Mill of Kintail Museum, set in an 1830 grist mill, showcases the life and work of Dr. R. Tait McKenzie, poet Ethel McKenzie, and James Naismith, inventor of basketball. Explore art, history, and collections in a scenic riverside setting.
Historic mill museum featuring Dr. R. Tait McKenzie, Ethel McKenzie, and James Naismith collections.
Hours
May-Oct Thu-Su 10:00-16:00; Tu-We off; Nov-Apr off
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The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum in Almonte explores Canada’s textile and labour history. Housed in a former 1867 mill, it features exhibits, art, and programs that share workers’ stories and the industry’s impact on community and environment.
Almonte museum exploring textile and labour history through exhibits, art, and stories in a historic mill setting.
🕐 We-Su 13:00-16:00
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North Lanark Regional Museum in Almonte shares the region’s history through artifacts, archives, and programs. Founded in 1971 and rebuilt after a 1979 fire, it preserves local heritage and genealogy while inspiring community connection and learning.
Almonte museum preserving regional history, artifacts, and genealogy through exhibits, programs, and community engagement.
🕐 Mo-Su 10:00-15:00
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Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum explores local history in a restored 1872 stone town hall. Discover permanent exhibits, rotating displays, and community events that share the story of this vibrant region in an engaging, welcoming setting.
Local history museum iwith exhibits, events, and stories from Carleton Place and Beckwith.
🕐 Mo-Tu off; We-Su 10:00-16:00 "Spring hours"
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The Diefenbunker is a four-storey underground Cold War bunker, now a museum and national historic site. Explore immersive exhibitions, guided tours, educational programs, special events, and escape rooms that bring Canada’s Cold War history to life near Ottawa.
Underground Cold War bunker museum near Ottawa with exhibits, tours, and immersive experiences.
🕐 Mo-Fr 10:00-16:00; Sa-Su 10:00-15:00
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Celebrating over 50 years, this museum showcases local heritage and traditional crafts including basketry and weaving. Features hands-on workshops with heritage instructors, genealogy resources, and community-focused programming that brings rural Ontario history to life.
Local heritage museum with basketry, weaving workshops, and genealogy resources. Celebrating 50+ years in Lanark.
🕐 Mo-Fr off; Sa-Su 12:00-16:00 "Open holiday Mondays"
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