Step back in time at the Muskoka Lakes Museum
Announcements
Museum now open starting July 1st
We are now open for the season, Wednesday to Saturday 10 to 4 and Sundays 12 to 4. We are closed Mondays and Tuesdays. PLEASE NOTE: all visitors are required to wear masks as mandated by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit starting July 13, 2020. Read More
Featured Exhibition
‘Canoeing in Muskoka’ this season’s Featured exhibit
This year's 'Canoeing in Muskoka' exhibit features a new addition to our canoe collection, a Mack Cunningham canoe from Bala. Known as one of Muskoka best boat builders, Mack Cunningham, along with his family, hand-built canvas covered canoes to Read More
Events
Thanksgiving Open House cancelled for 2020
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2021 Featured Exhibit
Next season’s Feature exhibit will highlight long-time cottager Lou Spence and his sailing and navy experience. This is made possible through the very generous support of his family.
Explore Muskoka’s rich history
Set on an island between the locks, the Muskoka Lakes Museum houses an extensive collection of artifacts and interactive exhibits that provide a colourful glimpse into the way things were. Explore our First Nations gallery and exhibits on local resort, steamship and boat building history. Visit an original pioneer log cabin and watch history come alive.
Help preserve Muskoka’s past
The Muskoka Lakes Museum relies on its members, donors and supporters to carry out the very important task of preserving Muskoka’s heritage. Your generous support ensures we can continue to offer exciting programming and make Muskoka’s history accessibleto all. Become a member and make a difference.
Museum Highlights
Phone a friend
Try one of our operational old-style crank or dial telephones.
Due to COVID-19, dial phones are currently not available. Crank phones are still available.
Hunt for treasures
Play with the past with scavenger hunts and a fur trader survival game.
Due to COVID-19, the survival game is not available. All other scavenger hunts are still available.
Play dressup
Pose for a fun photo op in the pioneer log cabin.
Due to COVID-19, the dressup trunk is not available.
