Our Programs

Get involved with our many programs and become part of our collection.

  • A vintage illustration of a classroom scene with a teacher and a student. The teacher, wearing a blue dress, is standing by a blackboard with the number five written on it, raising her hand to show five fingers. The student, a boy in a red sweater, is organizing objects on a table including books and jars. Several apples are also placed on the table.

    Educational Programs

    Our Education Committee presents exciting programs that engage students in hands-on learning experiences. We link our current museum exhibits to relevant big ideas and specific expectations from the Ontario Curriculum.

  • Black and white photo of eight women sitting on a ledge, wearing traditional dresses with puffed sleeves and aprons. They are smiling and leaning slightly back, with legs extended forward. One woman holds a straw hat.

    Women of the Kawarthas

    Our newest community historical collection initiative is our opportunity to celebrate the incredible women that contribute to our daily lives in so many ways, primarily focused on participants 55+, living within the City of Kawartha Lakes.

  • Vintage illustration of Victorian woman with flowers in hair and dress, titled 'Spring', published by Currier & Ives.

    Museum At Home

    Resources and activities about museum programs and collections to support home-based learning— or just plain have fun! All the fun of our museum from the comfort of your home!

  • Children wearing face masks and backpacks indoors.

    Your COVID-19 Story

    We have decided at this time in our history that we must preserve the stories and experiences of our community in current time. It is our mission to preserve our history starting yesterday to safeguard our past and make it available for future research.