Top Small Museum/ Art Galleries/ Historic Sites

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Please choose ONE of the following to submit your vote for 2021's Top Small Museum/Art Galleries/Historic Sites.

Answer 1

Muskoka Heritage Place: Operating on 35 acres, Muskoka Heritage Place boasts 16 authentic pioneer buildings, two museums, costumed narrators and fully operational steam train operating on 1 km of track. Since 1971 we've been entertaining and educating generations through a "grab on to history" kind of way. The village is nestled in the Muskoka rocks, trees and hills; just the way it would have looked to the early settlers of the area. With the exception that we are only a 10 minute walk from downtown Huntsville and all that it has to offer. And oh yeah, our farm animals just love listening to people. www.muskokaheritageplace.ca

Answer 2

Dundurn National Historic Site: Sir Allan Napier MacNab, Premier of the United Provinces of Canada (1854-1856) and his family, lived in this grand 40-room Italianate-style villa built in the 1830s. Visitors experience a guided tour with a costumed interpreter and learn about the family who lived above stairs and the servants who lived and worked below stairs to support their affluent lifestyle. Explore the 2-acre Historic Kitchen Garden and discover The Hamilton Military Museum – free with admission to Dundurn Castle. www.hamilton.ca/dundurn

Answer 3

McDougall Cottage Historic Site is an 1858 granite and limestone cottage located in the heart of downtown Cambridge that features exhibits, special events, tours, and more! Nearly 165 years after being built, the charming cottage is an active hub for community events, with tours, special events, workshops, and more. Locals and visitors alike are welcomed to learn about the history of the cottage, interact with engaging exhibits, and peer out the window at the ever-evolving neighbourhood of the downtown Cambridge historic factory district. Visit mcdougallcottage.ca for more information.

Answer 4

Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology: Hamilton’s first Waterworks pays tribute to the social and working life of the early industrial revolution and the spirit of Canada’s ‘Ambitious City’. This Civil and Power Engineering Landmark preserves the oldest surviving Canadian-built 70-ton stationary steam engines – one of which is set in motion daily for demonstration purposes. www.hamilton.ca/steammuseum

Answer 5

The Muskoka Lakes Museum: Located in Port Carling tells the story of the development of the region, from untouched Wilderness to Ontario’s Summer Playground. Open from Victoria Day Weekend in May to Thanksgiving Weekend in October, the Museum features displays and activities for all ages. mlmuseum.com

Answer 6

Kawartha Settlers' Village: allows visitors to step back in time and see how the individuals in this area would have lived in settlers' times. With over 20 authentic buildings filled with period correct artifacts, it is a truly memorable experience. Visitors can take a self guided tour or use our audio wands. www.settlersvillage.org

Answer 7

Little Claybelt Homesteaders Museum: Founded in 1974, the Little Claybelt Homesteaders Museum offers unique insights into the history of the region. Exhibits are changed periodically to reflect what we know of pioneer life in the southern Claybelt area from the 1880s through the 1950s. www.claybeltmuseum.ca

Answer 8

Schneider Haus National Historic Site is a dynamic, community museum located in the heart of downtown Kitchener. A local landmark and one of Kitchener's oldest dwellings, the 1816 homestead was restored and furnished, then opened as a living history museum in 1981. The heart of the complex is a fine Georgian-frame farmhouse that was built by and was home to the area's earliest non-Indigenous settlers, Joseph and wife Barbara Schneider, Pennsylvania-German Mennonites. Today, history comes to life as costumed staff demonstrate traditional tasks in step with the seasons. Come by for a visit and enjoy hands on activities, workshops, special events, gallery exhibits, and more! Visit schneiderhaus.ca for more information.

Answer 9

The Pickering Museum Village: The PMV is a living history village nestled on the banks of Duffins Creek in Greenwood Ontario. With 19 historic building, stunning scenery, and over 13 exciting programs this summer and fall, there really is something for everyone at this marvelous museum. www.pickering.ca

Please choose ONE of the following to submit your vote for 2021's Top Small Museum/Art Galleries/Historic Sites.

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