Simcoe County Museum

Simcoe County Museum is a museum in Minesing, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.

History

Simcoe County Museum was founded in 1926 when the County Women's Institute compiled a local history and collected artifacts. A display was established at Barrie Public Library in 1930. The museum moved to its current location—on of land—in 1962.

Exhibits

The museum features five galleries, and 16 heritage buildings. Much of the collection has been acquired through donations.
Artifacts include a log cabin, train station, blacksmith, historic schoolhouse,19th century church, heritage machinery and tools, and a replica of the historic main street in nearby Barrie.
Winter activities include an ice skating trail, and a sugar shack where maple tree sap is processed into maple syrup.
The museum also features school programs, day camps, and a gift shop.