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 or location that influenced our city. Come learn the story of Orillia through a whole new lens. OTHER EXHIBITIONS
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 Prize $1500 Kevin J. Batchelor Emerging Artist $1000 Paul Quarrington Multidisciplinary Arts $300The Carmichael Canadian Landscape Exhibition: Tradition Transformed was created in recognition of Group […]
To coincide with this year's Carmichael Canadian Landscape Exhibition: Tradition Transformed, please join your instructor, Anita Leeman for a beginners guide to watercolour painting inspired by Franklin Carmichael’s watercolour, Old Barns Miner’s Bay. After learning about different techniques and colour mixing, participants will leave with their own watercolour landscape. Light snacks and refreshments are included.WORKSHOP […]
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 Mikenna Richardson. Music and Mocktails kicks off on Thursday, September 29, 2022 with Jamie Drake and the Thunderstealers.Admission and participation is free and guests of all […]
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 Mikenna Richardson. Music and Mocktails kicks off on Thursday, September 29, 2022 with Jamie Drake and the Thunderstealers.Admission and participation is free and guests of all […]
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.
VIRTUAL TICKETS: $10More History Speaker Series Installments
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 Mikenna Richardson. Music and Mocktails kicks off on Thursday, September 29, 2022 with Jamie Drake and the Thunderstealers.Admission and participation is free and guests of all […]
Friday, November 18, 2022 For ages 5 - 12 Are you looking for something to entertain the kids while they’re out of school this PA Day? Look no further! OMAH hosts PA Day camps for students ages 5-12. Our camps are filled with exciting activities and engaging projects, all set within our historic […]
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.
The Orillia & District Arts Council (ODAC), Orillia Museum of Art & History (OMAH) and the City of Orillia’s Business Development, Culture and Tourism Department are pleased to announce the nominees for the 2022 Orillia Regional Arts & Heritage Awards. The awards were established to recognize the valuable contribution that educators, historians, and event organizers […]
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 Mikenna Richardson. Music and Mocktails kicks off on Thursday, September 29, 2022 with Jamie Drake and the Thunderstealers.Admission and participation is free and guests of all […]
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 Mikenna Richardson. Music and Mocktails kicks off on Thursday, September 29, 2022 with Jamie Drake and the Thunderstealers.Admission and participation is free and guests of all […]
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.