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Museum

Welcome to our self-guided museum, located in our main admissions building beside the gift shop. The museum takes you on a journey beginning with our first people, through settlement and development, and industry and tourism

Browse through hundreds of artifacts that once were in the hands of those who shaped Huntsville and participate in a self-guided scavenger hunt activity with five levels of difficulty.

The museum is on one level and has accessible washrooms. Contact us if you have questions or need accessible accommodation.

Discover the untold stories of Huntsville's pioneering women

Making Herstory: Women of Huntsville

Join us at Muskoka Museum for "Making Herstory: Women of Huntsville," a compelling temporary exhibit that runs from May 26, 2024, to April 30, 2026. This unique showcase highlights the significant contributions of women in Huntsville's early history, bringing to light the often-overlooked narratives of female pioneers who played pivotal roles in the development of the town.

Muskoka at work and play

A brief journey through the history of Muskoka and Huntsville include displays like:

  • The First People in Muskoka
    • Pre-Contact
    • Post-Contact
    • Beauty and Utility
    • By Land and By Water
  • Métis
  • Hunting and Trapping
  • Surveying
  • Logging
  • Leather Working
  • Tourism
  • Music Makers
  • Going to the Fair
  • Team Sports
  • Winter Sports
  • Summer Sports
  • Child’s Play
  • For the Sake of Beauty
  • Donations of 2022
  • Temporary Exhibit: A Tough Go

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