Welcome Home to Orillia

Orillia Museum of Art & History 30 Peter Street South, Orillia, Ontario

In our upcoming exhibit, “Welcome Home to Orillia,” we interviewed eleven individuals from six continents who immigrated to Orillia to ask them these questions.  Their incredible stories of resilience and courage in the face of changing circumstances will be displayed at OMAH, alongside some of the objects they chose to bring with them.  Come visit the museum to learn about the amazing stories of people living right here in our community.  “Welcome Home to Orillia,” coming soon to OMAH.

Carmichael Canadian Landscape Exhibition: Tradition Transformed

This is OMAH’s 20th year hosting this juried exhibition that honours the legacy of Group of Seven member, Franklin Carmichael, who was born in Orillia in 1890. This year, Jurors Martha Reeve; Art Advisor and Deborah Farquharson; Interdisciplinary Artist, had the very tough task of sifting through submissions by almost 400 incredibly talented artists of all mediums from across Canada. After weeks of careful consideration the jury has selected 54 pieces from 53 artists. Tradition Transformed marks the ever-changing landscape in the artist’s mind, fulfilling the Group of Seven’s aim to create a uniquely Canadian identity. Introducing the artists of the 2021/2022 Carmichael Canadian Landscape Exhibition: Tradition Transformed.

D. AHSÉN:NASE DOUGLAS: WE ARE STILL HERE!

Orillia Museum of Art & History 30 Peter Street South, Orillia, Ontario

November 5, 2021 - April 16, 2022We Are Still HereD. Ahsén:nase Douglas is a Kanien'kehá:ka (Mohawk) painter, children's story book author, educator and urban NDN with roots in Kahnawà:ke Mohawk […]

Got the Time?

Saturday, November 6, 2021 - Wednesday, April 13 2022Got the Time?An exhibition all about clocks, clock-making and how Orillians have kept the time throughout our city’s history.  Come see some […]

Recurring

Holidate

Wednesday and Friday evenings from 5-7pm.  December 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22. You deserve a night out.  Why not bring your family, friends or loved ones to OMAH […]

Recurring

Craft-ernoons

Craft-ernoons 1PM - 3PM  Every Friday afternoon between December 3rd and December 18th, stop in to OMAH to enjoy some holiday-themed crafts and activities with one of our amazing museum […]

SOLD OUT! Holidate

Wednesday and Friday evenings from 5-7pm.  December 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22.   THE DECEMBER 10TH HOLIDATE IS SOLD OUT! You deserve a night out.  Why not bring […]

An-nyeong-ha-se-yo! Korean Culture Program

Saturday December 11, 2021, 1pm-3pm Family program Cost: Free, donations appreciated.  Please pre-register. Come meet your Sunsengnim (Teacher), Dong Suk Park, a native of South Korea with 25 years of […]

Wintery Wednesday

Wedesday, December 22, 2021, 9am-4pm For ages 5 - 12 Over the holiday break this winter, OMAH is offering a single-day kids’ camp on “Wintery Wednesday” December 22. Your wintery […]

Holiday Season Finale

The kids are on winter break and you’re winding down after the holidays. Looking for something fun to do with friends and family?  Why not come visit your local museum?  On Wednesday December 29 from 1 to 3 p.m., OMAH is offering a special afternoon open house to wrap up 2021. 

Eco-Art with Parklane Landscapes

We have teamed up again with the team of Parklane Landscapes  to bring you eight sessions of eco-art programmes starting this fall.  In this family based program, both children and guardians will learn about plants and planting, biodiversity, sustainable garden design, pollination, and the watershed through unique art projects, seed planting and games.  Eco-Art runs on the first Tuesday of each month until June, December excluded.   All family members are welcome, pricing is based per child.   

This program is open to children ages 4-12 and requires guardian participation.