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 […]

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.  

From Marbles to Minecraft: A century of childhood

From Marbles to Minecraft is a compare and contrast exhibition all about childhood in Orillia in the 1920s versus the 2020s. This is a fun and interactive exhibit that encourages visitors to learn through hands-on play and vibrant installations. Bring along your kids and kids-at-heart to discover how the experience of childhood has changed, and yet how it remains the same.

COLOUR WITH A U

Saturday, February 12, 2022 - Saturday, April 9, 2022COLOUR WITH A U  Curated by Tracey LawkoColour with a U is a juried exhibition of 35 art quilts on the theme […]

2022 March Break Camp @ OMAH

Searching for something fun for your children to do this March Break? OMAH's instructors have curated a full-week of history and arts-based activities that your child will not want to […]