Orillia Museum of Art & History (Sir Sam Steele Memorial Building)Digital Doors Open Simcoe County

  • In-person
  • Digital Doors Open
  • Adaptive reuse
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities
  • Videos
  • Kid-friendly
Orillia Museum of Art & History (Sir Sam Steele Memorial Building)

This museum has been an art, culture and heritage hub in downtown Orillia for over 25 years. They strive to provide an inclusive space to engage community, inspire creativity and celebrate culture through art and history. During Doors Open, view remnants of the building’s past as a post office and customs house. There’s even a jail cell in the basement!

The Orillia Museum of Art & History (OMAH), housed in the landmark Sir Sam Steele Memorial Building in downtown Orillia, acts as the steward of the community's heritage and culture by being actively engaged in the community and being responsive to its needs. Originally a customs house and post office, the building is now a museum with 12,000 artifacts in its collection, ranging from artwork and textiles to metal and woodwork. The OMAH designs and creates exhibitions, programs and events to inspire the community to explore, engage and experience art, local history and culture. You'll even find the perfect photo opportunity — they have a jail cell in the basement! Currently, the museum is open Tuesdays to Saturdays. But for Digital Doors Open, feel free to check out the site any time through the video below.

Contact info

30 Peter Street South
Orillia, Ontario
E-mail: visitors@orilliamuseum.org
https://www.orilliamuseum.org

Architecture

Year built: 1895
Building type:AttractionHistorical landmarkMuseumPost office
Architect: Thomas Fuller
Architectural style:Romanesque revival

Dates/hours open

Sep 13, 11:00am - Sep 13, 04:00pm

Saturday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.