Museum of Dufferin

Museum of Dufferin Adults: $5.00
Seniors: $4.00
Children (4-14 yrs.): $2.00
Children (under 5): FREE
Family: $12.00

🥪🥤Not a fan of Saturday lunch rushes? Why not skip the line with a picnic lunch! 🥪🥤We are offering prebooked lunch for ...
08/30/2026

🥪🥤Not a fan of Saturday lunch rushes? Why not skip the line with a picnic lunch! 🥪🥤

We are offering prebooked lunch for visitors to the Earth & Fire: Clay and Glass Event on September 19th.

🌟Book by September 10th to guarantee your meal! 🌟

Meals will be available to collect from 11:30am-1:00pm at the museum front desk. Pack a picnic blanket to enjoy your meal on our beautiful grounds, or grab one of our outdoor picnic tables.

Meals are $22 + HST and include a sandwich, a drink, and a cookie. Learn more on our website at https://dufferinmuseum.shop/pages/events

Earth & Fire Vendor SpotlightsWe're counting down to Earth & Fire and are excited to introduce some of the incredible cl...
08/29/2026

Earth & Fire Vendor Spotlights

We're counting down to Earth & Fire and are excited to introduce some of the incredible clay and glass artists you'll meet at this year's event!

Join us for a day celebrating creativity with:
🔥 Pottery workshops
🔥 Clay & glass vendors
🔥 Delicious food
🔥 Kids' activities
🔥 Fundraising art auction
🔥 Access to all Museum galleries, including the W. J. Hughes Corn Flower Glass Gallery

📅 Saturday, September 19
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Museum of Dufferin, Mulmur, ON

Be sure to stop by and visit these talented vendors, more announcements to come!
✨ Emma Gerard
✨ Simon Heath Pottery
✨ Claymore Ceramics
✨ Tahir Mahmood Design
✨ Jen Main Studios

⭐ Artifact Highlight ⭐Dodd’s Kidney Pills were patented in Canada by brothers John and Robert McKee of Rosemont, Mulmur ...
08/27/2026

⭐ Artifact Highlight ⭐

Dodd’s Kidney Pills were patented in Canada by brothers John and Robert McKee of Rosemont, Mulmur Township, and became a household remedy across the country. Marketed for backache, urinary irritation, and for “purifying the blood,” the pills were widely promoted through clever advertising and almanacs. They were made from plant-based ingredients and salts that encouraged the body to produce more urine, helping to relieve discomfort — but they were not a cure for kidney disease or diabetes, as they were often marketed.

MoD Collection, A201-066-1-1 (ca. 1950)

The Museum is open! However, please note...There is scheduled maintenance and updates taking place in the Museum of Duff...
08/27/2026

The Museum is open! However, please note...

There is scheduled maintenance and updates taking place in the Museum of Dufferin Main Gallery between August 28th and September 16th . The Happy Days exhibit will be unavailable during this time, however all other galleries and exhibits are open. There may be hammering and drilling noises September 3rd and 4th. We apologize for the disruption.

👣🌱Join MoD Staff for an interactive tour through our museum Heritage Garden 👣🌱Learn about the history of the flowers in ...
08/26/2026

👣🌱Join MoD Staff for an interactive tour through our museum Heritage Garden 👣🌱

Learn about the history of the flowers in bloom and plants ready for harvest. Explore how they were used historically, how to care for them, and take home a sample of what's currently ready!

🌽MoD Garden Tour: Summer Blooms

📅 Saturday September 5, 2026

🕧2:30-3:30pm

🎟️$10.00 + HST

Please note this event will run rain or shine and is intended for adult audiences (Ages 16+).

Register online at dufferinmuseum.shop/pages/events

📣Ready, set...YARN! 📣Bring your friends (or your family!) to Yarn in the Barn at the Museum of Dufferin on Saturday, Oct...
08/25/2026

📣Ready, set...YARN! 📣

Bring your friends (or your family!) to Yarn in the Barn at the Museum of Dufferin on Saturday, October 17th, 2026, from 4–6 pm.

🧶 Bring up to 3 skeins of yarn to swap with other guests
🔎Explore different textile craft demonstrations
🍿 Nibble on light refreshments
🫖 Enjoy warm beverages

It’s the perfect cozy evening to welcome in the autumn season – spend quality time with friends and family while getting crafty.

All ages welcome, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

📍Museum of Dufferin
📅October 17th | 4–6 pm
🎟️$5 per person

Register online at: https://dufferinmuseum.shop/pages/events

Mark your calendars - Earth & Fire is back on Saturday, September 19th!Earth & Fire: Clay and Glass is a one-day event c...
08/24/2026

Mark your calendars - Earth & Fire is back on Saturday, September 19th!

Earth & Fire: Clay and Glass is a one-day event celebrating creativity and craftsmanship through clay and glass art. Explore handmade pottery, beautiful glasswork, and unique creations from talented artisans.

Event Highlights:
🟠Clay and glass vendors with items for sale
🟠FREE drop-in crafts for kids
🟠Pre-registered adult workshops (tickets available at dufferinmuseum.com/events)
🟠Silent Auction Art Fundraiser
🟠All galleries are open to explore, including the W. J. Hughes Corn Flower Glass Exhibition!

⭐Admission by donation!
www.dufferinmuseum.com/events

The Museum of Dufferin has been nominated for "Top Small Museum" in the 2026 Ontario's Choice Awards! Help the MoD earn ...
08/23/2026

The Museum of Dufferin has been nominated for "Top Small Museum" in the 2026 Ontario's Choice Awards!

Help the MoD earn this special recognition and introduce even more people to everything our museum has to offer. Your vote helps raise our profile, attract new visitors, and celebrate the experiences that make the Museum of Dufferin a special place.

Place your vote: https://attractionsontario.ca/top-small-museum-art-galley-historic-sites/

Voting is open from July 1 to September 6, 2026. Thanks for cheering us on—every vote means the world to us! 🎉

🌟ONLY 2 TICKETS LEFT!🌟Learn how to make your own cyanotypes with artist Jo Thomson!You will learn a 170-year-old photogr...
08/21/2026

🌟ONLY 2 TICKETS LEFT!🌟

Learn how to make your own cyanotypes with artist Jo Thomson!

You will learn a 170-year-old photographic printing process that produces prints in a distinctive blue using the sun’s rays. No experience is necessary, just bring creativity and enjoy the magic of when science meets art!

Date: Saturday, September 12th
Time: 10:00am to 12:30pm
Price: $85+ HST per participant

Register online at https://dufferinmuseum.shop/pages/events

✨ LAST DAY TO APPLY: Holiday Treasures Craft Market 2026 ✨⏰ Applications close TOMORROW at 12:00 PM!Don't miss your chan...
08/20/2026

✨ LAST DAY TO APPLY: Holiday Treasures Craft Market 2026 ✨

⏰ Applications close TOMORROW at 12:00 PM!

Don't miss your chance to be part of the Museum of Dufferin's Holiday Treasures Craft Market—a juried holiday sale featuring 60+ talented makers, artists, and craftspeople in the Museum's Main Gallery over two festive weeks.

🛍️ Selected vendors will have their work sold on-site by MoD staff throughout the market, so no onsite attendance is required during the event. Vendors are responsible for preparing and labelling inventory, drop-off/pick-up, and setting up their display.

📌 Key Dates & Details

🗓️ Application Deadline: TOMORROW (August 21) at 12:00 PM
📣 Status Notification: September 10
🏗️ Set-up: November 20–21
🎄 Market Runs: November 25 – December 6
📦 Take-down: December 6–7
💰 Vendor Fee: $50 + HST

🔗 Apply before tomorrow at noon! Visit our website at www.dufferinmuseum.com/holidaytreasurescall/

We can't wait to see your work!

Address

936029 Airport Road
Orangeville, ON
L9V0L3

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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+15199411114

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