Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum — Attraction in Ottawa

Very nice being a scout it shows me a lot of heritage also Nearby is w d Boyce grave the museum also has another Exhibit room detected to Ottawa and has old pianos in is and stuff like hats old metals etc as for the scouting museum it is actually pretty big inside and has knife collections, handkerchief slides whiitled out of wood old uniforms,merit badges form all different times old camping gear it was very very nice defenently recommend going it is a experience to remember we stayed at camp Tuckabatchee which was very beautiful and nice as there were hill all over camp and had a indoor galley with a shower picnic benches stove fridge but we had to sleep outside that was the...

About all I knew about Ottawa history was the Lincoln Douglas debate and the Illinois Michigan Canal but this museum (two museums actually!) offers a lot more information and depth about the people and events that make Ottawa more than just another river town. Great displays on the appalling “radium girls” story, silica sand, marbles and glass making, and an incredible and comprehensive display and history of American Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts. Outstanding docents Dan and Roy who make history come alive with the stories and personalities of William Boyce and General WHL Wallace. I will definitely come back because I did not have time to see everything on this visit. ...

A very large with well organized, very informative and interesting displays. All the wars are covered with real local artifacts, including a a newly acquired WW1 uniform! Basic local history that even this long time local did not know! The biggest bonus is the volunteers who are passionate and know every square inch of every display with great detail and make it all come to life even more. Also, they change displays and currently for the veteran display they spent days painstakingly set up. It is so worth visiting. There is something for everyone. I easily spent 2 hours in there and did not scratch...