Art museum
Orillia Museum of Art and History
24 locals recommend
Location
30 Peter St S
Orillia, ON
Tips from locals
Check out a varied collection of Orillia's artists and the community's storied past.
they have a really cute gallery shop - they offer kids' programs in the summer
Built by architect Thomas Fuller, who worked on Ottawa’s Parliament Buildings, the building is known as the Sir Sam Steele Building, the most impressive feature of which is its 70-foot tall clock tower. The clock workings are over 100 years old, and are wound twice monthly so that they keep perfect time.
Showcases the best of the region's culture and history through its local and nationally significant exhibitions. The museum is housed in the historic Sir Sam Steele Memorial Building, built in 1894.