In our upcoming exhibit, “Summer on the Lake” we’ll be displaying a selection of artefacts from our collection that symbolize some of Orillia’s most famous features, the lakes. From fishing at the Narrows to rowing races, from waterskiing to swimming to dancing at the Pav, Orillians have been enjoying their time at the lake for hundreds of years. We’re going to celebrate those favourite summertime experiences in our exhibit, coming this summer.
In this exhibition, OMAH and our local history community attempt to tell a complete history of Orillia through 50 artefacts from the museum collection. Each object represents an event, person […]
October 1, 2022 - January 14, 2023CARMICHAEL CANADIAN LANDSCAPE EXHIBITION: TRADITION TRANSFORMEDDetails Exhibit: October 1, 2022 - January 14, 2023 Opening Reception: Saturday, October 1, 1 - 3 pmPrizes Juror’s […]
Take a guided Zoom tour through photographs of some of the OMAH collection's greatest hidden treasures. Your guide will discuss an array of artifacts from both the art and the history collection. Through Zoom's chat feature, participants can ask questions of their guide white exploring the collection via slideshow.
Wednesday October 5, 10am-3pmOMAH is kicking off its fall Midday-Make workshops with a special class hosted by Juliana Hawke. A plein air artwork is one that was made outside, on […]
OMAH is hosting a unique new event that will bring emerging musicians to the museum for an evening of live entertainment and refreshing mocktails developed by mixologist and museum assistant […]
Take a guided Zoom tour through photographs of some of the OMAH collection's greatest hidden treasures. Your guide will discuss an array of artifacts from both the art and the history collection. Through Zoom's chat feature, participants can ask questions of their guide white exploring the collection via slideshow.
OMAH is hosting a unique new event that will bring emerging musicians to the museum for an evening of live entertainment and refreshing mocktails developed by mixologist and museum assistant […]
Join us at OMAH for an introduction to Still Life Drawing, featuring treasures from the OMAH collection. Fun for all ages, no prior experience necessary. Registration is FREE, please preregister […]
Take a guided Zoom tour through photographs of some of the OMAH collection's greatest hidden treasures. Your guide will discuss an array of artifacts from both the art and the history collection. Through Zoom's chat feature, participants can ask questions of their guide white exploring the collection via slideshow.
Experience the beauty and simplicity of making handmade prints from materials found in nature. Participants will use water soluble block printing inks and a variety of papers to create intricate […]
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