• Winter PA Day Camp

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

    Are you looking for something to entertain the kids while they’re out of school January 24 PA Day? Look no further! OMAH hosts PA Day camps for kids ages 6-12.  Our camps are filled with exciting activities, exhibition tours and engaging projects, all set within our historic museum.  Kids will love PA Days at OMAH.

  • BEHOLD A MAN WHO IS A BEAN | HARLEY DUCK

    January 25, 2025 - March 1, 2025Special Reception: January 25, 2025 | 1-3 pmBehold a Man Who is a bean   Solo Exhibit by Harley DuckHarley Duck, Truth in Advertising, Sure, 2023.Behold a Man Who is a Bean, explores the artist’s recent interest in the compositions and embellishments of mediaeval artworks, which  historically belonged mostly […]

  • LOUP GAROU & MOCCASINS | NATHALIE BERTIN

    January 25, 2025 - April 19, 2025Special Reception: January 25, 2025 | 1-3 pmLoup Garou & Moccasins   Solo Exhibit by Nathalie Bertin(From left to right) Nathalie Bertin, Wisakedjak and the Sea Gulls.  12” diameter, Mixed Media, 2019 and Nathalie Bertin, My Fate As A Bridge. 20” x 24”, Mixed media on premium gallery wrapped […]

  • Family Fun Day at OMAH!

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

    Bring the whole family for a day of creativity and discovery at the Orillia Museum of Art & History! Enjoy hands-on art activities, engaging history, and fun for all ages. Explore our exhibits, take part in a free Family Day art project, and dive into Orillia’s rich history. There’s something for everyone to enjoy! No […]

    Free
  • Orillia Landscapes Reception

    The Orillia Public Art Committee is delighted to invite you to the Orillia Landscapes Exhibition Reception on Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Green Room Gallery in the Orillia Opera House. This special event celebrates the incredible works featured in the "Orillia Landscapes" exhibition and highlights the talent that makes our arts community so vibrant. […]

  • History Speaker Series: Tshweu Moleme: Black Tradition(s) and the Days Ahead

    Virtual Event

    Longtime Orillian, Tshweu Moleme, is an educator at Lakehead University, Faculty of Education. Moleme brings extensive background in leadership and advocacy, in both the private and public sectors. His work has been recognized. In 2020, he received the prestigious community development award from the University of Toronto. The award was for “exceptional role models” with “contributions to […]

    Free
  • Hopping Hares with Ingi Gould

    Back by popular demand, on Wednesday March 5 from  12 to 2 p.m., as part of our Midday-Make series, please join regional artist Ingi Gould for your chance to create your own bounding bunny soft sculpture.   Ingi is a painter, sculptor and artisan based out of Midland, Ontario. She has exhibited in several exhibitions […]

  • PERSPECTIVES THROUGH THEIR EYES

    April 19 - May 17, 2025 The Lounge GalleryPerspectives Through Their EyesFeaturing work from students at Orillia Secondary School and Twin Lakes Secondary School.Harley Duck: I Have Nothing to Paint, Holy Living Crap. I've Got Nothing. Oh No. Gaaah! Acrylic on canvas 16" x 20" 2024This exhibition will showcase the creative talents of local high […]

  • 2025 OMAH Annual General Meeting

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

    Please note that you MUST be a member in good standing to attend the AGM, you will not be able to register using this link without signing in. Your membership ID is your email address. If you have any trouble with the registration process, please send an email to the Operations Coordinator: visitors@orilliamuseum.org.

  • Gangs, Guns, & Grog Walking Tour

    Gangs, Guns, & Grog Walking Tour

    This summer OMAH's popular guided downtown walking tour returns. Gangs, Guns and Grog is themed around Orillia in the 1870s, a time in which there was a licensed pub for every 150 citizens and it was legal to carry a loaded and concealed firearm. 1870s Orillia was chaos, and we are so excited to tell […]

  • Gangs, Guns, & Grog Walking Tour

    Gangs, Guns, & Grog Walking Tour

    This summer OMAH's popular guided downtown walking tour returns. Gangs, Guns and Grog is themed around Orillia in the 1870s, a time in which there was a licensed pub for every 150 citizens and it was legal to carry a loaded and concealed firearm. 1870s Orillia was chaos, and we are so excited to tell […]