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Simcoe County Museum

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1151 ON-26
Minesing, Ontario L9X0Z7 Canada
(705) 728-3721
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July 2026

Living in the Past

July 5 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 1:00pm on Sunday, repeating until August 30, 2026

Simcoe County Museum, 1151 ON-26
Minesing, Ontario L9X0Z7 Canada
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Adult (21 – 64) -$8, Senior (65+)- $6, Youth (12 – 20)- $6, Child (4 – 11)- $4, and Preschool (0 – 3)- Free

Step into history this summer with Living in the Past at the Simcoe County Museum. Held every Sunday in July and August, this immersive afternoon experience invites visitors of all ages to discover what daily life was like in earlier times. Throughout the Museum’s galleries and scenic grounds, the past comes alive with hands-on activities and live demonstrations. Guests can explore traditional skills and trades such as weaving, embroidery, blacksmithing and rope making, all brought to life by knowledgeable interpreters.…

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Museum After Hours

July 7 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 6:30pm on Tuesday, repeating until August 25, 2026

Simcoe County Museum, 1151 ON-26
Minesing, Ontario L9X0Z7 Canada
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Adult (21 – 64) -$8, Senior (65+)- $6, Youth (12 – 20)- $6, Child (4 – 11)- $4, and Preschool (0 – 3)- Free

Museum After Hours at the Simcoe County Museum is back this summer with a fun and engaging lineup of evening experiences for all ages. Held on Tuesday evenings in July and August, these relaxed after-hours events invite visitors to explore the museum in a whole new way. Whether you’re coming with family or friends, Museum After Hours offers a welcoming, playful environment that combines education and entertainment for everyone. From tours to trivia and a little bit of everything in…

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Living in the Past

July 12 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 1:00pm on Sunday, repeating until August 30, 2026

Simcoe County Museum, 1151 ON-26
Minesing, Ontario L9X0Z7 Canada
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Adult (21 – 64) -$8, Senior (65+)- $6, Youth (12 – 20)- $6, Child (4 – 11)- $4, and Preschool (0 – 3)- Free

Step into history this summer with Living in the Past at the Simcoe County Museum. Held every Sunday in July and August, this immersive afternoon experience invites visitors of all ages to discover what daily life was like in earlier times. Throughout the Museum’s galleries and scenic grounds, the past comes alive with hands-on activities and live demonstrations. Guests can explore traditional skills and trades such as weaving, embroidery, blacksmithing and rope making, all brought to life by knowledgeable interpreters.…

Find out more »

Museum After Hours

July 14 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 6:30pm on Tuesday, repeating until August 25, 2026

Simcoe County Museum, 1151 ON-26
Minesing, Ontario L9X0Z7 Canada
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Adult (21 – 64) -$8, Senior (65+)- $6, Youth (12 – 20)- $6, Child (4 – 11)- $4, and Preschool (0 – 3)- Free

Museum After Hours at the Simcoe County Museum is back this summer with a fun and engaging lineup of evening experiences for all ages. Held on Tuesday evenings in July and August, these relaxed after-hours events invite visitors to explore the museum in a whole new way. Whether you’re coming with family or friends, Museum After Hours offers a welcoming, playful environment that combines education and entertainment for everyone. From tours to trivia and a little bit of everything in…

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Living in the Past

July 19 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 1:00pm on Sunday, repeating until August 30, 2026

Simcoe County Museum, 1151 ON-26
Minesing, Ontario L9X0Z7 Canada
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Adult (21 – 64) -$8, Senior (65+)- $6, Youth (12 – 20)- $6, Child (4 – 11)- $4, and Preschool (0 – 3)- Free

Step into history this summer with Living in the Past at the Simcoe County Museum. Held every Sunday in July and August, this immersive afternoon experience invites visitors of all ages to discover what daily life was like in earlier times. Throughout the Museum’s galleries and scenic grounds, the past comes alive with hands-on activities and live demonstrations. Guests can explore traditional skills and trades such as weaving, embroidery, blacksmithing and rope making, all brought to life by knowledgeable interpreters.…

Find out more »

Museum After Hours

July 21 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 6:30pm on Tuesday, repeating until August 25, 2026

Simcoe County Museum, 1151 ON-26
Minesing, Ontario L9X0Z7 Canada
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Adult (21 – 64) -$8, Senior (65+)- $6, Youth (12 – 20)- $6, Child (4 – 11)- $4, and Preschool (0 – 3)- Free

Museum After Hours at the Simcoe County Museum is back this summer with a fun and engaging lineup of evening experiences for all ages. Held on Tuesday evenings in July and August, these relaxed after-hours events invite visitors to explore the museum in a whole new way. Whether you’re coming with family or friends, Museum After Hours offers a welcoming, playful environment that combines education and entertainment for everyone. From tours to trivia and a little bit of everything in…

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Living in the Past

July 26 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 1:00pm on Sunday, repeating until August 30, 2026

Simcoe County Museum, 1151 ON-26
Minesing, Ontario L9X0Z7 Canada
+ Google Map
Adult (21 – 64) -$8, Senior (65+)- $6, Youth (12 – 20)- $6, Child (4 – 11)- $4, and Preschool (0 – 3)- Free

Step into history this summer with Living in the Past at the Simcoe County Museum. Held every Sunday in July and August, this immersive afternoon experience invites visitors of all ages to discover what daily life was like in earlier times. Throughout the Museum’s galleries and scenic grounds, the past comes alive with hands-on activities and live demonstrations. Guests can explore traditional skills and trades such as weaving, embroidery, blacksmithing and rope making, all brought to life by knowledgeable interpreters.…

Find out more »

Museum After Hours

July 28 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 6:30pm on Tuesday, repeating until August 25, 2026

Simcoe County Museum, 1151 ON-26
Minesing, Ontario L9X0Z7 Canada
+ Google Map
Adult (21 – 64) -$8, Senior (65+)- $6, Youth (12 – 20)- $6, Child (4 – 11)- $4, and Preschool (0 – 3)- Free

Museum After Hours at the Simcoe County Museum is back this summer with a fun and engaging lineup of evening experiences for all ages. Held on Tuesday evenings in July and August, these relaxed after-hours events invite visitors to explore the museum in a whole new way. Whether you’re coming with family or friends, Museum After Hours offers a welcoming, playful environment that combines education and entertainment for everyone. From tours to trivia and a little bit of everything in…

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August 2026

Living in the Past

August 2 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 1:00pm on Sunday, repeating until August 30, 2026

Simcoe County Museum, 1151 ON-26
Minesing, Ontario L9X0Z7 Canada
+ Google Map
Adult (21 – 64) -$8, Senior (65+)- $6, Youth (12 – 20)- $6, Child (4 – 11)- $4, and Preschool (0 – 3)- Free

Step into history this summer with Living in the Past at the Simcoe County Museum. Held every Sunday in July and August, this immersive afternoon experience invites visitors of all ages to discover what daily life was like in earlier times. Throughout the Museum’s galleries and scenic grounds, the past comes alive with hands-on activities and live demonstrations. Guests can explore traditional skills and trades such as weaving, embroidery, blacksmithing and rope making, all brought to life by knowledgeable interpreters.…

Find out more »

Museum After Hours

August 4 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 6:30pm on Tuesday, repeating until August 25, 2026

Simcoe County Museum, 1151 ON-26
Minesing, Ontario L9X0Z7 Canada
+ Google Map
Adult (21 – 64) -$8, Senior (65+)- $6, Youth (12 – 20)- $6, Child (4 – 11)- $4, and Preschool (0 – 3)- Free

Museum After Hours at the Simcoe County Museum is back this summer with a fun and engaging lineup of evening experiences for all ages. Held on Tuesday evenings in July and August, these relaxed after-hours events invite visitors to explore the museum in a whole new way. Whether you’re coming with family or friends, Museum After Hours offers a welcoming, playful environment that combines education and entertainment for everyone. From tours to trivia and a little bit of everything in…

Find out more »

Living in the Past

August 9 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 1:00pm on Sunday, repeating until August 30, 2026

Simcoe County Museum, 1151 ON-26
Minesing, Ontario L9X0Z7 Canada
+ Google Map
Adult (21 – 64) -$8, Senior (65+)- $6, Youth (12 – 20)- $6, Child (4 – 11)- $4, and Preschool (0 – 3)- Free

Step into history this summer with Living in the Past at the Simcoe County Museum. Held every Sunday in July and August, this immersive afternoon experience invites visitors of all ages to discover what daily life was like in earlier times. Throughout the Museum’s galleries and scenic grounds, the past comes alive with hands-on activities and live demonstrations. Guests can explore traditional skills and trades such as weaving, embroidery, blacksmithing and rope making, all brought to life by knowledgeable interpreters.…

Find out more »

Museum After Hours

August 11 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 6:30pm on Tuesday, repeating until August 25, 2026

Simcoe County Museum, 1151 ON-26
Minesing, Ontario L9X0Z7 Canada
+ Google Map
Adult (21 – 64) -$8, Senior (65+)- $6, Youth (12 – 20)- $6, Child (4 – 11)- $4, and Preschool (0 – 3)- Free

Museum After Hours at the Simcoe County Museum is back this summer with a fun and engaging lineup of evening experiences for all ages. Held on Tuesday evenings in July and August, these relaxed after-hours events invite visitors to explore the museum in a whole new way. Whether you’re coming with family or friends, Museum After Hours offers a welcoming, playful environment that combines education and entertainment for everyone. From tours to trivia and a little bit of everything in…

Find out more »

Living in the Past

August 16 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 1:00pm on Sunday, repeating until August 30, 2026

Simcoe County Museum, 1151 ON-26
Minesing, Ontario L9X0Z7 Canada
+ Google Map
Adult (21 – 64) -$8, Senior (65+)- $6, Youth (12 – 20)- $6, Child (4 – 11)- $4, and Preschool (0 – 3)- Free

Step into history this summer with Living in the Past at the Simcoe County Museum. Held every Sunday in July and August, this immersive afternoon experience invites visitors of all ages to discover what daily life was like in earlier times. Throughout the Museum’s galleries and scenic grounds, the past comes alive with hands-on activities and live demonstrations. Guests can explore traditional skills and trades such as weaving, embroidery, blacksmithing and rope making, all brought to life by knowledgeable interpreters.…

Find out more »

Museum After Hours

August 18 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 6:30pm on Tuesday, repeating until August 25, 2026

Simcoe County Museum, 1151 ON-26
Minesing, Ontario L9X0Z7 Canada
+ Google Map
Adult (21 – 64) -$8, Senior (65+)- $6, Youth (12 – 20)- $6, Child (4 – 11)- $4, and Preschool (0 – 3)- Free

Museum After Hours at the Simcoe County Museum is back this summer with a fun and engaging lineup of evening experiences for all ages. Held on Tuesday evenings in July and August, these relaxed after-hours events invite visitors to explore the museum in a whole new way. Whether you’re coming with family or friends, Museum After Hours offers a welcoming, playful environment that combines education and entertainment for everyone. From tours to trivia and a little bit of everything in…

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Canadian Festival of Old Cars

August 22 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until August 23, 2026

Simcoe County Museum, 1151 ON-26
Minesing, Ontario L9X0Z7 Canada
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Event rates apply

Step back in time for the Canadian Festival of Old Cars, hosted by the Simcoe County Museum and co-sponsored by the Horseless Carriage Club of Southern Ontario. This one-of-a-kind event takes place on Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23. More than just a car show, the Canadian Festival of Old Cars offers a captivating weekend celebrating the golden age of automotive history. Witness the charm and power of pre-war vehicles as they come to life and cruise through the Museum grounds, offering a…

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Canadian Festival of Old Cars

August 23 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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An event every day that begins at 10:00am, repeating until August 23, 2026

Simcoe County Museum, 1151 ON-26
Minesing, Ontario L9X0Z7 Canada
+ Google Map
Event rates apply

Step back in time for the Canadian Festival of Old Cars, hosted by the Simcoe County Museum and co-sponsored by the Horseless Carriage Club of Southern Ontario. This one-of-a-kind event takes place on Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23. More than just a car show, the Canadian Festival of Old Cars offers a captivating weekend celebrating the golden age of automotive history. Witness the charm and power of pre-war vehicles as they come to life and cruise through the Museum grounds, offering a…

Find out more »

Museum After Hours

August 25 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 6:30pm on Tuesday, repeating until August 25, 2026

Simcoe County Museum, 1151 ON-26
Minesing, Ontario L9X0Z7 Canada
+ Google Map
Adult (21 – 64) -$8, Senior (65+)- $6, Youth (12 – 20)- $6, Child (4 – 11)- $4, and Preschool (0 – 3)- Free

Museum After Hours at the Simcoe County Museum is back this summer with a fun and engaging lineup of evening experiences for all ages. Held on Tuesday evenings in July and August, these relaxed after-hours events invite visitors to explore the museum in a whole new way. Whether you’re coming with family or friends, Museum After Hours offers a welcoming, playful environment that combines education and entertainment for everyone. From tours to trivia and a little bit of everything in…

Find out more »

Living in the Past

August 30 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 1:00pm on Sunday, repeating until August 30, 2026

Simcoe County Museum, 1151 ON-26
Minesing, Ontario L9X0Z7 Canada
+ Google Map
Adult (21 – 64) -$8, Senior (65+)- $6, Youth (12 – 20)- $6, Child (4 – 11)- $4, and Preschool (0 – 3)- Free

Step into history this summer with Living in the Past at the Simcoe County Museum. Held every Sunday in July and August, this immersive afternoon experience invites visitors of all ages to discover what daily life was like in earlier times. Throughout the Museum’s galleries and scenic grounds, the past comes alive with hands-on activities and live demonstrations. Guests can explore traditional skills and trades such as weaving, embroidery, blacksmithing and rope making, all brought to life by knowledgeable interpreters.…

Find out more »
September 2026

Simcoe County Quilt, Rug and Artisan Fair

September 18 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
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An event every day that begins at 9:30am, repeating until September 20, 2026

Simcoe County Museum, 1151 ON-26
Minesing, Ontario L9X0Z7 Canada
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0 - $10

Discover the remarkable talent of local artisans as guilds from across the region showcase their finest handcrafted works. Explore the skill and dedication behind time honoured traditions including embroidery, quilting, spinning, weaving, lacemaking, rug hooking, pottery, and many other cherished crafts. As you make your way through the fair, don’t miss the chance to browse our vibrant merchants’ market – a perfect spot to stock up on materials, tools, and supplies. You’ll also find an array of distinctive, handcrafted pieces…

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Simcoe County Quilt, Rug and Artisan Fair

September 19 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
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An event every day that begins at 9:30am, repeating until September 20, 2026

Simcoe County Museum, 1151 ON-26
Minesing, Ontario L9X0Z7 Canada
+ Google Map
0 - $10

Discover the remarkable talent of local artisans as guilds from across the region showcase their finest handcrafted works. Explore the skill and dedication behind time honoured traditions including embroidery, quilting, spinning, weaving, lacemaking, rug hooking, pottery, and many other cherished crafts. As you make your way through the fair, don’t miss the chance to browse our vibrant merchants’ market – a perfect spot to stock up on materials, tools, and supplies. You’ll also find an array of distinctive, handcrafted pieces…

Find out more »

Simcoe County Quilt, Rug and Artisan Fair

September 20 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
|Recurring Events (See all)

An event every day that begins at 9:30am, repeating until September 20, 2026

Simcoe County Museum, 1151 ON-26
Minesing, Ontario L9X0Z7 Canada
+ Google Map
0 - $10

Discover the remarkable talent of local artisans as guilds from across the region showcase their finest handcrafted works. Explore the skill and dedication behind time honoured traditions including embroidery, quilting, spinning, weaving, lacemaking, rug hooking, pottery, and many other cherished crafts. As you make your way through the fair, don’t miss the chance to browse our vibrant merchants’ market – a perfect spot to stock up on materials, tools, and supplies. You’ll also find an array of distinctive, handcrafted pieces…

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October 2026

Last Blast

October 17 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Simcoe County Museum, 1151 ON-26
Minesing, Ontario L9X0Z7 Canada
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Event Admission Applies

The Simcoe County Museum, in collaboration with the Historical Construction Equipment Association (H.C.E.A) of Canada, is proud to present another exciting edition of the Last Blast on October 17, 2026; a one-of-a-kind celebration of vintage steam-powered machinery. Step back in time and experience the raw power and engineering marvels of historic construction equipment in action before they’re put away for the winter season. From antique tractors and classic trucks to steam rollers, shovels, and road-building equipment, this event offers something…

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