Step Inside, Then Step Back in Time

Schoolhouse, hats, the railway, local art, and the new outdoor building — all waiting at the museum.

Exhibits

Walk Through the Rooms They Left Us

Choose a display to explore. Every description here comes from the museum.

Desks set up in the one-room school display

One-room schoolhouse

A recreated rural school, with desks you can look at up close.

Explore the schoolhouse

Vintage hat collection

Men’s and women’s hats from the 1950s and 1960s.

See the hats

T&NO / Ontario Northland Railway

Photographs of stations north of North Bay, and the story of the line.

Follow the line

A look around

Photographs from the museum and grounds.

Open the gallery

Gallery

Work From Local Artists

Local artists exhibit on the museum’s wood-panelled wall

Step into our newest art exhibit and discover a remarkable collection of works by both celebrated and local artists. Featuring pieces by Muriel Newton-White, Ernest Sawford-Dye, and A. Y. Jackson, alongside creations generously donated by talented local artists over the years, this exhibit celebrates the rich artistic heritage and creative spirit of our community. From renowned masterpieces to treasured local contributions, there is something to inspire every visitor.

On the grounds

The New Building on the Lawn

Museum with the new outdoor display building

Give yourself a tour of our new outdoor building and discover a rich display of antique farm equipment and tools that once shaped daily life on the land. As you explore, you’ll find well-preserved plows, a wooden seed drill, two antique sleighs, tools, and other implements used by early farmers to work the soil and sustain their families. Each piece tells a story of ingenuity, labor, and the evolution of rural life. Whether you're a history buff or just curious, this hands-on look at the past offers something for everyone.

The new display building officially opened in June 2025. Read more about how the museum has grown.