September 18th, 1974 - September 18th, 2024 Middleville and District Museum Board of Directors celebrates 50 years in existence.
Be sure to check out the Events page for more information about special events planned for the season. Browse merchandise featuring the Museum's new logo when you visit. See a preview on our Merchandise page.
The Museum's regular season extends from
Victoria Day weekend until Thanksgiving weekend
The Museum is now closed for the 2024 season, but please be sure to join us for our one remaining special event on Sunday, November 24th when we briefly open the doors once again.
During the season, the Museum is open Saturdays, Sundays & Holiday Mondays Noon to 4 pm
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.
last event of the year...
Sunday, November 24th Noon - 4 pm
Victorian Christmas
Bundle up and join in the fun of decorating gingerbread cookies and posing for a family Christmas photo in the ruby red, vintage cutter. The Museum's 1861 schoolhouse door will be decked out in Victorian style for more photo opportunities. Have some fun at the craft table and enjoy some hot chocolate or apple cider with a sweet treat, too. Be sure to catch children's storytime in the cabin and also hear local author, Claudia Smith recount tales of Christmas past. Don't forget to pick up a treat and a small item from the take-home table as you leave.
Local author Claudia Smith's book, 'By Word of Mouth: Snowdrifts andSleigh Bells', will be available for sale at the event. Meet the author and have her sign a copy for you. This book about local Christmas Lore makes the perfect gift for the history buff on your list. $10
Accessibility at the Museum The Museum is wheelchair accessible including an accessible washroom. There is accessible parking beside the front door. Two accessible entrances are available. 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. Note: Plans are underway to make the main front entrance wheelchair accessible this season.
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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 step into the past and explore pioneer history.
While we are closed, be sure to explore our different webpages to discover what the Museum has to offer. There are still many ways for all ages to engage with the Middleville and District Museum online. Click on the pictures below to explore.
Check out the Museum's WISHLIST on our Donate page to see if you might have any of the gently used items requested.
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