Historical Orillia: A Guided Walking Tour
2021-09-24 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-09-17 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-09-10 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-09-03 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-08-27 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-08-20 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-08-13 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-08-06 19:00 - 20:30 UTC
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On Friday nights, OMAH will be running guided, history walking tours all around the downtown. Join your guide for a fascinating excursion through the Orillia of the past as we share stories of famous local people and places. Some stories are sure to bring back memories, and maybe some will be new to you! Tours will depart from OMAH at 7pm and return to the museum after about an hour and a half. Please wear appropriate footwear to walk in. This program begins on Friday July 2nd, and will run every Friday until the fall. Book now as space is limited!
Only $10 per person ($7.50 for members).

For more information, send an email to Monica.

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Gangs, Guns and Grog: True Stories of Orillia’s Wild West Days
2021-09-22 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-09-15 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-09-08 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-09-01 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-08-25 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-08-18 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-08-11 19:00 - 20:30
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This summer OMAH is debuting a guided downtown walking tour 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 you all about it every Wednesday night! Tours will depart from OMAH at 7pm and finish at The Hog N’ Penny at 8:30pm where one drink is included in your ticket price. Please wear appropriate footwear to walk in. This program begins on Wednesday July 28th, and will run every Wednesday until the end of September. Book now as space is limited! You won’t want to miss out on this fantastic date night opportunity, or an evening out with friends.
Only $25 per person ($20 for members).
This tour is for ages 19+ as alcohol is included. Tickets must be booked at least 24 hours in advance.

For more information, send an email to Monica.

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Quarantours
2021-09-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-09-11 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-09-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-08-28 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-08-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-08-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-08-07 13:00 - 14:00 | OMAH Online
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The Orillia Museum of Art 8 History Presents: Quarantours
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.
Quarantours are available for private group bookings in addition to the public tour which runs every Saturday at 1:00PM.
Registration is required in advance for this program. Private Group Tours: $10 per person ($7 for members) (must have at least 10 people to book).
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Public Tours: $7 per link ($5 for members)To book click the button Or call us at (705) 326-2159

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Bethune: Communist, Innovator, Humanitarian, Muskokan
2021-09-15 19:00 - 20:00
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THE LEGACY OF THE GROUP OF SEVEN

THE HISTORY OF THE TRENT SEVERN WATERWAY

HOME CHILDREN CANADA: BREAKING THE SILENCE

See You on the Patio
2021-09-03 18:00 - 21:00, 2021-08-27 18:00 - 21:00, 2021-08-20 18:00 - 21:00, 2021-08-13 18:00 - 21:00, 2021-08-06 18:00 - 21:00
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Friday nights all summer long, OMAH will be participating in the “See You on the Patio” evenings in the Peter Street Arts District. Starting Friday July 2nd, visit us in front of the museum each Friday for a drop-in, family-friendly activity – fun for all ages! Peter Street will be alive with art on these evenings, you will not want to miss out!

Activities are free, but donations to OMAH are appreciated.

For more information, send an email to Monica.

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En Plein Air With Juliana Hawke
2021-08-19 10:00 - 15:00
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Thursday August 19th, 10am-3pm

A plein air artwork is one that was made outside, on location, from real life. En plein air literally means “in the open air.” The concept is simple: you work from life to capture the immediate light and colour. This often means painting quickly, because the light changes drastically over time. Join Juliana Hawke, on this full-day En Plein Air experience. As a group you’ll enjoy the beautiful Stephen Leacock Museum property, feed off each other’s enthusiasm for plein air painting and learn a few techniques along the way.
Juliana will talk about Franklin Carmichael’s work along with that of some other artists, their different watercolour techniques, the perils of painting outside (!) and give some instruction before participants tackle their own masterpieces.

Location:
Stephen Leacock Museum NHS
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ALL materials are supplied by the instructor
PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BRING:
Other recommended gear:

drinking water
a transportable chair
sunscreen
mask

Box Lunch Included. We can accommodate vegetarian and gluten free. Please specify if either are required.

*Please note that this is an outdoor event, dress for the weather
*OMAH will set a rain date if the weather is inclement

PRICE $65 +HST Members / $75 +HST for General

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OMAH’s programs are run on a cost recovery basis. Please note that we reserve the right to cancel this program if minimal registrant numbers are not met.

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Welcome Home to Orillia
2021-08-06 - 2022-01-07 | Orillia Museum of Art & History, 30 Peter Street South, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 5A9
August 6, 2021 – January 7, 2022

WELCOME HOME TO ORILLIA

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August 6, 2021 – January 7, 2022

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Immigration

What makes a person leave their home to strike out somewhere new? In a country as big as Canada, what makes someone choose the city of Orillia? What is it about Orillia that makes people want to stay?
In our upcoming exhibit, “Welcome Home to Orillia,” we interviewed eleven individuals from six continents who immigrated to Orillia to ask them these questions. Their incredible stories of resilience and courage in the face of changing circumstances will be displayed at OMAH, alongside some of the objects they chose to bring with them. Come visit the museum to learn about the amazing stories of people living right here in our community. “Welcome Home to Orillia,” coming soon to OMAH.

OTHER EXIBITIONS

AllExhibition CurrentExhibition PastExhibition Upcoming

The Many Faces of Paul Shilling: A RetrospectiveExhibition Current

Drake Williams: Awaken the SpiritsExhibition Current, Exhibition Upcoming

Icons & Alter Egos: Heroes, Villains, and Everything In-BetweenExhibition Past

Media Arts ShowcaseExhibition Past

From Hand to Heirloom: The Art of CraftExhibition Current

Face to FaceExhibition Past

29th Annual International Women’s Day Art ShowExhibition Past

Made in OrilliaExhibition Current

Tradition TransformedExhibition Past

Yours to Uncover: An Ontario Road Trip | Peter Fyfe and John NottenExhibition Past

John Gould: Travels of the Mind and BodyExhibition Past

Voices Through Time: A Mariposa JourneyExhibition Past

Tracing Places: Advertising in OrilliaExhibition Past

Orillia: Then & NowExhibition Past

28th Annual International Women’s Day Art ShowExhibition Past

ORILLIA LANDSCAPESExhibition Past

THE SEVEN GRANDFATHER TEACHINGS: AT THE ORILLIA RECREATION CENTREExhibition Past

A Collection-Inspired Exhibition: Four Seasons in OrilliaExhibition Past

Gordon Lightfoot: Turning Back the Pages | Permanent Exhibition | Orillia Museum of Art & HistoryExhibition Current

Perspectives Through Their EyesExhibition Past

Heritage in Hues: Orillia’s Story Through TextilesExhibition Past

Loup Garou & Mocassins | Nathalie BertinExhibition Past

Behold a Man Who is a Bean | Harley DuckExhibition Past

TRADITION TRANSFORMEDExhibition Past

OWL PEN REVISITED | GILLIAN LOWRYExhibition Past

TEACHERS AND THEIR ENDURING IMPACT | JOSE SALASExhibition Past

INCLUSION: AT THE STACK GALLERYExhibition Past

EVERYONE HAS A STORY: TALES OF A COMMUNITYExhibition Current

THE PROCESS INFORMS ME | JEANETTE LUCHESEExhibition Past

PAWTRAITSExhibition Past

REFLECTIONS OF OUR ROOTSExhibition Past

BACKRA BLUID | STACEY TYRELLExhibition Past

THE TEENAGE ZEITGEIST: At the Stack GalleryExhibition Past

SYBILExhibition Past

27TH ANNUAL WOMEN’S DAY INTERNATIONAL ART SHOWExhibition Past

REGENT PARK PUBLIC SCHOOL GRADE 6/7 GARDEN DESIGN PROGRAMExhibition Past

ROBYN RENNIE: SEEING BEYONDExhibition Past

Grant’s Legacy: Capturing Orillia’s History on FilmExhibition Current

WRITING IN THE ROOM: ORILLIA’S LITERARY LEGACYExhibition Past

FRIENDSHIP REDISCOVEREDExhibition Past

A COLLECTION INSPIRED EXHIBITION: A CLOSE UP ON CARMICHAELExhibition Past

50 YEARS OF MARIPOSA ARTS THEATREExhibition Past

STEEPED IN HISTORYExhibition Past

JENNIFER ZARDO: HOME SWEET HOMEExhibition Past

TED FULLERTON: THE SERPENT’S EGGExhibition Past

TRADITION TRANSFORMEDExhibition Past

HOMAGE by Donald StuartExhibition Past

ELIZABETH WYN WOODExhibition Past

26TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY ART SHOWExhibition Past

RENEWAL: At the Stack GalleryExhibition Past

BEYOND THE FENCE: Christine Mack and David HillExhibition Past

GREAT TAIT: The True Story of Orillia’s First MillionaireExhibition Past

THE MACKINAW JACKET: A Canadian Folk CostumeExhibition Past

VIEWS OF ORILLIAExhibition Past

THE MAN WHO COULD FLY; THE GIRL WHO FLIES IN HER DREAMS BY SYLVIA TESORIExhibition Past

CARMICHAEL CANADIAN LANDSCAPE EXHIBITION: TRADITION TRANSFORMEDExhibition Past

EYEING MEDUSA: Amanta ScottExhibition Past

EYEING OMAH’S COLLECTIONExhibition Past

BURNER HERZOG: Gary Blundell and Victoria WardExhibition Past

CONVERSATIONS: 150th Anniversary of the Ontario Society of ArtistsExhibition Past

ORILLIA SOLDIERS’ MEMORIAL HOSPITAL POP-UP EXHIBITExhibition Past

RETURN TO SENDERExhibition Past

25th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY ART SHOWExhibition Past

REFLECTIONS OF OURSELVESExhibition Past

AMY BAGSHAW: ART INTERRUPTIONSExhibition Past

FROM MARBLES TO MINECRAFT: A CENTURY OF CHILDHOODExhibition Past

COLOUR WITH A UExhibition Past

GOT THE TIME?Exhibition Past

JILL PRICE: UNFURLEDExhibition Past

WILL MCGARVEY: STICKS AND STONESExhibition Past

CARMICHAEL CANADIAN LANDSCAPE EXHIBITION: TRADITION TRANSFORMEDExhibition Past

AT RISK: TRACEY LAWKOExhibition Past

SHE SHOOTS, SHE SCORESExhibition Past

VIEWS FROM A CANOEExhibition Past

THE HISTORY OF MEDICINE IN ORILLIAExhibition Past

WELCOME HOME TO ORILLIAExhibition Past

D. AHSÉN:NASE DOUGLAS: WE ARE STILL HERE!Exhibition Past

CARMICHAEL CANADIAN LANDSCAPE EXHIBITION: TRADITION TRANSFORMEDExhibition Past

DYING MATTERS:REFLECTIONS OF GROWTH THROUGH GRIEFExhibition Past

SUMMER ON THE LAKEExhibition Past

THE HISTORY OF ORILLIA IN 50 ARTEFACTSExhibition Past

THE ORILLIA POLICE AND THE SIR SAMUEL STEELE MEMORIAL BUILDINGExhibition Past
