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Whether you want to explore Canada's largest museum, or are searching for an intimate art gallery, Ontario is the place to look. Interested in times gone by? Visit one of the many pioneer villages across the province for an authentic glimpse of historical life. Learn about the history of shoes, or check out a Victorian mansion. Whatever your passion, you'll find a place to catch your eye in Ontario.
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Halton County Radial Railway & Streetcar Museum
519-856-9802
13629 Guelph Line
Milton, Ontario
Milton, Ontario
Come ride the streetcars! The Halton County Radial Railway (HCRR) is a full-size operating electric railway & museum, featuring historic electric railcars operating on two kilometers of scenic track. The HCRR is proud to be Ontario's first and largest electric railway museum.
Bata Shoe Museum
416-979-7799
327 Bloor St. West
Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1W7
Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1W7
From ancient Egyptian sandals to celebrity footwear like Justin Bieber's purple sneakers, walk on down to the coolest shoebox in town. Family Fun Weekends, changing galleries, exciting tours and hands on demonstrations means there is something exciting for everyone to experience!
Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre
1-866-318-8889
33 Victoria Street N
Southampton, Ontario, N0H 2L0
Southampton, Ontario, N0H 2L0
Fascinating, interactive exhibits. Fun, interesting events and programs for children, adults and families alike. Seasonal log buildings. Archives and Reading Room. Come for a visit. You won't want to leave.
Country Heritage Park
888-307-3276
905-878-8151
905-878-8151
8560 Tremaine Rd, S. of the 401
Milton, Ontario, L9T 2Y3
Milton, Ontario, L9T 2Y3
30 exhibit bldgs & 20,000 artifacts. 80 acre park with attractions, costumed staff, antiques & rural life artifacts, National Quilt Exhibit, farm livestock, heritage plants & more! Experience our rich rural legacy during fun filled weekend events.
Hamilton Civic Museums
905-546-(CITY) 2489
Throughout the City of
Hamilton, Ontario, L8R 2K3
Hamilton, Ontario, L8R 2K3
Discover...Real People. Real Stories. Real Adventure! Hamilton Civic Museums provide hours of entertainment for you and your family. Explore five National Historic Sites, a children's museum, community museums, and over 150 annual events, exhibits and workshops.
Municipality of Bayham
519-866-5521
9344 Plank Road
Straffordville, Ontario, N0J 1Y0
Straffordville, Ontario, N0J 1Y0
Discover Bayham - fun filled family events, unique festivals (Edison Fest, Tub Daze, Watermelon Fest), beautiful beaches, camping, cottages, B&B, birdwatching, fishing, boating, golfing,cycling/hiking trails. Visit fascinating museums,historic lighthouse, beautiful parks & wind interpretive centre.
National Gallery Of Canada
613-990-1985
800-319-2787
800-319-2787
www.gallery.ca
Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 9N4
Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 9N4
World renowned Gallery showcasing Canadian works of art that. Something for every interest and all ages. Be amazed! Van Gogh, Picasso, Monet, Chagall, Andy Warhol, Emily Carr, Tom Thompson, Krieghoff and more. Group rates. Guided Tours. Inspiring gift shop. Art competitions. Special events.
Ontario Science Centre
416-696-1000
770 Don Mills Rd
Toronto, Ontario, M3C 1T3
Toronto, Ontario, M3C 1T3
Lots to see & do for families, teens & adults! Explore 9 exhibition halls, including the new Weston Family Innovation Centre. Overwhelm your senses with an IMAX Dome theatre experience. Enjoy hands-on workshops, birthday parties, family sleepovers & FREE Sci Fri Friday night events.
Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives
705-549-2150
13 Burke St
Penetanguishene, Ontario, L9M 1C1
Penetanguishene, Ontario, L9M 1C1
Discover Penetanguishene and lumber baron Charles Beck. An original 1875 general store, gift shop, exciting exhibits and wonderful original art shows! Educational programs. FREE Summer Concerts, September Settlers Day, exciting events and much more!
Ruthven Park National Historic Site
905-772-0560
243 Haldimand Hwy 54
Cayuga, Ontario, N0A 1E0
Cayuga, Ontario, N0A 1E0
A 1500 acre site overlooking the Grand River and consisting of walking trails, Carolinian forests, provincially significant wetlands, bird banding, an 1845 Greek Revival mansion with guided tours (former home of the Thompson Family for over 150 years) and outbuildings. Special events.
St Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre
905.984.8880
800-305-5134
800-305-5134
1932 Welland Canals Pkwy
St Catharines, Ontario, L2R 7C2
St Catharines, Ontario, L2R 7C2
You won't get any closer to a Great Lakes Ship unless you're a sailor yourself! Marvel as ships work their way through the amazing canal. Enjoy the Museum's fascinating galleries & Underground Railroad exhibit. Experience the outdoor Discovery Park. Stroll, bike or rollerblade along the Rec trail.
Stones 'N Bones Museum
519-336-2100
223 N Christina Street
Sarnia, Ontario, N7T 5V1
Sarnia, Ontario, N7T 5V1
Amazing 10,000 sq. ft. Natural History museum. View over 6,000 fascinating fossils, minerals, gemstones, artifacts, shells, butterflies, insects, antlers, horns & huge shark jaws! Visit the Dinosaur & Polar Bear Galleries. See the largest shark jaws in the world! Something for everyone. Small gift shop also on site.
Waterloo Region Museum & Doon Heritage Village
519-748-1914
10 Huron Road
Kitchener, Ontario, N2P 2R7
Kitchener, Ontario, N2P 2R7
Explore 20,000 sq ft of interactive exhibits spanning thousands of years. Be amazed as stories come alive through artifacts & a multi-media presentation. Relive 1914 as you enter picturesque Doon Heritage Village. Farm animals, activities, costumed interpreters & more!
Arnprior & District Museum
613-623-4902
35 Madawaska St.
Arnprior, Ontario, K7S 1R6
Arnprior, Ontario, K7S 1R6
Situated in the former Post Office built in 1896. Come and enjoy the Kenwood Mills exhibit, the 1928 fire engine, scenes of early 20th century domestic life, Charles Macnamara and our own ever-changing lumber exhibit, the museum's tribute to the Laird McNab. Check out the exciting early 19th century canon!
Arthur Child Heritage Museum of the 1000 Islands
613-382-2535
877-217-7391
877-217-7391
125 Water Street
Gananoque, Ontario, K7G 3E3
Gananoque, Ontario, K7G 3E3
A museum of the 1000 Islands, interpreting the region's history through interpretive and interactive exhibits. Walk in the footsteps of the First Nations people, the early settlers and voyageurs and the combatants in the War of 1812. Visit the Golden Era of Castles and Cottages and the river highway of the past.
Bala's Museum & Lucy Maud Montgomery
705-762-5876
1024 Maple Ave. at corner of River St.
Bala, Ontario, P0C 1A0
Bala, Ontario, P0C 1A0
Bala's Museum is known as one of the best "Anne of Green Gables" museums with costumed tours for kids, photo opportunities galore plus gift & book store. Summer hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs 12-4, Fri, Sat, Sun 1-4. Closed Tuesday.
Museums Of Burlington
905-332-9888
Joseph Brant Museum - 1240 North Shore Blvd. E.
Ireland House at Oakridge Farm - 2168 Guelph Line, Ontario
Ireland House at Oakridge Farm - 2168 Guelph Line, Ontario
Joseph Brant Museum and Ireland House at Oakridge Farm are two of Burlington's most exciting and engaging places, each representing the history of Burlington in a unique way and inviting visitors to take a wondrous step back in time. A variety of spectacular special events are presented annually.
Oil Museum Of Canada
519-834-2840
2423 Kelly Road
Oil Springs, Ontario, N0N 1P0
Oil Springs, Ontario, N0N 1P0
Learn about Canada's Oil Pioneers - a unique era of history! View the site of the first commercial oil well in North America, the world's first gusher & the world's first oil exchange. See a replica of the first oil well dug from 1858, or original oil wells nearby which continue to produce oil to this day, on one of the world's oldest oilfields.
Osgoode Township Historical Society & Museum
613-821-4062
7814 Lawrence St.
Vernon, Ontario, K0A3J0
Vernon, Ontario, K0A3J0
Osgoode Township Historical Museum and Archives Historical Society and Museum preserving and presenting the History of Osgoode Township. Our collections include family documents, agricultural implements and articles of daily life from the early 1800's to present day.
Ottawa Art Gallery The
613-233-8699
Arts Court, 2 Daly Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6E2
Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6E2
(Re)Vision your Gallery. Committed to the acquisition, presentation, interpretation and dissemination of contemporary art for the benefit of the local arts community. OAG's programs include events, kids' camps, community projects, special exhibits, talks, lectures, tours and publications.
Royal Canadian Regiment Museum
519-660-5102
Wolsdely Hall, ASU London, 701 Oxford Street East
London , Ontario, N5Y 4T7
London , Ontario, N5Y 4T7
Walk through the timeline galleries, following the path of Canadian history since 1883 and learn about The Royal Canadian Regiment in service to Canada. View the silver Regimental Memorials, see soldiers' medals and weapons & equipment used by Canadian soldiers for over a century.
Varley Art Gallery of Markham
905-477-9511
216 Main St
Unionville, Ontario, L3R 2H1
Unionville, Ontario, L3R 2H1
Located in the historic village of Unionville, only 20 min from Toronto, enjoy Canadian Art in a variety of media. Try our family programs, summer art classes, art camps, workshops, lectures and birthday parties! Visit us online for more info on current exhibitions.
Windsor Wood Carving Museum (Central Library)
519-977-0823
850 Oeullette Ave
Windsor, Ontario, N9A 4M9
Windsor, Ontario, N9A 4M9
The only Wood Carving Museum in Ontario. Amazing collection of carvings from around the world. Located within the Central Library, in downtown Windsor. Also offers workshops, tours, wood carving classes, craft activities, soap carving activities, school programs, wood show & themed exhibits annually.
Mennonite Story Visitor Centre
519-664-3518
Aboriginal Experiences
877-811-3233
Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead NHS
519-448-1130
Agnes Jamieson Gallery
705-286-3154
Ahnisnabae Art Gallery
807-577-2656
Algonquin Art Centre
1-855-221-2278
Algonquin Culture & Heritage Centre
613-625-2245
Algonquin Way Cultural Centre
888-625-1963
Alton Mill, The
519-941-9300
Ameliasburgh Historical Museum
613-968-9678
Amherstburg Museums & Galleries
519-736-5416
Anderson Farm Museum
705-692-4448
Angie Strauss Art Gallery
888-510-0939
Annandale National Historic Site
519-842-2294
Art Gallery Mississauga
905-896-5088
Art Gallery Of Algoma
705-949-9067
Art Gallery of Hamilton
905-527-6610
Art Gallery of Ontario
416-979-6648
Art Gallery Of Peterborough
705-743-9179
Art Gallery of Sudbury
705-675-4871
Art Gallery Of Windsor
519-977-0013
Artist's Co-op Station Gallery
705-887-1868
Artscape Wychwood Barns
416-392-1038
Atikokan Centennial Museum
807-597-6585
Aylmer & District Museum
519-773-9723
Banting House National Historic Site
519-673-1752
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir & Canadian Museum of Cultural Heritage of Indo-Canadians
416-798-2277
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