Support Your Museum!

Did you know that the Orillia Museum of Art & History recieve only a small percentage of funding from Provincial and Federal funding sources to cover our operating costs?

In 2024, OMAH turned 25 years old! Help give OMAH the most perfect gift by allowing: 

  • More children that get to participate in summer camps
  • More students attending education programs
  • More community programs held

And much more! See below for more details on the many ways to support your Museum and contribute to the area of your choice!

We Need Your Help!

The clock is ticking! Help us reach our goal of $125,000 in donations by the end of 2025!

  • Received in Donations 15% 15%

How to Donate

Be a GEM for OMAH

Support OMAH in our vision to provide inclusive space to engage the
community, inspire creativity and celebrate culture by exploring art and history.

Our 2025 GEM Donors

Our Wall of Heroes

Julia Bailey

Liz Kernaghan

Marilyn Lane

Patricia Crowe-Grande

John & Susan Smith

Barbara Jones

Jeanne Page

Shannon Jackman

Susan Ludwig

Jane Bonsteel

Anonymous

Sandra Dougall

Joanna Gray

Scott Allington

Other Ways to Give

Community Support Needed for Future Growth

OMAH is now inviting community members, organizations, and businesses to help support this exciting initiative. The museum is actively seeking funds to:

  1. Acquire additional Gordon Lightfoot artifacts to further enhance the exhibition.
  2. Ensure the ongoing development and maintenance of the permanent exhibition, which will serve as a lasting tribute to Lightfoot’s life and career.

Support the Acquisition Fund

We are excited to announce the launch of the OMAH Acquisition Fund.

Thanks to our generous donors, Doug and Trish Frost (pictured above) of Forks in the Trail Foundation, our fund is started out with $25,000! WOW!

We are challenging our generous community stakeholders to match that $25,000! Any amount is appreciated.

Give Back to the Community

Did you ever wonder how you could influence a future artist?

Buy an OMAH FROM HOME art kit, to pay it forward, to brighten someone’s day, as a gift to inspire creativity.

 We will gift this art kit to a member of our community.

This is your chance to become a Patron of the Arts and support a famous (maybe) artist.

Give the Gift of a Membership

Share the joy of art, history, and creativity by gifting a membership! Your gift provides unlimited access to inspiring exhibitions, hands-on workshops, and exclusive events.

Whether for a family, friend, or fellow art enthusiast, a membership is a meaningful way to support the arts while giving someone special a year of discovery.

Send a Child to Camp

The Orillia Museum of Art & History is committed to enriching our community and ensuring that all families, regardless of their financial situation, can enjoy and benefit from the cultural and educational experiences we offer.

Donating to this allows children and families in need with access to fun and educational opportunities.

Donate to the Public Art Fund

Your donation to the Public Art Fund helps bring vibrant, engaging, and thought-provoking art to the heart of our community. Managed by the Orillia Museum of Art & History and the Art in Public Places Committee, this fund supports the installation and maintenance of public art, enhancing our shared spaces and celebrating local creativity. Your contribution ensures that public art remains accessible and enriching for all.

Donate today and be a part of Orillia’s artistic legacy!

DONATIONS TO OMAH

A donation to OMAH is an investment in the museum and the community.  Your financial support will ensure that OMAH is able to continue to care and maintain our artefacts and works of art, as well as offer a diverse range of educational, community, and interactive and interpretive programs for all ages.  You will receive a tax receipt for the full amount of your donation.

DONATIONS AS TRIBUTE GIFTS

If you would like your donation to be acknowledged as a tribute gift, please send fill out this form.  For any questions, please contact the Development Officer, or call 705-326-2159.  Once the donation is made, a letter will be sent to the recipient, or family of the honoree.

Donate by Cheque

Make your cheque payable to The Orillia Museum of Art & History and mail it to:

ATT:
Development Officer
The Orillia Museum of Art & History
30 Peter Street South
OrilliaON L3V5A9

Or Call 705.326.2159 Ext. 105

Address

30 Peter Street South
Orillia, ON L3V5A9
+1 (705) 326-2159

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TUESDAY: 11 AM - 4 PM

WEDNESDAY: 11 AM - 4 PM

THURSDAY: 11 AM - 4 PM

FRIDAY: 11 AM - 4 PM

SATURDAY: 11 AM - 4 PM

SUNDAY: CLOSED

MONDAY: CLOSED

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Land Acknowledgement

The Orillia Museum of Art & History is located on the traditional territory of the Anishnaabeg. The Anishinaabeg include the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Pottawatomi nations, collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy. We respect and observe the long and enduring presence of Indigenous Peoples – First Nations, Metis and Inuit – on this land. Their teachings and stewardship, culture and way of life have shaped our City’s unique identity.

In acknowledging that we occupy colonized Indigenous territories, and out of respect for the rights of Indigenous people, we accept our collective responsibility to recognize our colonial histories as well as their present-day manifestations in order to honour, protect, and sustain this land.