The Muse - Lake of the Woods Museum & Douglas Family Art Centre
The Muse - Lake of the Woods Museum & Douglas Family Art Centre
The Muse - Lake of the Woods Museum & Douglas Family Art Centre
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
The award-winning Lake of the Woods Museum, one of the finest small museums in Canada, is located in the City of Kenora, Ontario, the gateway to Canada's west. The Museum was established in 1964 and seeks to promote understanding of and respect for the cultures and heritage of the Lake of the Woods area, and to engage a diverse community in discovery and learning. Today, this well-established museum is home to a varied and intriguing collection of artifacts and thematic displays and special events. The newly branded Muse is comprised of the Lake of the Woods Museum & the Douglas Family Art Centre, opening in Fall 2019.
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Gene R J
Silver Spring, MD10,813 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
We stopped here on our trip from Vermilion Bay to Winnipeg.
After paying C$12 for 2 seniors, we self-toured the 2 floors, beginning with the special exhibit on the 5 Internment camps for WW 11 German prisoners. Further on, we learned about the Inhabitants back to 6000 BC, fur trading, discovery of gold in the late 1800’s along with the construction of the CN Railroad(shipment of lumber, flour, fish and blueberries), and areas full of old photographs and historical items; 1897 Piano Box Buggy, 1903 Singer sewing machine, 1936 Evinrude motor, 1946 chainsaw and much more. Very impressed.
Now off to pass the 1905 City Hall and see 40’ Husky the Muskie from 1967.
After paying C$12 for 2 seniors, we self-toured the 2 floors, beginning with the special exhibit on the 5 Internment camps for WW 11 German prisoners. Further on, we learned about the Inhabitants back to 6000 BC, fur trading, discovery of gold in the late 1800’s along with the construction of the CN Railroad(shipment of lumber, flour, fish and blueberries), and areas full of old photographs and historical items; 1897 Piano Box Buggy, 1903 Singer sewing machine, 1936 Evinrude motor, 1946 chainsaw and much more. Very impressed.
Now off to pass the 1905 City Hall and see 40’ Husky the Muskie from 1967.
Written August 11, 2024
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FT L
Vancouver Island, Canada15 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Wonderful quilt exhibit was on when we went. What a range of styles!
Really liked the displays relating to Indigenous beading and handicrafts and the way the displays covered different sectors of the community other than the wealthy. Books and cards in the gift store looked good. The art centre across the way is worth checking out too also with a good gift store.
Really liked the displays relating to Indigenous beading and handicrafts and the way the displays covered different sectors of the community other than the wealthy. Books and cards in the gift store looked good. The art centre across the way is worth checking out too also with a good gift store.
Written July 15, 2023
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Shameliss
Kenora, Canada52 contributions
Jun 2017 • Family
I've been a number of times with family and my children and as a young person myself. It's a great place to learn the history of our great little city on the water.
Written November 3, 2017
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gerald543
Kenora, Canada46 contributions
Jul 2013 • Family
The museum is located at the south end of main street in Kenora. Inside you will be treated to the rich history of the Kenora area. The attraction is very well done, especially for a small town (city). I am a local resident and I visit it annually.
Written November 26, 2013
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sarahnaid
Listowel, Canada444 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
Having been to many small town museums before, I have never bothered to check out this museum. This time I was drawn in by a poster highlighting a temporary exhibit on the jingle dresses some indigenous women wear. By my calculation a museum that isn’t just telling the history of European settlers deserves a chance. While I found the Jingle dress exhibit so captivating that I ran out of time and energy to view the rest of the museum, it looks to be a well told story too that I will hopefully get back to see one day. If you are in the area, I recommend a stop here.
Written August 10, 2019
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ManitobaNic
Manitoba391 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Excellent little museum. I loved the booklet used to read throughout the attractions. It was cheap admission rate and a gret way to spend a few hours of the day.
Written June 5, 2019
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Thanks so much for your kind review. We're glad you found the exhibit guide useful and that the admission was reasonable for your budget. Please come again!
Written July 22, 2019
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AlbertCrumb
Kenora, Canada191 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
The Kenora museum is a wonderful place to tour around and see some of the history of the area. The volunteers and staff are happy to chat and have loads to add. The new addition of the arts side to the museum will make this a must see location.
Written May 7, 2019
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Thanks for your visit and your very positive feedback. We agree - with the addition of the Art Centre our venue will become a must see when visiting Kenora! Hope to see you on August 17 at the Grand Opening of the Art Centre.
Written May 23, 2019
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Peter S
Winnipeg, Canada5 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
One of the coolest smaller museum I've been to. It's laid out very well. It has a lot of interesting pieces that you will not find in bigger museums. A must see if you are in kenora and looking for something to do on a rainy day.
Written December 13, 2018
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Trevor D
Winnipeg, Canada127 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
Great place to escape the rain, or plus 40 degree day. Interesting history of the area, as well as neat artifacts. Good mix of things for kids to do/ touch, as well as things enough things to keep adults interested.
Expect to spend around an hour at the most.
Expect to spend around an hour at the most.
Written August 14, 2018
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mrsatimothyolson
Minneapolis, MN17 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
This charming museum had information about the area around Kenora and Lake of the Woods. It started in prehistory and went tot he present. Very interesting history of cabin/seasonal life on Lake of the Woods,
Written July 22, 2018
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Thanks very much for your kind words about our local history museum. We hope to see you again some time soon.
Written August 2, 2018
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