THE HISTORY OF ORILLIA IN 50 ARTEFACTS

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 […]

THE BLACK SWAMP GANG

THE BLACK SWAMP GANGAround 1880 the whole of north Simcoe County was terrorized by the Black Swamp Gang who robbed farms and then intimidated the farmers into silence through barn-burnings […]

EYEING OMAH’S COLLECTION

Image Credit: Paul Shilling, Two Feathers. Oil on Canvas. 24" x 36"  Accession # 2022.9.1Eyeing OMAH’s Collection features portraits of women from OMAH’s permanent collection. This exhibition was curated by […]

EYEING MEDUSA

Amanta Scott, Medusa’s Rage, Impressions of  Autumn Peltier.  Encaustic on canvas and panel, 40”X40” (framed).Eyeing Medusa celebrates visionary women of all ages, orientations, cultures and walks of life making a difference in our world […]

OMAH Winter Gala

On January 21st, 2023, please join OMAH staff and board members as we celebrate Canada’s history.  Guests will enjoy guest speaker, Dr. Rita Shelton Deverell. About the speaker: An independent […]

PA Day Camp

Friday, January 27, 2023   For ages 5 - 12   Are you looking for something to entertain the kids while they’re out of school this PA Day? Look no […]

BURNER HERZOG

January 28, 2023 - April 15, 2023Burner HerzogBurner Herzog statement: "Near our home is an abandoned sawdust burner, the last one we have been told still standing in Ontario. This […]

BEYOND THE FENCE: Christine Mack and David Hill

This is an exhibit about acknowledging change from one state to another, specifically in reference to our gardens. Chris revels in the colour and life found in these gardens, as […]

FROM VIRGINIA TO CANADA

From Virginia to Canada: The Journey of My Black Ancestors (A Black History Month Presentation)  More information on this speaker will be available shortly.