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Canton Historical Museum Collins Axes and Tools, Civil War & Victorian Era Items, Train Diorama, Indian Artifact Collections,
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The Canton Historical Museum is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization displaying a record of life in the town of Canton. Our artifacts and information span from the time of the Native Americans through Canton's growth as a farming community, to its rich history at the forefront of the Industrial Revolution and as a thriving town during the Victorian era. Examples of everyday life include clothing, furniture, household, kitchen and decorative items and a Victorian parlor. There is also a display of children's toys and games, plus numerous examples of recreation in the days before cars, television and computers. Trades represented are carpentry, printing, blacksmithing, shoemaking, farming, ice harvesting and toolmaking. Admission:
Adults $4.00
Seniors $3.00
Children (ages 6-16) $1.00

Tours: Available by appointment starting at $20 based on size of group

10/02/2026
08/02/2026
The Four Villages. Here is some interesting Canton/Collinsville history.
07/08/2026

The Four Villages. Here is some interesting Canton/Collinsville history.

Canton Historical Museum presents photographs of four villages of C...

07/04/2026

This town is so wonderfully eccentric it will charm you from the very first turn.

Canton and Collinsville sure celebrated through the years! Youtube Video (sound on!)
07/03/2026

Canton and Collinsville sure celebrated through the years! Youtube Video (sound on!)

The Canton Historical Museum presents Canton Connecticut celebratio...

The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence was on July 8th.
07/03/2026

The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence was on July 8th.

Take your Dad, Grandfather, or Husband to the Museum this Father's Day from 1- 4 pm. Who doesn't love trains, axes and ...
06/17/2026

Take your Dad, Grandfather, or Husband to the Museum this Father's Day from 1- 4 pm. Who doesn't love trains, axes and machetes?

Elsie and Mary Longan in Dodge Vehicle on the corner of Torrington and Collins Rd.Elsie J. Longan (1886 - 1974) •Music S...
06/14/2026

Elsie and Mary Longan in Dodge Vehicle on the corner of Torrington and Collins Rd.
Elsie J. Longan (1886 - 1974)
•Music Supervisor for Canton Schools for 34 years - retiring in 1948
•Organist of St. Patrick's Church, Collinsville for over 40 years
•Bought her first car in 1914 - a Paige-Detroit Runabout.
Photo is in front of 60 Torrington Ave.
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06/14/2026

Elsie and Mary Longan in Dodge Vehicle on the corner of Torrington and Collins Rd.

Elsie J. Longan (1886 - 1974)
•Music Supervisor for Canton Schools for 34 years - retiring in 1948
•Organist of St. Patrick's Church, Collinsville for over 40 years
•Bought her first car in 1914 - a Paige-Detroit Runabout. Photo is in front of 60 Torrington Ave.

Address

11 Front Street
Collinsville, CT
06019

Opening Hours

Saturday 1pm - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

(860) 693-2793

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