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Ottawa. City Operations
Site: Ottawa - Cabot St - Billings Estate National Historic Site
Service: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services - Cultural and Heritage Sites
Record #: OCR1939 | Last Full Update: 20 Feb 2019 |
Names | |
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Alternate Name | OCR ; Ottawa. City Operations |
Former Name | Billings Estate Museum |
Location & Accessibility | |
Located In Community | Ottawa |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Riverside Dr and Pleasant Park Rd |
Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
Physical Access | Partially Accessible - Wheelchair accessible on main floor |
Parking | Free parking |
Description and Services | |
Description (Service) | Ottawa landmark * architecturally unique house, built 1827-1829 * discover the story of one of Ottawa's founding families * family heirlooms and household furnishings are among the many artifacts that help to tell the stories of the Billings family and surrounding community, over a period of four generations * the grounds feature several outbuildings, colourful flower beds, and a historic cemetery * tea-on-the-lawn Educational programs: offers a variety of school programs from kindergarten to grade 8 classes * informal education classes happen throughout the year Facilities rentals: meeting facilities and the grounds are available for rent |
Hours | Administration Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm Museum Wed-Sun 10 am-5 pm * second Sun in May until end of October Tea-on-the-Lawn Wed-Fri, Sun 11 am-4 pm * second Sun in May through last Sun in Aug * reservations are strongly recommended |
Areas Served | Ottawa |
Eligibility | No restrictions |
Application | Group bookings and school tours may be arranged * advance booking is required |
Languages | English ; French |
Fees | Service - Rental fees for meeting rooms and the grounds available upon request. ; Admission ; Special event fees may apply * please contact the museum for details |
Service Categories | Historic Preservation ; Museums |
Contact Information | |
Office Phone | 613-580-2088 |
After Hours Phone | 3-1-1 ; 613-580-2400 |
TTY Phone | 613-580-2401 |
museums@ottawa.ca | |
Website | ottawa.ca/en/residents/arts-heritage-and-culture/museums-and-historic-sites/billings-estate-national-historic |
Primary Contact | Brahm Lewandowski, Museum Administrator; Phone: 613-580-2088 ext 35251; Email: Brahm.lewandowski@ottawa.ca |
Alternate Contact | Meilssa Mayer, Customer Service Bookings Clerk; Phone: 613-580-2088 ext 35250 |
Volunteer Coordinator | Danièle Hamonic, Volunteer Programme Development Coordinator; Phone: 613-580-2424 ext 19042 |
Other Details | |
Established | New City of Ottawa: 2000; Programme: 1975 |
Funding | City / Town ; Fundraising ; Fees |
Elections | City Council is elected. |
Resources | Website |
Accreditation | No |
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