Step back in time at the Muskoka Lakes Museum
Featured Exhibition
Featured Artifact
Duke ‘Playmate’ motorboat
This artifact is the prototype of the Duke 'Playmate' motorboat, built in 1933. Read More
Events
Opening Day 2020
Canada Day Celebration
2020 After Hours Events
Buttertart Festival 2020
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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.
Hunt for treasures
Play with the past with scavenger hunts and a fur trader survival game.
Play dressup
Pose for a fun photo op in the pioneer log cabin.
