Muskoka Lakes Museum

Beautifully located beside the locks in Port Carling, we are an independent, non-profit, community museum, focusing on the history of Muskoka.

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Thank you for an amazing 2022! We are now closed for the season and look forward to welcoming everyone back in May 2023. We will continue to have content posted on our website and social media, so stay tuned!

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Happy Fathers Day, wishing a day filled with love and gratitude.

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Happy Mother’s Day, sending love to all mothers.

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Today is Earth Day!

In celebrating we hope everyone takes time today to reflect and enjoy all the earth has given us.

#earthday

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We hope you all have a great Family Day!

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Happy Valentine's Day from Muskoka Lakes Museum. We love all our followers and supporters. Thank you for being amazing!

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Happy first day of Hanukkah!

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Support Muskoka Lakes Museum this #GivingTuesday Donate now at https://t.co/4aE4u1OfSs

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Today we remember and honour those who have served and sacrificed for our country. Lest we forget.

Picture from June 21, 1917 in Port Carling, ON

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Happy Halloween!

Wishing everyone a fun and safe evening.
#Halloween #2022

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Happy Thanksgiving!

We would like to thank everyone who came out to see us this year and giving us a great season.

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This Saturday in Port Carling, Muskoka Lakes Museum Thanksgiving Open House10am-4pm Admission by Donation

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TBT to fossil making in the garden from July 2022!

#fossil #rocks #decorating #garden #fun

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Check out the Fall edition of @muskokalifemag. I contributed articles on the annual Thanksgiving Open House at @mlmuseum; the early #Muskoka love affair with coffee; & places in the region with evocative names hinting at something mysterious & dark #Autumn @JWMarriott #cottaging

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We are saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
This image is from her visit to Muskoka in 1959

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A Great Summer At Muskoka Lakes Museum https://t.co/bRf8Y5kRzR
#News #MuskokaLakes

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Historian Susan Daglish with our ED ⁦@muskokahn⁩ Norah Fountain & Courtney Provan of ⁦@mlmuseum⁩ today presented plaques recognizing heritage buildings in Bala #muskokalakes

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Happening This Week!

Friday, August 26th - Make your own Muskoka post card, scrapbook style.
Saturday, August 27th - Play a game of Muskoka memory match using vintage postcards.

Both activities are drop-in from 11am - 3pm!

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Celebrate the history of Bala today. Join Susan Daglish & @mlmuseum at the Bala United Church from 2-3pm as they present heritage plaques recognizing Bala's built history. Pic shows Bala Presbyterian Church built in 1926.

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Happening This Week!

Friday, August 19th - Sketching your own portrait of the log cabin. Materials supplied with some guidance (not lessons!)
Saturday, August 20th - Make soap the Pioneer way in the garden, all materials supplied!

Both activities are drop in between 11am - 3pm!