Muskoka Discovery Centre

Muskoka Discovery Centre Explore Muskoka's rich heritage at MDC an award-winning museum. 🌿

05/11/2026

A new puzzle arrived today! I opened one immediately and started puzzling. I’m loving the detail of Charlie Breen’s painting of the MDC! Come get yours!

This May, the Muskoka Discovery Centre is proud to celebrate May is Museum Month — an annual program led by the Ontario ...
05/11/2026

This May, the Muskoka Discovery Centre is proud to celebrate May is Museum Month — an annual program led by the Ontario Museum Association recognizing the important contributions of Ontario’s 700+ museums, 37,000 volunteers, and 11,000 museum professionals.

Museums play a vital role in preserving heritage, inspiring curiosity, and creating spaces for cultural exchange and community connection. International Museum Day reminds us that museums enrich our communities by fostering understanding, cooperation, and shared experiences across generations.

Thank you to our visitors, members, volunteers, and supporters for helping the Muskoka Discovery Centre continue to share the stories and history of Muskoka.


🏆⭐️WACOUTA - For sale in the Grace & Speed boathouse⭐️🏆Built in 1929, this stunning, 27 foot Minett-Shields, "Wacouta", ...
05/11/2026

🏆⭐️WACOUTA - For sale in the Grace & Speed boathouse⭐️🏆
Built in 1929, this stunning, 27 foot Minett-Shields, "Wacouta", was the prototype hull design for the subsequent construction of two other split cockpit runabouts, "Fleetwood II" and "Llanlady". The planing hull design offers a fast and level ride. The boat sports its original, custom made hardware including the curved forward windshield, siren, and elaborate folding aft windscreen. Kept in Muskoka since day one. The original 6 cylinder motor was removed and replaced with a Buchanan 283 in 1956, and she has been more recently fitted with a modern Mercruiser engine. "Wacouta" has been beautifully restored.
For more information, please contact John Miller at (705) 687-6667.

05/10/2026

Call for Board Candidates.��Are you passionate about Muskoka’s heritage, culture, steamships and the environment?��The Muskoka Steamships and Discovery Centre is seeking dedicated, knowledgeable and thoughtful leaders to join our volunteer Board of Directors��What we are looking for:�Engineering oversight for our ship assets�Cultural centre development and tourism�Financial oversight and business experience�Fundraising and community building
��Serving on the Board is an opportunity to contribute your expertise, perspectives, and leadership to the MSDC.��The MSDC is deeply committed to ensuring equitable board representation that reflects its membership and community in all its forms.��Learn more about the opportunity, eligibility requirements, and how to apply through the link to our website: https://realmuskoka.com/about/boardapplication/

05/09/2026

There are many beautiful views from the windows at the MDC. I like setting up my phone to take timelapses while I work. I’m adding this to a series I’m calling “MDC: An Outward Gaze”.
Come have a look for yourself!

05/09/2026

No one was using the sand projection in Watershed Wonders for a minute so I had go with it! Come in and try it out for yourself and learn about our watershed.
I’m adding this video to a series I’m calling “MDC: An Inward Glance”. (If you think of a better name for this series let me know. 😁)

05/08/2026

The giant chalkboard wall has been cleaned! It needs new art! Come in and leave your mark!

05/06/2026

Looking for a venue that goes beyond the ordinary? The Muskoka Discovery Centre (MDC) offers a world-class setting designed to elevate every kind of gathering—from corporate meetings and conferences to celebrations, fundraisers, and community events. With capacity for over 200 people the MDC can accommodate a wide range of possibilities!

05/05/2026

We have a show in our Discovery Gallery and it is amazing! Make sure you come see it with your friends and family!

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275 Steamship Bay Road
Gravenhurst, ON
P1P1Z9

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Thursday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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