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The CSC showcases the Sculptors Society of Canada - a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of contemporary Canadian sculpture. Themed exhibitions of members'...

Homer Watson House & Gallery is the homestead of Homer Watson, Canada's first noted landscape artist (1855-1936). In 1980, the house and surrounding three acre property...

Fascinating and fun for young and old alike, The OPP Museum is located in the impressive Ontario Provincial Police General Headquarters building. Showcasing more than 100 years of...

Operated by the Town of York Historical Society, Toronto's First Post Office is a museum, National Historic Site, and an authorized full-service dealer for Canada Post.Erected...

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...

Built in 1825 by Thomas Rogers and enlarged in 1891 by Joseph Power, St. George's started as a simple rectangular stone church whose walls still stand, but became a classical...

The Franco-Ontarian folklore Center is a leader in the field of conservation and development of heritage. The work of its founder, Father Germain Lemieux, and the realization of...

Located in a historic 1837 stone building, this museum is restored to reflect the family life of Dr. John Hutchison from 1837 to 1847. Dr. Hutchison was an early resident...

The Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) is a place to explore and learn about Peel Region’s culture and heritage, and to converse, question and tell stories to help...

Set against the backdrop of Lake Erie's beautiful shoreline, the Backus Page-House is a living history museum, re-creating life in the Talbot Settlement during the middle of...

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 Jet Aircraft Museum’s mission is to “Preserve, Educate and Soar.” To do this, the Jet Aircraft Museum has adopted a mandate which brings students, veterans and the public into...

Hamilton Children’s Museum invites young visitors to stretch their imagination as they touch, build and experiment in a friendly, child-focused setting. Home to interactive...

A visit to the John R. Park Homestead Conservation Area will take you back in time to the 1850s. The house and farm buildings of John and Amelia Park are restored to bring the...

Think History is boring?  Think again!Nestled on the banks of Duffins Creek, Pickering Museum Village is the largest community museum in Durham region.  Discover...

This community museum focuses on the Township and Town of Uxbridge, including the former Township of Scott, from the 1800s to the early 1900s.The Historical Centre consists of 10...

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 Lakeshore Grounds Intepretive Centre aims to research, preserve, and share the natural and built heritage of the Lakeshore Grounds region of South Etobicoke and to engage both...

Commanda Museum is one of the only remaining Victorian Commercial buildings to survive intact and is the only designated historical site in the area. The interior counters,...

Kingsville Military Museum is dedicated to the preservation of the region's history and culture. Exhibitions include military artifacts from all Canadian conflicts and items...

This military museum is dedicated to the Princess of Wales' Own Regiment (pwor) and its antecedents, from 1863. The museum focuses on three organizations of militias and on...

Built in 1860, this historic stone grist mill is still operational. Located on the Rideau River near Ottawa, the water-powered machinery is used to make stone-ground flour. Daily...

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

This national historic site was built in 1810. The grist mill operated until 1949 and the site is now used to interpret the evolution of milling technology and other local...

Discover the history of Lambton County at the Lambton Heritage Museum, south of Grand Bend. The museum includes a modern exhibit centre plus a slaughterhouse, blacksmith shop,...

A diverse range of textual, architectural, sound and moving image records are held at this university archives. Visitors can access the mainly Canadian collection of business and...

Parry Sound District and Northeastern Ontario are the focus of this museum's collection, dating from 1865 to the present. Areas of interest include logging, industrial...

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 Âjagemô space at the Canada Council for the Arts features performances, events and exhibitions of contemporary Canadian art, including work from the collection of the ...

Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum is the largest community museum complex in Ontario, encompassing a museum, heritage village, hall of fame, and curatorial centre. We are open...

This museum and archives collects items about Lithuanian-Canadians: documents (including many pertaining to immigration), photographs, ephemera, art, maps, medals, coins, uniforms...

Built in 1875, the Ridge House Museum is a typical Gothic revival style home furnished to portray the lifestyle of a middle class family. The Ridge House structure and grounds...

Discover one of the finest examples of an intact historic home in Canada. Three generations of the McQuesten family lived at Whitehern from 1852 until 1968. Among the last...

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.

Informative, and fun! At the Dundas Museum & Archives, discover Dundas from the time of the glaciers’ slow carving of the valley through to today’s vibrant...

Located at the Fork of the Thames in downtown London, Ontario, Museum London inspires human experience through art and historical exhibitions, a dynamic mix of responsive public...

Explore the world at the Royal Ontario Museum, in the heart of Toronto. Canada's largest museum of world cultures and natural history, the ROM showcases a variety of family...

The Woodstock Art Gallery is Oxford County's largest municipal public gallery with a permanent collection of over 1500 works. The gallery celebrates the talent of local,...

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...

At iArtS Museum, we believe that art is not only meant to be viewed, but also experienced. Our interactive and immersive exhibits are designed to spark the imagination and...

 About Edinburgh Square Heritage & Cultural Centre Edinburgh Square Heritage and Cultural Centre represents a cornerstone of history in Haldimand County and is an...

This restored 1857 townhouse was the final home of William Lyon Mackenzie, Toronto's first mayor and leader of the 1837 Rebellion. The site features a recreated 19th-century...

Scarborough's living history site focuses on themes of rural and domestic life. The collection dates from 1796 to 1910, with artifacts relating to the history of Scarborough....

The Algonquin Logging Museum is a major interpretive museum where the exhibits are along an easy 1.3 km loop trail which leads you through the story of Algonquin Park logging 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.

Evolving from a Victorian country estate to an Edwardian city mansion, Spadina Museum: Historic House & Gardens chronicles four generations of the wealthy Austin family. Enjoy...

A local history collection focusing on Elgin County is featured at this community museum. Research facilities are also available. A variety of workshops are offered; for a...

Markham Museum offers a unique family and educational experience featuring over 20 historic buildings on 25 acres of parkland. Recently opening one of the first LEED gold standard...