The Bytown Museum
Registered Name: THE BYTOWN MUSEUM
Business No: 867207201RR0001
This organization is designated by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as a registered charity. They comply with the CRA's requirements and have been issued a charitable registration number.
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Your generosity helps us preserve Ottawa’s rich history and make it accessible to everyone. By donating to the Bytown Museum, you support our mission to educate, engage, and inspire our community through the power of history.
Housed in Ottawa’s oldest stone building, the Bytown Museum explores the stories of an evolving city and its residents from its early days as Bytown to present day Ottawa. The museum’s collection of over 7,000 artifacts includes some singularly important pieces, such as a cast of D’Arcy McGee's death hand.
In 2026, Ottawa will mark a once-in-a-century milestone: the 200th anniversary of the founding of Bytown - the settlement that grew into Canada’s capital. The Bytown Museum, located at the very heart of that origin story, is proud to lead a powerful year of bicentennial programming that reflects, reclaims, and reimagines our city’s shared history.
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