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Incorporated in 1850, Cataraqui Cemetery continues as an active burial ground and is the final resting place of many prominent Canadians.  Recognized for its great natural...

Features exhibitions from Queen’s Fine Art students as well as professional artists.

Visit the 1840’s restored house and gardens of Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada’s first Prime Minister.  Exhibits in the visitor centre commemorate his life and career, and...

The Toronto Railway Museum is dedicated to preserving the physical legacy, history and experience of rail transportation in Toronto and Ontario. The museum encompasses...

The Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, Canada offers visitors a window into worlds unknown or unfamiliar: the artistic, intellectual, and scientific heritage of Muslim civilizations...

The North Lanark Regional Museum is owned and operated by the North Lanark Historical Society with the goal of collecting, preserving and displaying the history of Mississippi...

The Canadian Language Museum was established in 2011 to promote an appreciation of all of the languages spoken in Canada and of their role in the development of this nation. Few...

The Community Waterfront Heritage Centre (CWHC) is located on Owen Sound's picturesque harbour at 1155 1st Ave West, in a historic 1932 CN Rail Station. It is the last train...

In 1967, Sandy MacLachlan created the Woodworking Museum as a Centennial Project. To house the collection, he dismantled an 1853 log house, originally built by the White family in...

The Canadian Museum of Nature is a natural history museum in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Its collections, which were started by the Geological Survey of Canada in 1856, include all...

The South Dumfries Historical Society was founded in February 2003 to continue the operation of the community’s museum. The museum had been developed by the St. George/South...

Uncover thousands of years of human history in Fort Erie.  This exhibit features archaeological artifacts recovered from the Peace Bridge Site alongside contemporary First...

The Multicultural History Society of Ontario (MHSO) is a not-for-profit educational institution and heritage centre established in 1976 by Professor Robert F. Harney and some of...

The Renfrew and District Historical and Museum Society operates the McDougall MIll Museum. Nestled on the banks of the Bonnechere river by the Swinging Bridge our museum...

A vibrant, community arts and culture centre offering a variety of exhibitions and arts education programs.

The Huron Historic Gaol is a unique and imposing octoganol building which served as the County Jail from its opening in 1841 until 1972 when all inmates were transferred to...

10 historic museums operated by the City of Toronto work collectively to inspire passion for the city. Museum professionals have researched the history of Toronto and present this...

The Canadian Forces Museum of Aerospace Defence is dedicated to telling the story of the men and women who helped shape the emerging world of air and aerospace defence. ​​From...

This community museum collects artifacts and ephemera with a geographical focus on the City of York. Contact the site for information on current activities.

This community museum is dedicated to preserving the history of rural education, the heritage of the surrounding community and the memory of poet Wilson Pugsley MacDonald. The...

June 1, 1866, the Fenians attacked Canada at the Battle of Ridgeway. This Battle provided additional impetus for the provinces to join Confederation and to begin development of a...

This community museum has what is believed to be the earliest surviving building on either side of the Detroit River. The French frame log structure was built in the 1790...

This military museum focuses on artifacts and vehicles related to the Ontario Regiment and the City of Oshawa. Visitors to the museum can view a 1944, 38-ton Sherman tank; an Anti...

Mission Statement: The OHS was founded in 1888 to encourage and assist museum, historical societies, heritage committees and other cultural groups to research, preserve and...

Of the original seven hotels of Lucan's early days, the Central Hotel is likely the oldest, dating back to around 1860 when it was built by Bob Mclean.

Visit this preserved early 19th century home, set on a hilltop overlooking the beautiful Dundas Valley.Explore the history of Enerals Griffin and other early Black settlers and...

Visit the two Railway Stations, the Steam Locomotive 6218, Caboose, and gift shop as you discover the history of rail travel in Fort Erie.Fort Erie Museum Services operates the...

The time period displayed is from the arrival of Caucasian Pioneers to the end of the oxen/horse drawn era. Visit the Welcome Centre displays and stroll through the museum...

The Workers’ History Museum presents and promotes workers’ history, heritage and culture, and collects and preserves materials documenting contemporary labour issues in the City...

Our museum site consists of the National Leaskdale Manse where Lucy Maud Montgomery, author of Anne of Green Gables, lived and wrote for 15 years from 1911 to 1926. Here she wrote...

The Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre (SRSC) at Algoma University, is a joint initiative with the Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association. The history and activities...

The Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society is a Non-profit Registered Charity, which was founded in 1992 and incorporated in 1994. We are an affiliated society of the Ontario...

Established in 1995, to promote interest and inform people of the history of Drumbo and surrounding district, including Richwood, Wolverton, Windfall.

The Cobourg Museum Foundation has restored the town's oldest limestone building together with a 19th century workman's cottage and converted them into the Sifton-Cook...

The Wilmot Township's Firefighting Museum's goal is to restore, maintain and preserve historical firefighting vehicles, equipment and documents and to promote and educate...

Magnetawan is located in the Almaguin Highlands region of the Parry Sound District. The Municipality had a population of 1,454 in the 2011 Canadian census. The Municipality...

The Nipigon Historical Museum collects, protects and displays artifacts representing a time period of before European contact to present day.  The Nipigon Historical Museum...

The Public Services Health & Safety Association serves Ontario's public service sectors, including universities, colleges and school boards, municipalities, health and...

The Georgina Military Museum is a non-profit, community-based organization which serves to provide school tours and the general public with a rich and highly textured multi-...

The Ottawa Museum Network offers you a chance to experience Ottawa's history up close. Get the whole Ottawa story by visiting our eleven community museums. They're...