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Butterflies in Flight
Step into a tropical paradise where over 100 live butterflies glide through lush greenery. Marvel at stunning species such as the blue morpho, swallowtails, and monarchs as pupae from Costa … Read more
GROTTO: The Bill Staubi Collection
Grotto features a selection of artworks donated by Bill Staubi to the OAG in 2024, honoring his support for queer artists and Ottawa’s contemporary art scene. The exhibition explores themes … Read more
Last Voices of the Second World War
Marking 80 years since the war’s end, this moving exhibition features new interviews with surviving veterans and their families, revealing personal stories of service, sacrifice and resilience.
Qikiqtait
Discover Qikiqtait: Where Inuit Knowledge and Innovation Come Together, a groundbreaking exhibition showcasing the leadership of the Sanikiluarmiut of Sanikiluaq. Through research, education, environmental stewardship, and the harvesting of eider … Read more
No Place at Corridor 45|75
No Place is an exhibition by Ottawa-Gatineau artist Shannon Whittle featuring a series of reproduced and reconfigured paintings of imagined landscapes. Drawing on historical landscape painting, media imagery, and personal … Read more
Neon Creations: Glow-in-the-Dark Painting
Celebrate the winter season with engaging, light-inspired activities at the Canadian Children’s Museum in Ottawa. Take part in hands-on experiments, explore illuminating crafts, and enjoy playful discoveries designed to spark … Read more