Museum of Northern History

06/19/2026

We had so much fun tonight at our Tasty Techniques Workshop in partnership with Sipsters Mobile Events and Michelle's Sweets & Treats! We can't wait to post a few photos. Thanks to everyone who came out to try something new! Stay tuned for a future event!

Next week we have this amazing Felting Workshop with artist Chelsea Smith! You won't want to miss out! You can register with the QR Code or Link. Give the Museum a call at 705-568-8800 for more info! See less

06/17/2026

Join us at the Museum for this pop-up Felting Workshop with Artist Chelsea Smith on Thursday, June 25th from 6:00pm to 8:30pm.

The cost is $40 + tax, and includes all materials.

You can register by scanning the QR code on the poster, or by visiting the link below.

https://forms.gle/XnfwCYvEP8eSCQXF7

06/15/2026

This weekend was another one for the books! Our Art of Birds Opening Reception brought out almost 150 people. Everything, minus the weather, was wonderful - from the delightful piano performance by Zack Mauno, to the variety of treats including some delicious creations by Michelle's Sweets & Treats and unique themed bird mocktails by Shooketh Bar Service.

On behalf of the Art of Birds Committee: Ann Black, Frankie O'Connor, Sue Gamble, Jamie Cowie, Kaitlyn McKay and June Simpson we are so appreciative of everyone's support of this exhibition and of the Museum.

If you weren't able to make the opening, don't worry - the display will be up in the Gallery until July 11th.

We want to send a sincere thank you to our jurors for taking time out of their busy schedules to help make this show something special - Frankie O'Connor, Pat Hacking and Melissa Laporte.

We also extend a heartwarming thank you to our sponsors:
The Rotary Club of Kirkland Lake, Shaba Testing Services Ltd., White River Refillery & Wildcraft Studio, Brokerlink, Kirkland Lake Arts Club, Gold Candle Ltd., and the Museum Auxiliary.

And finally, a huge congratulations goes out to our award winners:

White River Refillery & Wildcraft Studio Award ($200)
"Best Representation of Nature"
Worm's Eye View by Chris Macleod (Kitchener, ON)

Honourable Mention
The Joy of Geese by Liz List (Greenville, South Caroline, USA)

Kirkland Lake Arts Club Award ($300)
"Best Use of Colour"
Calling by Kaija Savinainen (Almonte, ON)

Honourable Mention
Sandhill Crane by Alyssa Baran (Gravenhurst, ON)

The Rotary Club of Kirkland Lake Award ($300)
"Best Representation of the Theme"
City Birds by Cheryl Tenn (Mississauga, ON)

Honourable Mention
Worm's Eye View by Chris Macleod (Kitchener, ON)

Shaba Testing Services Ltd Award ($300)
"Most Original Work"
Augery: The Language of Wings - The Shape of an Omen by Kellie Mattatal (Sackville, NB)

Honourable Mention
Pigeon Wings #2 by Kiara Pike (Lethbridge, AB)

Museum & Museum Auxiliary Award ($500)
"Juror's Choice"
Raven: I Am the Light by Shauna Daley (Fenwick, ON)

Honourable Mention
Watching You Watching Me by Daniel Nadeau (Chaput Hughes, ON)

06/13/2026

Here's a little sneak peek of our Art of Birds exhibition!

There's some truly amazing artwork on display, with works from Lethridge AB to Sackville NB, across Ontario & Quebec and even from South Carolina!

Kudos to our staff for their hard work getting everything prepped and ready to go!

You won't want to miss it! Stop by the Museum for the Opening Reception this Saturday, June 13th from 12pm to 2pm. Admission is a coin donation at the door.

We'll have a wide range of treats and a mocktail bar, plus live piano by the wildly talented Zach Mauno - with an awards presentation starting at 1pm.

But wait, there's more!

We're not having one, but TWO Openings tomorrow!!!
Join us in welcoming "What Our Hands Can Make" a creative display of works by Grade 10 students at Kirkland Lake District Composite School (KLDCS).

06/11/2026

We're going to have some delightful and tasty additions to this year's Art of Birds Opening Reception. 🐦🐦‍⬛🍸🧉

Shooketh Bar Service will be mixing up some curated bird themed mocktails from 12pm to 2pm featuring:

The Wise Owl Lemonade - The Raven Refresher
The Herons Harbour - The Blue Jay Spritz

Drinks are made to order and are $7 each.
We hope to see you out and about at the Museum this weekend!

06/10/2026

There are only a few spots left for next week's Tasty Techniques workshop!
You don't want to miss out on this fun, tasty, and creative session.

Registration can be completed at the link below!
https://forms.gle/168TwBRv98Axyi1o7

Registration is now open for our upcoming Tasty Techniques Workshop in partnership with Michelle's Sweets & Treats and Sipsters Mobile Events!

This unique event - featuring mini drink and cake painting demos, 2 complimentary mocktails, a cake to take home, and snacks - is sure to feed your creative and social spirit! This is the perfect event to welcome Spring!

Register by scanning the QR code, or clicking on the link below.
Payment can be made by calling 705-568-8800 or by stopping by the Museum.

https://forms.gle/CaFDY6LQbg6NFwaR8

We hope to see you there!

06/10/2026

The OPHAT Board and Staff at the Museum of Northern History are so deeply appreciative for this donation from members of our community. The care and dedication you offer in supporting local organizations is appreciated more than you know.

Without the support of our community, we wouldn't be here! The stalwart encouragement of Kirkland Lakers means we get to continue offering arts & culture events and programming, being a tourism location for visitors to our community - all while being a safe haven for our local history.

Thank you! 🥰

06/10/2026

The Museum has another Summer Student position opening for a student 15 and up - Made possible through the Summer Employment Opportunities Program.

Click on the link to learn more!
https://jobsinkirklandlake.com/company/job/community-engagement-coordinator-1

If interested, please email your resume to the Museum at [email protected]

06/09/2026

It's install week in the Gallery and we've got to say it's a bit like Christmas around here! Let the unwrapping and hanging begin!

We hope you make it to the Art Of Birds Opening Reception this weekend - Saturday from 12pm to 2pm.
Admission is a coin donation at the door.

06/05/2026

Here are the Museum's Summer Hours!

We're back open Monday's until later in the Fall.

And new this summer, we'll be open until 8pm on Wednesday's until the end of August! Take advantage of these hours to check out the Gift Shop, peruse the Gallery or learn more about Kirkland Lake's storied past!

As always, special appointments can be made outside of our operating hours by contacting the Museum at 705-568-8800 or by emailing [email protected]