Renfrew & District Historical & Museum Society Inc.

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Renfrew & District Historical & Museum Society Inc. All artifacts on display at the McDougall Mill Museum are owned and managed by Renfrew & District Historical & Museum Society.

In partnership with the Town of Renfrew, the society works to preserve and interpret the history of the Renfrew, Ontario area. The McDougall Mill Museum offers 2 floors full of unique artifacts. With many exhibits including vintage toys, a large military display, antique cameras, old farming equipment and countless more, the McDougall Mill Museum has something for everyone! After your visit enjoy a picnic in O'Brien Park! Or perhaps a walk across the historic Swinging Bridge! Be sure to keep checking this page for events all summer long! visit us on
http://www.renfrewcountymuseums.org/museum/mcdougall-mill-museum

Hope to see you out at this event as we highlight the people and stories commemorated on the Renfrew Cenotaph through st...
10/09/2026

Hope to see you out at this event as we highlight the people and stories commemorated on the Renfrew Cenotaph through stories, images and artifacts.

Marc Audet warming up for his 2pm performance at McDougall Mill Museum
09/26/2026

Marc Audet warming up for his 2pm performance at McDougall Mill Museum

Marc Audet is performing his Forgotten Memories show at McDougall Mill Museum tomorrow, Saturday 26th from 2pm to 4pm. T...
09/25/2026

Marc Audet is performing his Forgotten Memories show at McDougall Mill Museum tomorrow, Saturday 26th from 2pm to 4pm. The Renfrew & District Historical & Museum Society is excited to present this free concert as part of Ontario Culture Days. The museum will be open from Noon until 5pm. Hope to see you there. The weather sounds great!

Hope to see you at the Renfrew Public Library tonight for our presentation regarding our Renfrew Cenotaph: Faces to Name...
09/24/2026

Hope to see you at the Renfrew Public Library tonight for our presentation regarding our Renfrew Cenotaph: Faces to Names project. We will be showcasing artifacts and archival material related to some of the people named on the Cenotaph.

Hope you can join us for Ontario Culture Days to learn the stories behind the names on Renfrew's Cenotaph!
09/11/2026

Hope you can join us for Ontario Culture Days to learn the stories behind the names on Renfrew's Cenotaph!

09/05/2026

Ontario Culture Days are coming! The McDougall Mill Museum is pleased to host “Forgotten Memories of the Ottawa Valley - A Folklore Show with Marc Audet” on Saturday, September 26, from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Museum.

This is a free event! Take a musical journey through the history and heritage of the Ottawa Valley, featuring true stories and songs about the fur trade, the square timber era, frontier farming and settlement, flooded villages, taken lands, and even a prison break in Algonquin Park.

More information here:
https://culturedays.ca/en/events/c135f425-cad2-4e93-94a5-0f829ef89631

08/20/2026

From Algonquin Park to the Ottawa River flows the Bonnechere River that we all know and love.🌊

Visit the McDougall Mill Museum this Saturday and learn about the past, present and future of the Bonnechere River. In association with the Bonnechere River Watershed Project, Jerome Coulas's collection Four Scenarios will be on display; paintings showcasing 4 possible futures of the Bonnechere River.🎨🖼️

A representative from the BRWP will be in attendance from 1:30-2:30 to answer any questions you may have!

📍65 Arthur Avenue, Renfrew
🗓️Saturday, August 22, 10-5
💲Free! (donations appreciated)

07/30/2026

The McDougall Mill Museum and O'Brien Park are now home to two brand-new picnic tables, generously donated by Renfrew & Burnstown Castle Building Centres!

A heartfelt thank you to Laurie and the team at Castle for their help in making this happen.

Whether you're exploring Renfrew, visiting the museum, or simply looking for a scenic spot to enjoy your lunch, we invite you to stop by, relax, and take in the beautiful surroundings.

🎉 Did you know Horton Township was opened for settlement in 1826?This year, we're celebrating 200 years of Horton Townsh...
07/25/2026

🎉 Did you know Horton Township was opened for settlement in 1826?

This year, we're celebrating 200 years of Horton Township history! Stop by McDougall Mill Museum to explore our Horton Township displays and discover the stories, people, and places that helped shape our region.

And while you're here, enjoy a complimentary piece of anniversary cake on us! 🍰

07/22/2026

The Renfrew & District Historical & Museum Society Inc. extends its sincere thanks to Kurt Johnson for his presentation on the Renfrew Cenotaph: Faces to Names project at last night's AGM. It was an informative, thought-provoking, and at times deeply moving look at the lives, families, and stories behind the names inscribed on our cenotaph.

Address

65 Arthur Avenue
Renfrew, ON
K7V3S1

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

613 432 2129

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