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 […]
Program Details Day: Thursdays Time: 4:30 – 5:30 PM Location: Orillia Museum of Art & History – Second Floor Gallery Instructor: Tara Powers, More Life Pilates What to Bring: Your own yoga/Pilates mat Experience Level: All levels welcome Registration:Register directly through More Life Pilates:Click here to register Classical Pilates at OMAH Experience the benefits of […]
Program Details Day: Thursdays Time: 4:30 – 5:30 PM Location: Orillia Museum of Art & History – Second Floor Gallery Instructor: Tara Powers, More Life Pilates What to Bring: Your own yoga/Pilates mat Experience Level: All levels welcome Registration:Register directly through More Life Pilates:Click here to register Classical Pilates at OMAH Experience the benefits of […]
Mariposa Mornings is a weekly toddler play program at the Orillia Museum of Art & History, inviting families with children under six into a relaxed and welcoming environment where young children can explore creativity through open-ended play. This drop-in program features simple art activities, imaginative play stations, and opportunities for caregivers to connect with other […]
The Human Form 6 - Week Session. Saturday, March 28 - Saturday, May 2 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Members: $110.00 +HST Public: $135.00 +HST Please join your instructor, artist Kathryn Kaiser for OMAH’s 6-week life drawing class exploring the human form. Using nude and costumed models, participants will learn gesture drawing, anatomy, proportions and […]
Mariposa Mornings is a weekly toddler play program at the Orillia Museum of Art & History, inviting families with children under six into a relaxed and welcoming environment where young children can explore creativity through open-ended play. This drop-in program features simple art activities, imaginative play stations, and opportunities for caregivers to connect with other […]
Program Details Day: Thursdays Time: 4:30 – 5:30 PM Location: Orillia Museum of Art & History – Second Floor Gallery Instructor: Tara Powers, More Life Pilates What to Bring: Your own yoga/Pilates mat Experience Level: All levels welcome Registration:Register directly through More Life Pilates:Click here to register Classical Pilates at OMAH Experience the benefits of […]
Mariposa Mornings is a weekly toddler play program at the Orillia Museum of Art & History, inviting families with children under six into a relaxed and welcoming environment where young children can explore creativity through open-ended play. This drop-in program features simple art activities, imaginative play stations, and opportunities for caregivers to connect with other […]
The Human Form 6 - Week Session. Saturday, March 28 - Saturday, May 2 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Members: $110.00 +HST Public: $135.00 +HST Please join your instructor, artist Kathryn Kaiser for OMAH’s 6-week life drawing class exploring the human form. Using nude and costumed models, participants will learn gesture drawing, anatomy, proportions and […]