Canton Historical Museum

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 clothi

ng, 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

1906 Centennial Celebration of Canton, CT's incorporation in 1806 - they sure knew how to do it up! This is the 220th y...
05/25/2026

1906 Centennial Celebration of Canton, CT's incorporation in 1806 - they sure knew how to do it up! This is the 220th year of Canton's incorporation and separation from Simsbury.

We just accepted this beautiful 1915 Upright Piano made by W.W. Kimball Co. made of white oak with wonderful engraved oa...
03/25/2026

We just accepted this beautiful 1915 Upright Piano made by W.W. Kimball Co. made of white oak with wonderful engraved oak leaves.
The Museum building was converted from a Collins Company factory building to their employee recreational center about 1925, and included six bowling alleys upstairs. So much to see!

02/25/2026

The Canton Historical Museum Reopens March 1st on Weekends from 1 - 4 pm

12/09/2025

Thank you for visiting and donating to The Gallery of Trees!

Want to check out the 98 trees at The Gallery of Trees from your couch?
12/03/2025

Want to check out the 98 trees at The Gallery of Trees from your couch?

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11 Front Street
Collinsville, CT
06019

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

(860) 693-2793

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