What is in the Collingwood Museum?

A sawtooth shark’s razor-sharp beak and a twisted piece of metal discovered from the Halifax Explosion are among the most popular exhibits. Paintings by local painters who studied under the Group of Seven may also be found, as well as a 140-year-old statue carved by Sir Sandford Fleming’s brother. On a loop of historic footage, the noises of Collingwood’s shipbuilding tradition reverberate around the museum as a ship is side launched into the harbour. Get up close to models of Collingwood’s most renowned ships, including the Chi-Cheemaun, and try your hand at turning a brass ship’s wheel.Exhibits cover everything from the growth of local business and industry to the region’s First Nations people, who inspired the Huron Institute’s founding in 1904.

The museum also has an archival collection that researchers from all over the world can use. Among the most popular things are photographs of Great Lakes vessels, Collingwood’s historic homes, downtown, and early industry. Appointments are required for research. A visit to the museum isn’t complete without a stop in the charming gift shop. It’s a popular site for both tourists and residents. You’re also only a short walk away from a vast trail system that runs along Georgian Bay’s shoreline, so bring a picnic lunch and start your day at the museum! Bike parking and handicapped-accessible restrooms are both available.

History of the Collingwood Museum

The Collingwood Museum has a century-long tradition of preserving Collingwood’s history. Changing exhibits and permanent exhibits tell the stories of the region’s First Nations peoples, as well as Collingwood’s transformation from a transportation and shipbuilding centre to a tourism attraction. Special events, educational activities, archives and research facilities, and a gift shop are all available at the Museum.

Step inside a modern reimagining of Collingwood’s 1873 train station, but don’t be fooled by the façade! The collection of the Collingwood Museum goes far beyond the town’s transportation heritage.

Collingwood Museum Self-Guided Tours

The maximum number of people in a group is ten, and only one group can book at a time. Tuesday through Saturday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., 45-minute appointments are available. Please take note of the following adjustments for the safety of guests and staff: Visitors must wear masks at all times when inside the facility, and must take a set course through the exhibit gallery. All high-touch exhibits that were difficult to disinfect between tours were removed. Please prepare carefully as there will be no public restrooms available.The Collingwood Museum accepts donations, with a suggested gift of $4 per person. Reservations can be made by calling 705-445-4811, extension 7211.

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