9687 
                        60 James St. 
                        Deep River 
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                      Canada's only clock museum it promotes the heritage of Canada's clock manufacturers and sellers 
                        from the early 1800s to the present. 
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                      The Blockhouse was originally designed to house up to 50 soldiers supplied with arms and ammunition. The military, domestic and agricultural artifacts displayed in this museum come mainly form the descnedants of these early settlers. 
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                      Arnprior and District Museum 
                        613-6234902 
                        35 Madawaska Street 
                        Arnprior 
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                      Unique artifacts, clothing, photographs and implements relating to local hertiage. 
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                      CFB Petawawa and Airborne Forces Museum 
                        613-558-5511 ext 6238  
                        Base Building P-51 
                        Petawawa 
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                      For a unique glimpse into Canada's proud military history since 1905, visit the CFB Petawawa Military Museums. The Base Museum tells the fascinating story of the formation of Camp Petawawa in 1905, through two world wars to its present day formation as 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group. 
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                      Champlain Trail Museum and Pioneer Village 
                        613-735-0517 
                        1032 Pembroke Street East 
                        Pembroke 
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                      The Champlain Trail Museum and Pioneer Village offers a diverse and fascinating tour through Ottawa Valley history from aboriginal times to the modern era. Indoor displays, a nineteenth century log home, school, church, blacksmith shop, agricultural equipment and railroad station.  
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                      Osgoode Museum 
                        613-821-4062 
                        Highway 31 
                        Vernon 
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                      Furniture, quilts, toys, musical instruments, an early dentists office and many other artifacts that reflect the heritage of the township of Osgoode.  
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                      Pinhey's Point Hertiage Park & Museum 
                        613-832-4347 
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                      An 88-acre historic site and estate located on the scenic shores of the Ottawa River, the site is a perfect destination for boaters, picnickers and anyone interested in exploring the ample green space. 
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                      Watson's Mill, situated in historic Dickinson Square, is older than Canada itself. The Mill was built in 1860 and now serves as an example of a 19th century grist mill. This working museum grinds flour every second Sunday,  the flour can be purchased in the gift shop. 
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