September 18th, 1974 - September 18th, 2024
Middleville and District Museum Board of Directors
celebrates over 50 years in existence.
Get ready to help the
Middleville and District Museum
celebrate the 50th Anniversary
of its original official opening back on
May 22nd, 1976.
Check the Events page for more details
of the 2026 Opening Day Anniversary celebrations
on Sunday, May 17th, 2026.
Note:
The Museum is now closed for the winter and will re-open for its
50th Anniversary season on Saturday, May 16th, 2026
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Exciting News...
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JULY WORKSHOPS
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Weaving Workshops
"Each three hour workshop will teach the basics of weaving by exploring pattern, texture and material on a variety of frame style looms. Each attendee will have the opportunity to make multiple small woven art objects with guidance, as well as access to specialized literature, and the opportunity to build community connections in the craft world. There will also be a chance to work on a small selection of other basic looms and to take part in a communal tapestry style weaving of a predetermined image. At the end of the workshop, the group will be provided lunch, where they will discuss the weaving projects and show off their newly made art pieces." Layne Sharpe, Instructor
Weaving Workshop One: Saturday, July 11th.
Weaving Workshop Two: Sunday, July 5th.
Registration is required for each workshop and light lunch is included.
Natural dye workshops (two days, four hours each, lunch included)
"These workshops will take place over two days during which time we will explore the processes and possibilities of local natural dyes on a variety of fibre types. The first day we will learn to prepare the fibre for dyeing through two processed called scouring and mordanting which allow the fibres to take in dye evenly as well as fix it to the cloth. On the second day we will create the dye baths, add pattern resists to our samples, then dye and scour our finished pieces. We will end with a show and tell aspect where each person can share what they have created!" Layne Sharpe, Instructor
Natural Dye Workshop One: Saturday, July 4th and Sunday July 5th.
(one registration includes both days, light lunch is provided)
Natural Dye Workshop Two: Saturday, July 18th and Sunday, July 19th.
(one registration includes both days, light lunch is provided)
Registration is required for each two day workshop and light lunch is included.
AUGUST WORKSHOPS
Two additional workshops in August will utilize a new sublimation printer purchased through the grant. Museum volunteers will demonstrate 'sublimation printing' on materials. Workshop participants will complete a small project.
More details to follow.
Additional details for all workshops will be available soon. Registration will be through Canada Helps and open on June 1st, 2026.
Be sure to check back here and follow the Museum's Facebook page for updates.
Ankaret Dean, Founder of the Lanark Highlands Basketry Museum
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Browse merchandise featuring the Museum's new logo when you visit. See a preview on our Merchandise page.
The Museum is open
Saturdays, Sundays & Holiday Mondays
Noon to 4 pm
Note: the Museum is currently closed for the winter.
It will re-open on Saturday, May 16th, 2026.
Admission is $5 per person
Youth 12 and under: Free
Appointments at other times can usually be accommodated as volunteers are available.
Call 613-259-5462 to arrange a visit.
Please note:
Parts of the Museum are quite cool.
Visitors will want to dress accordingly.
Accessibility at the Museum
The Museum is wheelchair accessible including an accessible washroom. There is accessible parking beside the front door. Several chairs and benches are located throughout the Museum for rest spots. A wheelchair accessible picnic table is located on the grounds. There is also a wheelchair accessible porta-potty on the grounds for use when the Museum is closed during the spring, summer and early fall.
New: The front entrance now has a ramp that makes it accessible for wheelchairs and walkers.
The Museum is wheelchair accessible including an accessible washroom. There is accessible parking beside the front door. Several chairs and benches are located throughout the Museum for rest spots. A wheelchair accessible picnic table is located on the grounds. There is also a wheelchair accessible porta-potty on the grounds for use when the Museum is closed during the spring, summer and early fall.
New: The front entrance now has a ramp that makes it accessible for wheelchairs and walkers.
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The Middleville and District Museum is proud to be registered as part of the
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The Middleville and District Museum started in an 1861 stone schoolhouse in the village of Middleville, Ontario. The museum building expanded in the 1970s and again in 2013 to over 5000 square feet to accommodate its extensive collection of local artifacts which include a pioneer cabin, pioneer tools, horse drawn hearse, 1922 Model T Ford, woven textiles, agricultural implements, household items and an entire classroom! The Indigenous, Blacksmith, Cobbler, Carpenter, General Store, World War and Church exhibits are visitor favourites. The Museum is home to a large collection of local archival and genealogical records.
Come and step into the past and explore pioneer history.
Come and step into the past and explore pioneer history.
When we are closed, be sure to explore our different webpages to discover what the Museum has to offer. There are many ways for all ages to engage with the Middleville and District Museum online. Click on the pictures below to explore.
KID'S CORNER
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VOLUNTEERING
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EVENTS
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WEDDING DRESSES
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JOURNAL
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GENEALOGY
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MACAULAY-BORROWMAN PHOTOGRAPHS
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CLAUDIA SMITH STORIES
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Lanark Highlands Basketry Museum Collection
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DOWN MEMORY LANE
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