September 27 - March 28, 2025tRACING pLACES: aDVERTISING IN oRILLIAFrom neon signs and radio jingles to souvenirs and digital ads, advertising has always shaped how communities see themselves — and how the world sees them! Tracing Places: Advertising in Orillia explores the stories of local businesses through the lens of advertising. From local sign makers to local businesses […]
January 31, 2026 to April 11, 2026FACE TO FACEFace to Face features portraits from OMAH’s permanent collection, each with a connection to Orillia through the artist, the subject, or the story behind the work. These portraits explore identity and representation, showing how people choose to present themselves and how artists see them. Take a moment with […]
January 31, 2026 to August 29, 2026Made in Orillia: The Toys that Built ChildhoodMade in Orillia: The Toys that Built Childhood explores how locally produced toys shaped play, identity, and childhood in the mid-20th century. Drawing from the Orillia Museum of Art & History’s collection, the exhibition highlights toys produced by companies such as Tudhope […]