Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives
@klmuseumarchives.ca
Collecting, preserving & sharing since 1957.
https://www.klmuseumarchives.ca/
50 Victoria Ave. N Lindsay ON
705-324-3404
Lindsay Daily Post Digitization Project:
https://archive.org/details/klma_newspapers
Winter hours:
Thurs - Sat, 10 am to 4 pm
https://www.klmuseumarchives.ca/
50 Victoria Ave. N Lindsay ON
705-324-3404
Lindsay Daily Post Digitization Project:
https://archive.org/details/klma_newspapers
Winter hours:
Thurs - Sat, 10 am to 4 pm
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Holiday Hours just dropped!
As we do every year, the KLMA will shut its doors between Christmas and New Year's to allow our staff and volunteers to rest up and spend time with their families.
If you desperately need to see the museum before 2026, come in today, tomorrow, or Saturday!
As we do every year, the KLMA will shut its doors between Christmas and New Year's to allow our staff and volunteers to rest up and spend time with their families.
If you desperately need to see the museum before 2026, come in today, tomorrow, or Saturday!
A 2025 highlight for us was hosting the Lindsay Rug Hookers’ exhibition of historic and contemporary works in September and October.
If you weren't able to visit in person, you can now see the exhibit virtually!
If you weren't able to visit in person, you can now see the exhibit virtually!
Lindsay Rug Hookers — Kawartha Lakes Museum & Archives
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December 20, 2025 at 12:48 PM
A 2025 highlight for us was hosting the Lindsay Rug Hookers’ exhibition of historic and contemporary works in September and October.
If you weren't able to visit in person, you can now see the exhibit virtually!
If you weren't able to visit in person, you can now see the exhibit virtually!
Holiday Hours just dropped!
As we do every year, the KLMA will shut its doors between Christmas and New Year's to allow our staff and volunteers to rest up and spend time with their families.
If you desperately need to see the museum before 2026, come in today, tomorrow, or Saturday!
As we do every year, the KLMA will shut its doors between Christmas and New Year's to allow our staff and volunteers to rest up and spend time with their families.
If you desperately need to see the museum before 2026, come in today, tomorrow, or Saturday!
December 18, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Holiday Hours just dropped!
As we do every year, the KLMA will shut its doors between Christmas and New Year's to allow our staff and volunteers to rest up and spend time with their families.
If you desperately need to see the museum before 2026, come in today, tomorrow, or Saturday!
As we do every year, the KLMA will shut its doors between Christmas and New Year's to allow our staff and volunteers to rest up and spend time with their families.
If you desperately need to see the museum before 2026, come in today, tomorrow, or Saturday!
Important Announcement!
The Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives has moved to winter hours:
Sunday: CLOSED
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: By Appointment
Wednesday: By Appointment
Thursday: 10 am to 4 pm
Friday: 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm
The Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives has moved to winter hours:
Sunday: CLOSED
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: By Appointment
Wednesday: By Appointment
Thursday: 10 am to 4 pm
Friday: 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm
December 5, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Important Announcement!
The Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives has moved to winter hours:
Sunday: CLOSED
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: By Appointment
Wednesday: By Appointment
Thursday: 10 am to 4 pm
Friday: 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm
The Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives has moved to winter hours:
Sunday: CLOSED
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: By Appointment
Wednesday: By Appointment
Thursday: 10 am to 4 pm
Friday: 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm
Did you know that the KLMA has an infrequent newsletter? Published no more than once a month (and sometimes less) - whenever we have important news to share, really. Find out about new exhibits, research, blog posts, gift shop sales, coupon codes, and more.
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Kawartha Lakes Museum & Archives | Discover Local Heritage Today
Explore Kawartha Lakes' rich history with engaging exhibits, events, and educational programs. Visit us to uncover fascinating stories through our collections.
www.klmuseumarchives.ca
December 4, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Did you know that the KLMA has an infrequent newsletter? Published no more than once a month (and sometimes less) - whenever we have important news to share, really. Find out about new exhibits, research, blog posts, gift shop sales, coupon codes, and more.
Sign up on our website!
Sign up on our website!
Local history buffs, genealogists, teachers, and book lovers: you may never have a better chance to pick up a copy of the 1881 Historical Atlas of Victoria County (2000 reprint)!
Drop by the museum gift shop before 2025 ends(or we run out of atlases) to grab a copy for $25 (plus applicable tax)!
Drop by the museum gift shop before 2025 ends(or we run out of atlases) to grab a copy for $25 (plus applicable tax)!
November 20, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Local history buffs, genealogists, teachers, and book lovers: you may never have a better chance to pick up a copy of the 1881 Historical Atlas of Victoria County (2000 reprint)!
Drop by the museum gift shop before 2025 ends(or we run out of atlases) to grab a copy for $25 (plus applicable tax)!
Drop by the museum gift shop before 2025 ends(or we run out of atlases) to grab a copy for $25 (plus applicable tax)!
Imagine making the local paper because you got in a car accident. Imagine having not only your name published, but your home address and the estimated damage value as well!
From the Lindsay Daily Post, June 12, 1973
From the Lindsay Daily Post, June 12, 1973
November 14, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Imagine making the local paper because you got in a car accident. Imagine having not only your name published, but your home address and the estimated damage value as well!
From the Lindsay Daily Post, June 12, 1973
From the Lindsay Daily Post, June 12, 1973
Reposted by Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives
For #FossilFriday & in honor of @alinemghilardi.bsky.social & colleagues' fantastic discovery of a new Cretaceous pterosaur in Brazil in a dinosaur regurgitalite ("fossil vomit"), here's a diagram I made for my book 'Dinosaurs Without Bones' (2014) showing the physics of a puking brachiosaur. 🧪🦕🤮🪨
November 14, 2025 at 1:14 PM
For #FossilFriday & in honor of @alinemghilardi.bsky.social & colleagues' fantastic discovery of a new Cretaceous pterosaur in Brazil in a dinosaur regurgitalite ("fossil vomit"), here's a diagram I made for my book 'Dinosaurs Without Bones' (2014) showing the physics of a puking brachiosaur. 🧪🦕🤮🪨
Today is the last day for this exhibit! If you haven't dropped by the museum to see it yet, you'd better hurry! We're open until 4 pm.
We are excited to bring you a short-term exhibit celebrating the work of the Lindsay and District Rug Hookers! This exhibit, featuring both contemporary and historical works, officially opens on Sept. 6 and runs through to the end of October, so act fast if you want to see it.
Here's a sneak peek:
Here's a sneak peek:
October 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Today is the last day for this exhibit! If you haven't dropped by the museum to see it yet, you'd better hurry! We're open until 4 pm.
On October 15, 1954, Hurricane Hazel hit southern Ontario. While its effects were felt most harshly in a line running between Toronto and Barrie, there was considerable damage farther afield - including right here in Lindsay, Ontario.
October 15, 2025 at 2:15 PM
On October 15, 1954, Hurricane Hazel hit southern Ontario. While its effects were felt most harshly in a line running between Toronto and Barrie, there was considerable damage farther afield - including right here in Lindsay, Ontario.
Ooooh, SPOOKY!!! 👻🦇
Have you ever wanted to take part in a paranormal investigation in a building that was an operational jail for 140 years before becoming a museum? YES? GREAT! This is your lucky day!
Tickets now available for 31 and Nov 1 events!
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Have you ever wanted to take part in a paranormal investigation in a building that was an operational jail for 140 years before becoming a museum? YES? GREAT! This is your lucky day!
Tickets now available for 31 and Nov 1 events!
shop-klmuseumarchives.square.site/events
October 9, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Ooooh, SPOOKY!!! 👻🦇
Have you ever wanted to take part in a paranormal investigation in a building that was an operational jail for 140 years before becoming a museum? YES? GREAT! This is your lucky day!
Tickets now available for 31 and Nov 1 events!
shop-klmuseumarchives.square.site/events
Have you ever wanted to take part in a paranormal investigation in a building that was an operational jail for 140 years before becoming a museum? YES? GREAT! This is your lucky day!
Tickets now available for 31 and Nov 1 events!
shop-klmuseumarchives.square.site/events
The Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives will be closed today to observe Canada's National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.
September 30, 2025 at 11:29 AM
The Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives will be closed today to observe Canada's National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.
Reposted by Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives
A few years ago, Roger Lewis (Mi’kmaq Cultural Heritage Curator, now retired) discovered a photo of ceramics made at the Shubenacadie Residential School between 1940-1950. In the picture, young Mi’kmaw boys gather with beautiful ceramic vases.
September 29, 2025 at 12:31 PM
A few years ago, Roger Lewis (Mi’kmaq Cultural Heritage Curator, now retired) discovered a photo of ceramics made at the Shubenacadie Residential School between 1940-1950. In the picture, young Mi’kmaw boys gather with beautiful ceramic vases.
If you've been by our museum lately, you *may* have noticed a few... structural changes.
Gone: deathtrap staircase, lots of dirt around the foundation
Incoming: safe staircase, restored double doors, some new windows, below-grade waterproofing!
Gone: deathtrap staircase, lots of dirt around the foundation
Incoming: safe staircase, restored double doors, some new windows, below-grade waterproofing!
September 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
If you've been by our museum lately, you *may* have noticed a few... structural changes.
Gone: deathtrap staircase, lots of dirt around the foundation
Incoming: safe staircase, restored double doors, some new windows, below-grade waterproofing!
Gone: deathtrap staircase, lots of dirt around the foundation
Incoming: safe staircase, restored double doors, some new windows, below-grade waterproofing!
Reposted by Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives
Oh no! It's 1795, and you're stuck on a pub quiz: Who was the Lord Mayor of London in 1774?
Fear not: This absolutely tiny pocket almanac is here to save the day.
Fear not: This absolutely tiny pocket almanac is here to save the day.
September 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Oh no! It's 1795, and you're stuck on a pub quiz: Who was the Lord Mayor of London in 1774?
Fear not: This absolutely tiny pocket almanac is here to save the day.
Fear not: This absolutely tiny pocket almanac is here to save the day.
Come visit us in the Commonwell Building at the Lindsay Exhibition! We have quilts on display, and a selection of popular items from our gift shop available for purchase.
September 20, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Come visit us in the Commonwell Building at the Lindsay Exhibition! We have quilts on display, and a selection of popular items from our gift shop available for purchase.
Don't forget! The KLMA building is closed to visitors this week while we're at the Lindsay Exhibition - but you can visit us there all week!
We'll be back to business as usual on Tuesday of next week.
We'll be back to business as usual on Tuesday of next week.
September 19, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Don't forget! The KLMA building is closed to visitors this week while we're at the Lindsay Exhibition - but you can visit us there all week!
We'll be back to business as usual on Tuesday of next week.
We'll be back to business as usual on Tuesday of next week.
If you're at the Lindsay Exhibition this week, make sure to stop by and see us in the Commonwell Building!
September 17, 2025 at 1:45 PM
If you're at the Lindsay Exhibition this week, make sure to stop by and see us in the Commonwell Building!
The KLMA will not be open this week - as we are taking our show on the road! Come and visit us in the Commonwell Building at the 171st Lindsay Exhibition!
September 15, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The KLMA will not be open this week - as we are taking our show on the road! Come and visit us in the Commonwell Building at the 171st Lindsay Exhibition!
Today is the official opening of our Lindsay and District Rug Hookers exhibit - this is a short-term exhibit, running until the end of October, so come in soon!
September 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Today is the official opening of our Lindsay and District Rug Hookers exhibit - this is a short-term exhibit, running until the end of October, so come in soon!
Another sneak peek of the fascinating Lindsay Rug Hookers exhibit, which officially opens tomorrow!
A limited number of rug-hooked trinkets are available in the gift shop.
A limited number of rug-hooked trinkets are available in the gift shop.
September 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Another sneak peek of the fascinating Lindsay Rug Hookers exhibit, which officially opens tomorrow!
A limited number of rug-hooked trinkets are available in the gift shop.
A limited number of rug-hooked trinkets are available in the gift shop.
Students in Ontario went back to school this week - here's a #TBT to... probably some time in the 50s or 60s at Mariposa School in what is now the City of Kawartha Lakes.
September 4, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Students in Ontario went back to school this week - here's a #TBT to... probably some time in the 50s or 60s at Mariposa School in what is now the City of Kawartha Lakes.
Last year, we opened our Edward Lacey exhibit - celebrating the life of a prominent gay author, poet, and serial passport-misplacer from Lindsay, Ontario. It has been so warmly received that we have decided to extend it - and have moved it to a new home on our second floor!
September 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Last year, we opened our Edward Lacey exhibit - celebrating the life of a prominent gay author, poet, and serial passport-misplacer from Lindsay, Ontario. It has been so warmly received that we have decided to extend it - and have moved it to a new home on our second floor!
We are excited to bring you a short-term exhibit celebrating the work of the Lindsay and District Rug Hookers! This exhibit, featuring both contemporary and historical works, officially opens on Sept. 6 and runs through to the end of October, so act fast if you want to see it.
Here's a sneak peek:
Here's a sneak peek:
September 2, 2025 at 2:15 PM
We are excited to bring you a short-term exhibit celebrating the work of the Lindsay and District Rug Hookers! This exhibit, featuring both contemporary and historical works, officially opens on Sept. 6 and runs through to the end of October, so act fast if you want to see it.
Here's a sneak peek:
Here's a sneak peek:
A final post from our Oscar Irwin collection!
First: Irwin's letter of resignation, announcing his intention to retire.
Second: one of multiple name tags worn by Irwin over the course of his forestry career.
Third: Irwin's parka, worn during his tenure at Emily Provincial Park.
First: Irwin's letter of resignation, announcing his intention to retire.
Second: one of multiple name tags worn by Irwin over the course of his forestry career.
Third: Irwin's parka, worn during his tenure at Emily Provincial Park.
September 1, 2025 at 2:15 PM
A final post from our Oscar Irwin collection!
First: Irwin's letter of resignation, announcing his intention to retire.
Second: one of multiple name tags worn by Irwin over the course of his forestry career.
Third: Irwin's parka, worn during his tenure at Emily Provincial Park.
First: Irwin's letter of resignation, announcing his intention to retire.
Second: one of multiple name tags worn by Irwin over the course of his forestry career.
Third: Irwin's parka, worn during his tenure at Emily Provincial Park.
We’re out and about today! Visit Barbara, our general manager, at the Kinmount Fair, or Kris, our board president, at the Lindsay Labour Day picnic in Memorial Park!
August 31, 2025 at 3:44 PM
We’re out and about today! Visit Barbara, our general manager, at the Kinmount Fair, or Kris, our board president, at the Lindsay Labour Day picnic in Memorial Park!