Oshawa Museum

Oshawa Museum Open year round and located in Lakeview Park, the Oshawa Museum offers events that engage, educate,

The Oshawa Museum (OM) preserves and promotes awareness and appreciation of Oshawa’s history for the education, enrichment and enjoyment of a diverse audience. As the only community museum in Oshawa we take great pride in showcasing the history of our city from the earliest First Nation occupation to the end of WWII. The OM is administered by the Oshawa Historical Society, a not for profit charita

ble institution, as an external agency of the City of Oshawa. We work in partnership with many community cultural organizations including Heritage Oshawa which is the Municipal Heritage Committee, comprised of Council appointed volunteers. Heritage Oshawa advises City Council on properties of cultural heritage value which are worthy of designation.

It's the last Sunday of the month, which means it's the Craft Circle! Stop by Guy House from 12:30-3:30pm and bring your...
05/31/2026

It's the last Sunday of the month, which means it's the Craft Circle! Stop by Guy House from 12:30-3:30pm and bring your latest projects!

Please note: from May 15 to October 15, paid parking will be in effect at Lakeview Park on weekends, public holidays and during City-led events. Oshawa residents can park for FREE by registering their vehicle for a Waterfront Parking Permit at oshawa.ca/getting-around/parking/waterfront-parking/

Did you know getting an Oshawa Public Library card gets you free access to local museums and nearby attractions! Check o...
05/30/2026

Did you know getting an Oshawa Public Library card gets you free access to local museums and nearby attractions! Check out a museum at the Oshawa Library, like Parkwood, the Canadian Tank Museum, the Canadian Automotive Museum and us, the Oshawa Museum.⁠ Oshawa Museum passes are also available through the Pickering Public Library!
Can’t think of a better way to celebrate !

While on tour, our Visitor Hosts get asked many different questions! These are some that were asked that relate to the R...
05/29/2026

While on tour, our Visitor Hosts get asked many different questions! These are some that were asked that relate to the Robinson family.

By Lisa Terech, Community Engagement While on tour, our Visitor Hosts are often asked questions that they may not be able to answer in that moment. However, we take note of the questions and try to…

to a baseball / softball team for Pedlar People Manufacturing, 1944; Oshawa Museum archival collection (A024.2.2).
05/28/2026

to a baseball / softball team for Pedlar People Manufacturing, 1944; Oshawa Museum archival collection (A024.2.2).

It's been a while since we've done one of these! What is it Wednesday for May! We were asked about this object over the ...
05/27/2026

It's been a while since we've done one of these! What is it Wednesday for May! We were asked about this object over the Doors Open weekend. Do you know what this object is? Leave your guesses, and we'll share the answer on Friday. It's 39.5 cm long with a 9 cm diameter.

Yoga in the Garden is back on Friday morning! This week's instructor is Angie Sitram. Yoga in the Gardens runs Friday mo...
05/27/2026

Yoga in the Garden is back on Friday morning! This week's instructor is Angie Sitram. Yoga in the Gardens runs Friday mornings at 9 AM, rain or shine! Be sure to bring whatever props you need to support your practice - blanket, blocks, bolster, etc. and don't forget the water!⁠
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Yoga is free, with donations gratefully accepted to the Oshawa Museum.

We're opening new exhibits in June! One of them is called "A Walk in the Park: A Look at Parks in Oshawa."To get you exc...
05/26/2026

We're opening new exhibits in June! One of them is called "A Walk in the Park: A Look at Parks in Oshawa."

To get you excited about this upcoming exhibit, we've put together our own 'Pop-Up Video' with fun facts about Oshawa's parks!

We hope you enjoy the video, and we hope you'll see the exhibit when it opens in a few weeks!

A Walk in the Park: A Look at Parks in Oshawa opens in June 2026! With a rich history of over 120 years, take a Walk in the Park and celebrate parks as place...

Museum Month Monday: Museums are economic drivers; they employ over 9,000 workers across Ontario to support Ontario’s $2...
05/25/2026

Museum Month Monday: Museums are economic drivers; they employ over 9,000 workers across Ontario to support Ontario’s $26 billion dollar culture industry. For every dollar spent in museums, Ontario sees a $3.7 return on investment. !

The World Wars Union Cemetery Tour is taking place today, May 24, at 11 AM. Presented in partnership with Parkwood Natio...
05/24/2026

The World Wars Union Cemetery Tour is taking place today, May 24, at 11 AM. Presented in partnership with Parkwood National Historic Site and the Royal Canadian Legion. Learn more about those from Oshawa who served in the conflicts.
📅: May 24
🕰️: 11 AM⁠
📍: Union Cemetery, 760 King St. W.⁠
💲: $5/person or FREE for OHS, Parkwood, or Legion Members⁠
🅿️: Limited - consider alternative methods (Civic Auditorium is 5 min walk away)
Please note: This tour includes discussion of sensitive subject matter, including su***de, which may be upsetting for some guests.

Have you heard? We're hosting the popular Craft Circle TWICE a month for the summer! Starting in May, join us on the sec...
05/23/2026

Have you heard? We're hosting the popular Craft Circle TWICE a month for the summer! Starting in May, join us on the second Tuesday in the evening and the last Sunday in the afternoon. It's drop-in, free to attend, and BYOP (Bring Your Own Project 🧶). ⁠
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Join us for the next Craft Circle:⁠
📅: Sunday May 31
⏲️: 12:30–3:30 PM⁠
📍: Guy House, Oshawa Museum

Address

1450 Simcoe Street South
Oshawa, ON
L1H8S8

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+19054367624

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