Join us for free hands-on activities – drop in, warm up, have fun!
Celebrate Winterlude in Ottawa! Visit us throughout February and enjoy indoor family activities.
Daily activities
- Snap a winter selfie at our photo station
- Try one of our scavenger hunts
- Check out the artifacts in our winter-themed interactive wall
- Learn about who goes on our bank notes
Weekend activities
Beading workshop (Bilingual)
- When: January 31 and February 1
- Time: 13:00-16:00
- Details: Join Ojibway artist Stephanie Peltier to create your own keychain and learn about beading as a cultural and economic practice. Space is limited and registration is required.
- Age group: Ages 16+
Check back soon to register.
From beaver pelts to polymer notes
- When: January 31, February 1, 7 and 8
- Time: All day
- Details: A hands-on table with real objects that trace the story of money in Canada.
Design your own bank note
- When: January 31, February 1, 7 and 8
- Time: All day
- Details: Design your own unique bank note at our craft station! Use paper elements and supplies to create your personalized "currency."
Avatar market
- When: February 14, 15 and 16
- Time: All day
- Details: Build your own paper puppet of the Museum’s cartoon avatars. Then, kids can use play money to "purchase" accessories to customize their creations, learning about budgeting and making thoughtful spending choices.
Piggy bank craft
- When: February 14, 15 and 16
- Time: All day
- Details: Make a paper piggy bank using our provided templates, paper, glue, and markers. It’s a fun way to encourage saving!
