Orillia Museum of Art & History

Orillia Museum of Art & History OUR VISION

Explore. Inspire. Celebrate.

OUR MISSION

Provide inclusive space to engage community, inspire creativity and celebrate culture, by
exploring art and history. The Orillia Museum of Art & History (OMAH) is located in the heart of Orillia's downtown shopping and restaurant district and is wheelchair accessible.

06/23/2026

🎨☀️ Get ready for a summer full of creativity!

Take a sneak peek at some of the amazing art projects campers will be creating this summer at OMAH!

✨ Our camp counsellors are incredibly talented, and they've had so much fun creating these sample projects to inspire this summer's activities. We can't wait to see the unique creations our campers bring to life!

🎟️ Spaces are limited—register today and join us for an unforgettable summer of art, creativity, and discovery!

🕰️ Vendor Spotlight: Linda's Vintage Treasures 🕰️Step back in time and explore a lifetime of memories.Linda's Vintage Tr...
06/22/2026

🕰️ Vendor Spotlight: Linda's Vintage Treasures 🕰️

Step back in time and explore a lifetime of memories.

Linda's Vintage Treasures is a collection lovingly assembled by friends Linda Jordan and Pat Durance, featuring family heirlooms, collectibles, and fascinating finds spanning more than a century. From vintage jewellery, brass treasures, and depression glass to postcards, children's books, music boxes, sewing notions, advertising tins, and rare collectibles, every item has a story to tell.

Browse pieces from the late 1800s through the 1990s, including Centennial memorabilia, Murano glass, vintage linens, porcelain dolls, cups and saucers, and so much more. Many of these treasures have never before been offered for sale and come directly from family collections.

If you love the thrill of discovery, this is one booth you won't want to miss.

✨ Visit Linda's Vintage Treasures during Starry Night and uncover a piece of the past.

"Look What I Got, Dad!" This heartwarming photograph from the Packet & Times Collection captures three-year-old Larry R...
06/21/2026

"Look What I Got, Dad!"

This heartwarming photograph from the Packet & Times Collection captures three-year-old Larry Roberts Jr. proudly showing off a 13-inch rainbow trout he caught on the Coldwater River on May 14, 1964. Fishing alongside a friend, Larry's big catch became a moment worth remembering.

This Father’s Day, we celebrate all fathers, grandfathers, caregivers, and mentors who create memories worth sharing.

Happy Father’s Day from OMAH! ❤️

🧡 National Indigenous Peoples Day 🧡Today, we celebrate the creativity, stories, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples....
06/21/2026

🧡 National Indigenous Peoples Day 🧡

Today, we celebrate the creativity, stories, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples.

Featured here is Going Home by Drake Williams, from the exhibition Awaken the Spirits and Respect by Paul Shilling: Dazaunggee - Sky Buffalo in The Many Faces of Paul Shilling: A Retrospective.

On National Indigenous Peoples Day, take a moment to discover, celebrate, and appreciate the work of Indigenous artists and the important role they continue to play in shaping Canada's cultural landscape.

🎨☀️ Campers, the countdown is on!Join us for our Camp Preview on June 26 from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM and get a sneak peek at ...
06/19/2026

🎨☀️ Campers, the countdown is on!

Join us for our Camp Preview on June 26 from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM and get a sneak peek at all the creative fun waiting for you this summer!

✨ Meet your camp counsellors
✨ Explore the Museum and camp spaces
✨ Get a first look at some of the exciting art projects you'll be creating
✨ Ask questions and get ready for an unforgettable summer of creativity and discovery

Whether you're already registered or thinking about joining us, this is the perfect opportunity to see what camp is all about!

📅 June 26 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM

We can't wait to welcome you and your family!

⛳✨ Mariposa Mornings: Play & Putt ✨🏌️Tee up for a fun-filled Mariposa Mornings with a golfing twist just in time for Fat...
06/19/2026

⛳✨ Mariposa Mornings: Play & Putt ✨🏌️

Tee up for a fun-filled Mariposa Mornings with a golfing twist just in time for Father’s Day 💛

Little ones and their caregivers are invited to create special Father’s Day cards inspired by the greens, fairways, and fun of golf. Using creative materials and plenty of imagination, children will design a one-of-a-kind card for a dad, grandpa, uncle, or special someone in their life ⛳💚

We'll also enjoy golf-themed activities, playful challenges, and hands-on fun as we putt, play, and create together 🎨🏌️‍♂️

It’s $10 per family, and registration is encouraged. A hole-in-one way to celebrate the special people in our lives while making memories together 💫

📅 June 18 & 20
⏰ 9–11 AM

We can't wait to see your little golfers on the green! ⛳✨

Introducing our amazing vendors for our Pop-Up Vintage Market! Keep your eyes out for amazing features! 💕 Vendor Spotlig...
06/18/2026

Introducing our amazing vendors for our Pop-Up Vintage Market! Keep your eyes out for amazing features!

💕 Vendor Spotlight: Vintage Love Story 💕
The best vintage finds are often the ones you never expected to discover.

Vintage Love Story is bringing an ever-changing collection of carefully selected vintage treasures to our Starry Night Pop-Up Vintage Market. While exactly what will appear remains a mystery, that's part of the excitement—every piece has a story, and every visit offers something new.

From nostalgic décor to timeless collectibles, you'll want to browse early and often because no two Vintage Love Story displays are ever quite the same.



✨ Come treasure hunting with us during Starry Night.

🌿🎨 It’s Parks and Recreation Month!Looking for a new way to explore Orillia this summer? Take a walk, bike ride, or afte...
06/17/2026

🌿🎨 It’s Parks and Recreation Month!

Looking for a new way to explore Orillia this summer? Take a walk, bike ride, or afternoon adventure with the Orillia Public Art Tour and discover incredible works of art woven throughout our trails, parks, gateways, and public spaces.

Featured here is Wild Honey by Rachel Babineau, one of nine installations created as part of the Crossroads, Connections and Intersections public art collection. Located along the Atherley Trail, the work celebrates community, connection, and the beauty found in nature.

Developed through a partnership dedicated to bringing art into public spaces, this collection invites residents and visitors to experience Orillia in a new way—where recreation, culture, and community intersect.

👀 Think you can find them all? Grab the self-guided tour map and set out to discover all nine public art installations across the city. Whether you're walking the trails, cycling the waterfront, or exploring a new neighbourhood, there's art waiting around every corner.

Address

30 Peter Street South
Orillia, ON
L3V5A9

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+17053262159

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