OMAH IN THE MEDIA
Orillia Museum Brings Environmental Education to Life Through Art
April 21, 2025
OMAH thinking inside the ‘box’ with educational program
February 16, 2025
Canada’s Indiana Jones ‘explores’ importance of history at OMAH gala
January 19, 2025
Seven Grandfather Teachings art exhibit now open at rec centre
December 18, 2024
Learning inside the box: OMAH receives grant for new program
December 12, 2024
‘Extraordinary’ local citizens recognized at arts and heritage awards event
November 28, 2024
OMAH Acquires Gordon Lightfoot Artifacts at November 17 Estate Auction
November 20, 2024
OMAH Announces An Upcoming Online Auction: Art & Inspiration: Exclusive Auction Featuring Marlene Bulas Originals
November 12, 2024
Museum’s annual winter gala to feature renowned Canadian explorer
October 30, 2024
The Art in Public Places Committee seeks new members
October 28, 2024
Rama, museum uniting to document remarkable history’ of fish weirs
February 3, 2024
Nominees unveiled for region’s arts, culture and heritage awards
October 21, 2024
Age-Friendly Orillia recognizes OMAH
October 17, 2024
Artists Selected for OMAH’s Annual Juried Art Exhibition
October 1, 2024
OMAH’s Walking Tours Are Back for Fall
September 26, 2024
New Exhibitions Launching at OMAH
September 25, 2024
Orillia Museum Of Art & History Launches Art-Making Kits For At-Risk Youth
September 23, 2024
OSPCA and OMAH Partner for a Joint Fundraising Event
August 22, 2024
OMAH Celebrates Its Silver Anniversary When The Museum Turns 25 Next Month
July 30, 2024
New Exhibitions Opening This Month At OMAH
July 22, 2024
New Stack Gallery exhibition now open at Orillia Recreation Centre
July 22, 2024
Gangs, Guns, And Grog, The Orillia Museum of Art & History’s Popular Wednesday Night Walking Tour Is Back For Its Fourth Season
June 10, 2024
Unique portrait of area artist joining museum’s permanent collection
June 17, 2024
Local Indigenous artists showcased in ‘Roots and Resilience’ exhibit
June 17, 2024
New exhibition on history of Orillia digs into community’s roots
June 10, 2024
New OMAH exhibit explores representations of identity in visual arts
June 3, 2024
Province celebrates funding to help youth protect Lake Simcoe
April 19, 2024
Call to artists: apply for Stack Gallery ‘Inclusion’ exhibit
April 18, 2024
Leaders sought: OMAH seeking nominations for board of directors
April 10, 2024
OMAH welcomes new history programming coordinator
March 25, 2024
New OMAH acquisition to be revealed one page at a time
March 7, 2024
Rama and OMAH uniting to document ‘remarkable history’ fish weirs
January 30, 2024
Three new exhibitions unveiled at Orillia Museum of Art & History
January 15, 2024
Tickets Now Available For the OMAH Winter Gala: A Celebration of Canadian History
November 22, 2023
OMAH Raising Funds for its ‘Discovery Bus’ on Giving Tuesday
November 22, 2023
Performing arts at OMAH
November 17, 2023
Music for the Museum concert raises $9,000 for young Orillians
November 06, 2023
Orillia and District Arts Council announces 2023 award nominees
October 25, 2023
OMAH artists support Mariposa House Hospice with donated works
October 12, 2023
Music for the Museum to raise funds for OMAH kids’, youth programs
October 11, 2023
‘Inspiring’ artists selected for OMAH’s annual juried exhibition
September 25, 2023
Multiple acts tabbed for upcoming Music for the Museum concert
September 18, 2023
Trio of new exhibitions to be unveiled this month at OMAH
September 5, 2023
The Orillia Museum of Art & History welcomes Lynn Fisher in her role of Development Officer
August 28, 2023
Avast ye matey’s! Gangs, Guns, and Grog, the Orillia Museum of Art & History’s popular walking tour joins The Pirate Party!
August 23, 2023
New permanent exhibit set to open at OMAH
August 21, 2023
Orillia Regional Arts and Heritage Awards Nominations Now Open
July 31, 2023
New exhibition, Serpent’s Egg, set to hatch at OMAH on Friday
July 25, 2023
‘Art connects people’: Citizens urged to explore city’s new public art
July 7, 2023
‘Rip-roaring’ Gangs, Guns, and Grog returning for third season
July 4, 2023
Inspirational, world-renowned sculptor found her footing in Orillia
April 22, 2023
Time winding down to enjoy OMAH’s ‘inspired’ winter exhibits
April 3, 2023
Green Haven, OMAH teaming up to celebrate women
March 2, 2023
The Orillia Museum of Art & History awards Georgia McLellan Visual Arts Scholarship to local student
June 26, 2023
Innovative OMAH programs bring history to life for local seniors
April 22, 2023
OMAH series will turn spotlight on Orillia’s renowned sculptor
March 8, 2023
OMAH acquires 1928 Franklin Carmichael pencil sketch
February 2, 2023
OMAH looks to find a way to honour legacy of Gordon Lightfoot
June 19, 2023
Tireless Orillia volunteer says ‘it’s important to give back’
April 21, 2023
Four decades later, man finds roots of Black ancestors in Orillia
March 7, 2023
New month means four new exhibits at OMAH
February 1, 2023
ANNOUNCEMENTS
2023 Year-end Message from the OMAH History Committee
As 2023 ends, the OMAH History Committee is very appreciative of the continuous, wide-reaching support for our popular History Speaker Series where local history is celebrated. A full calendar of topics was presented, with our annual kick-off in January featuring Dave...
2022 Year-end Message from the OMAH History Committee
by Trish Crowe-Grande, Chair, OMAH History Committee While this past year saw COVID-19 restrictions ease, the OMAH History Committee listened to its audience and continued to offer its popular History Speaker Series as well as the Annual Carmichael Art History...
Orillia Regional Arts and Heritage Awards Nominations Now Open
September 1, 2021 (Orillia and area) – Following the success of last year’s arts and heritage awards night, the Orillia & District Arts Council (ODAC) and Orillia Museum of Art & History (OMAH), along with the City of Orillia Community Services Dept., are...
Happy Birthday to Dr. Nancy Ironside!
Happy Birthday to Dr. Nancy Ironside! In honour of her birthday on July 24, we pay tribute to Nancy Retired physician and anesthesiologist, environmentalist, naturalist and... To many, Dr. Nancy Ironside needs no introduction. Without fanfare, Nancy has made a huge...
OMAH’s Response To COVID-19
Dear Members, Supporters, Parents/Caregivers, and Volunteers: OMAH is planning and preparing to adjust programs and events over the next couple of weeks. We will continue to send updates as needed on COVID-19 and its potential impact on our programs and hours of...
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THURSDAY: 11 AM - 4 PM
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Land Acknowledgement
The Orillia Museum of Art & History is located on the traditional territory of the Anishnaabeg. The Anishinaabeg include the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Pottawatomi nations, collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy. We respect and observe the long and enduring presence of Indigenous Peoples – First Nations, Metis and Inuit – on this land. Their teachings and stewardship, culture and way of life have shaped our City’s unique identity.
In acknowledging that we occupy colonized Indigenous territories, and out of respect for the rights of Indigenous people, we accept our collective responsibility to recognize our colonial histories as well as their present-day manifestations in order to honour, protect, and sustain this land.