Join us for the Muskoka Lakes Museum’s Annual General Meeting on Friday, August 15th at 5:00 PM. This event is open to members only, but becoming a member is easy! By joining, you’ll play an important role in shaping how we interpret and preserve the rich cultural heritage of the Muskoka Lakes region. If you’re [...]
Yard Sale at Muskoka Lakes Museum Join us at the Muskoka Lakes Museum for a one-of-a-kind Yard Sale! Discover hidden gems — from wine glasses and raincoats to quirky kitchen finds — all available by donation. These unique items have been part of our programs and events over the years, and now they can be [...]
The Muskoka Lakes Museum is proud to present the final lecture of its 2025 Summer Lecture Series, Pages from the Past, Paths to the Future: The Story of the Muskoka Lakes Public Library, presented by Andrew Whitfield, Chief Librarian of the Muskoka Lakes Public Library (MLPL). With nearly 138 years of history, the MLPL has [...]
Join us for a special instalment of the Summer Lecture Series featuring the Pinecone Treadlers, South Muskoka’s long-standing spinning, weaving, and fibre arts guild. Celebrating over 40 years of creativity, community, and craftsmanship, the Pinecone Treadlers continue to inspire fibre artists through monthly gatherings, hands-on workshops, and public demonstrations. This engaging presentation will Karen Boyer [...]
Join author Carol Marie Newall, writer and Muskoka Lakes resident, as she shares the deeply personal journey behind her debut book. Sparked by a box of old photos and letters, Carol spent a decade uncovering the hidden story of her grandmother, Winnie Cooper, a British Home Child sent to Canada in the early 1900s. Her [...]
As part of this year’s Summer Lecture Series, Mayor Peter Kelley will present on “Small Mercies.” The lecture takes place on Wednesday, July 30 at 4:30pm at the Muskoka Lakes Museum.
Looking for a fun and unforgettable way to spend the Civic Long Weekend? Join us Monday, August 4th at the Muskoka Lakes Museum for a special live animal presentation by Amanda’s Exotic Animals! Get up close with a variety of fascinating creatures from the scaly and slithery to the soft and snuggly. Amanda will introduce [...]
Join Emily Boone on Tuesday, July 16 from 4:30–6:00 PM for a fascinating talk on Dr. Emily Stowe, Canada’s first recognized female doctor, a fierce women’s rights advocate, and one of Muskoka’s early cottagers. From earning her medical degree in the U.S. after being denied entry to Canadian schools, to founding one of Canada’s first [...]
July 9 – Muskoka Lakes Museum, Port Carling Plant your easel for pleinair in the gardens of the Muskoka Lakes Museum, located in the James Bartleman Island Park in Port Carling. We will meet at 9:00 AM and paint til 12:00 noon. Artists are welcome to tour the museum afterwards – a small admission fee [...]
Discover MuskokaBuilt, a crowdsourced online database highlighting the rich architectural heritage of Muskoka’s homes, cottages, and historic buildings. Presented by ACO Muskoka President Tori Robertson and Branch Representative Karen Lang, this interactive session will guide you through the site, show how it works, and explain how you can contribute entries from your own property or [...]