Welcome to OMAH!
The Orillia Museum of Art & History showcases the best of Orillia and Lake Country's culture and history through local and nationally significant exhibitions. OMAH's Discovery Gallery makes art touchable and fun for all ages! OMAH is located in the heart of Orillia's downtown shopping and restaurant district and is wheelchair accessible.
The Sir Sam Steele Memorial Building was designed by Thomas Fuller and completed in 1894. This red brick and limestone clock tower building served as a federal customs house and post office until purchased by the City of Orillia in 1956. Dedicated that year as the Sir Sam Steele Memorial Building, it served as a police station, court house, jail and office space for various organizations. In 2004 the building underwent a 1.1 million dollar restoration and now houses the Orillia Museum of Art & History.
(Photo courtesy of Carolyn + Camera Photography)
Look for us on the SUMAC website - Proud to be a part of Simcoe County's Cultural Network! www.sumac.info<http://www.sumac.info><http://www.sumac.info
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For Sponsorship Opportunities Please contact OMAH.
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Whats Happening at OMAH!
Industrious Orillia
Opening Reception Saturday April 21, 2012 at 1pm.
Festival of Banners is just around the corner. Banner Painting is coming to a close April 28th 2012.
AGO Bus Tour
Don't miss this blockbuster event - PICASSO @ the AGO
Join OMAH members for this incredible visit to the AGO May 31st 2012. To reserve your seat Contact OMAH today!
visit our events page for more details!
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18th Annual High School Art Exhibit
It is here! The 18th Annual High School Art Exhibit wil run from April 10th to May12, 2012. Come support Orillia's youth as they explore art and creative expression.
View the Exhibit Until May 12th 2012.
Free Admission to youth under 18 for Oillia National Youth Week
May 1-7 2012.
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OMAH would like to share some fabulous news! On November 9, 2011 the federal Government announced that it will provide funding of $975,000 through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage. This program seeks to improve physical conditions for artistic creativity and arts presentation or exhibition. It is also designed to increase access for Canadians to performing, visual, and media arts, and to museum collections and heritage displays.
This was amazing news and the Museum is so thankful and excited to move forward, working towards raising additional funds to renovate the current facility. The renovation will enable the museum to expand its exhibition space, education programs, it will make the facility more accessible to individuals with any type of exceptionality, and it will enhance our ability to continue to provide a rich historical and artistic space for our community and visitors to Orillia from all over the globe.
Click here for the official press release
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