About Us
Who are we?
The Ottawa Museum Network was founded in 2007 through the City of Ottawa Museum Sustainability Plan. We work to promote and advance the interests of our eleven member museums. We are committed to raising awareness of the 11 community museums in Ottawa and engaging residents and tourists in local heritage by telling the greater Ottawa story.
Our Mission:
The Ottawa Museum Network works to promote and advance the interests of member museums by engaging local residents and telling the greater Ottawa story.
Our Vision:
A thriving, sustainable local museum community that works collaboratively, that is respected and that engages its audience to preserve and celebrate the greater Ottawa story.
Our Values:
The Ottawa Museum Network will fulfill its mission by:
- Working collaboratively
- Valuing members’ perspectives
- Speaking with one voice
- Providing proactive, strategic leadership
- Embracing a community wide outlook
- Focusing on results
- Demonstrating integrity, accountability and transparency
Documents of interest:
Connexion Card Community Report 2012
Enhancing Conservation Standards Report
Building Community Connections Report
We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada (Youth Employment Strategy) through the Department of Canadian Heritage for the Young Canada Works Program.
