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This month

A woman's hand pinning fabric to a judy doll.
Special Events

EcoEquitable Fashion Show

Join us for a showcase of custom-made garments created by students and alumni of the Sewing for Jobs Program.
Dec 18, 2025
6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST
Water Court
Details of three artworks: 1) Lawren S. Harris, Snow II, 1915. 2) Pudlo Pudlat, Winter Bird, 1984. 3) Gustaf Edolf Fjæstad, Winter Brook, after 1908
Special Events / Kids and Families

Winter Family Storytime

Join the Ottawa Public Library and the National Gallery of Canada for Storytime at the Gallery.
Jan 10, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. EST
Scotiabank Great Hall
Guests in the Scotiabank Great Hall under purple and pink lights.
Special Events

Glow Party

Join us for this year’s Glow Party. Enjoy art making, visits to exhibitions, and DJ Rise Ashen live!
Jan 15, 2026
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST
Scotiabank Great Hall
Close-up view a person's hands, with white cotton gloves on, touching a sculpture.
Special Events

Art InSight

Art InSight is a program for individuals who are blind or low vision, and their guests.
Jan 18, 2026
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST
National Gallery of Canada
Rémi Thériault and Michael Tardioli
Special Events

A Street Photography Series

Join us for a dynamic three-part series celebrating the art of street photography.
Jan 29, 2026 — Mar 7, 2026
5:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST
A group of people walking towards the Scotiabank Great Hall
Special Events

Winter Walking Group

The Winter Walking Group is a free, safe and social indoor walking program designed to encourage physical activity among people of all ages and abilities.
Jan 30, 2026
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. EST
Main Entrance
A woman gestures to a painting on a dark green wall as she discusses it with a group.
Special Events

Spark!

SPARK! is a friendly, conversation-based, free program designed for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers.
Feb 3, 2026
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST
National Gallery of Canada
A group of people walking towards the Scotiabank Great Hall
Special Events

Winter Walking Group

The Winter Walking Group is a free, safe and social indoor walking program designed to encourage physical activity among people of all ages and abilities.
Feb 6, 2026
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. EST
Main Entrance
Rémi Thériault
Special Events

ByWard Market Photo Walk with Rémi Thériault

Take a guided photo walk through the ByWard Market.
Feb 7, 2026
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST
Main Entrance
A group of people walking towards the Scotiabank Great Hall
Special Events

Winter Walking Group

The Winter Walking Group is a free, safe and social indoor walking program designed to encourage physical activity among people of all ages and abilities.
Feb 13, 2026
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. EST
Main Entrance
A group of people walking towards the Scotiabank Great Hall
Special Events

Winter Walking Group

The Winter Walking Group is a free, safe and social indoor walking program designed to encourage physical activity among people of all ages and abilities.
Feb 20, 2026
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. EST
Main Entrance
A group of people walking towards the Scotiabank Great Hall
Special Events

Winter Walking Group

The Winter Walking Group is a free, safe and social indoor walking program designed to encourage physical activity among people of all ages and abilities.
Feb 27, 2026
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. EST
Main Entrance
A woman gestures to a painting on a dark green wall as she discusses it with a group.
Special Events

Spark!

SPARK! is a friendly, conversation-based, free program designed for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers.
Mar 3, 2026
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST
National Gallery of Canada
A group of people walking towards the Scotiabank Great Hall
Special Events

Winter Walking Group

The Winter Walking Group is a free, safe and social indoor walking program designed to encourage physical activity among people of all ages and abilities.
Mar 6, 2026
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. EST
Main Entrance
Michael Tardioli
Special Events

Photo Critique Session with Michael Tardioli

Share your work, get feedback, and develop your eye.
Mar 7, 2026
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST
SPAO