Arnprior & District Museum

Arnprior & District Museum Arnprior and District Museum The Arnprior & District Museum is situated in the former Arnprior Post Office Customs House built in 1896.

Based on a design by Thomas Fuller, who was the architect of the original Parliament Buildings in Ottawa (c. 1860), it was saved from demolition by the generosity of David and Jessie Gillies in the early 1960s. This designated building is now recognized as the symbol of the Town of Arnprior. The Museum houses a great collection of artefacts and photographs spread over two floors that you can perus

e at your leisure. Our "Timber!" exhibit tells the story of Arnprior's roots in the logging industry. Arnprior on the World Stage highlights the stories of local veterans and citizens spanning the years of the South African War to Afghanistan. The Marshall’s Bay CN flag stop has also made its way into the museum. Conserved and built entirely by volunteers this building is one of the few flag stops left in the province which served small communities and cottage areas in the 19th century. Other exhibits include Kenwood Mills, scenes of early 20th century domestic life, railways, field naturalist Charles Macnamara, and the Museums fine collection of artefacts belonging to and pertaining to the life of Archibald McNab, the last Laird of the clan McNab. School tours are encouraged and can be arranged by calling us at 613-623-4902. School PA Days are a fun and enjoyable experience with special programs. Like us on Facebook and don't miss any of our programs for people of all ages!

06/12/2026

Local spinner and weaver Jenny Croft will lead a free, family-friendly public fibre arts drop-in THIS SUNDAY from 2-4 pm.

Noche Vibes is happening now at the Arnprior & District Museum from 11-7 Check out all the vibes to choose from... with ...
05/30/2026

Noche Vibes is happening now at the Arnprior & District Museum from 11-7
Check out all the vibes to choose from... with snacks and drinks to enjoy!

Schedule below:
🧘‍♀️ Breathwork - 1pm
💃 Dance - 2pm
🎶 Sound Bath - 3pm
🪩 Dance and DJ - 4pm - 7pm

05/29/2026

🤩🕺🔮Hey everybody!! Our Camp Themes are out! Click here to find out more: https://shorturl.at/qFu4N.

Our camps are all about creative experimentation. Smaller groups allow for immersive experiences and lots of imagination. Afternoon body breaks build skills in collaboration and problem-solving. What crazy scheme will our campers come up with this year? 🎨🖌🦕🦖

Arnprior and District Museum

Need some new spring or summer shoes? The Opportunity Shop Shoe sale is happening now at the Arnprior & District Museum ...
05/09/2026

Need some new spring or summer shoes? The Opportunity Shop Shoe sale is happening now at the Arnprior & District Museum until 3:00 today!

🤩🩴Kick off the new season at the Opportunity Shop’s Shoe Sale happening at the Arnprior Museum, Saturday May 9th from 10...
05/07/2026

🤩🩴Kick off the new season at the Opportunity Shop’s Shoe Sale happening at the Arnprior Museum, Saturday May 9th from 10 am – 3 pm.

Thank you to the Beaver Scouts for visiting us here at the museum! We had lots of fun learning about Arnprior, trees, lu...
05/01/2026

Thank you to the Beaver Scouts for visiting us here at the museum! We had lots of fun learning about Arnprior, trees, lumber and Indigenous life. A big congratulations to all the Beaver Scouts who earned their Canada Beaver Badges! What a special night for everyone involved. 🌲🤩✨

✨🎉A big congratulations to our lucky draw winner Laura Evergreen! We hope you enjoy your new Olympic hockey jersey! Tha...
04/23/2026

✨🎉A big congratulations to our lucky draw winner Laura Evergreen!

We hope you enjoy your new Olympic hockey jersey! Thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us. We love hearing about what makes Arnprior so special to you! 😁

Address

35 Madawaska Street
Arnprior, ON
K7S1R6

Telephone

+16136234902

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