Summer Lecture Series: Lisa Rance

Wednesday July 22 – Lisa Rance: Sydney Hill’s Muskoka Orbit: “Uncle John” Brashear of Beaumaris  It was in making First World War additions to the Canadian Virtual War Memorial that Orillia resident Lisa Rance chanced upon a fascinating story of a...

Summer Lecture Series: Patrick Boyer

Wednesday July 8 – Patrick Boyer: The Flame of Muskoka Heritage. At opening ceremonies for this year’s Winter Olympics, Italy’s president spoke of the flame of heritage, suggesting it encompasses more than the Olympic torch. For his talk at Muskoka Lakes Museum this...

MLM’s Annual Fundraiser

We invite you to be part of an unforgettable evening in support of the Muskoka Lakes Museum and its annual programming, exhibitions, and community initiatives. This year, we are especially excited to celebrate the official launch of our 2026 exhibit: Mahogany in...

Amanda’s Exotic Animals

Join us on the Monday of the Civic Long Weekend with Amanda’s Exotic Animals for an exciting presentation and discover some incredible creatures; some scaly, some fluffy, and all amazing! Free with regular museum admission.  Spots are limited, so please...

Summer Lecture Series: Andrew Whitfield

Wednesday August 20— Andrew Whitfield, Pages from the Past, Paths to the Future: The Story of the Muskoka Lakes Public Library For nearly 138 years, some version of what we now know as the Muskoka Lakes Public Library (MLPL) has been more than just a place for...