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Arnprior & District Museum Arnprior and District Museum The Arnprior & District Museum is situated in the former Arnprior Post Office Customs House built in 1896.

Based on a design by Thomas Fuller, who was the architect of the original Parliament Buildings in Ottawa (c. 1860), it was saved from demolition by the generosity of David and Jessie Gillies in the early 1960s. This designated building is now recognized as the symbol of the Town of Arnprior. The Museum houses a great collection of artefacts and photographs spread over two floors that you can peruse at your leisure. Our "Timber!" exhibit tells the story of Arnprior's roots in the logging industry. Arnprior on the World Stage highlights the stories of local veterans and citizens spanning the years of the South African War to Afghanistan. The Marshall’s Bay CN flag stop has also made its way into the museum. Conserved and built entirely by volunteers this building is one of the few flag stops left in the province which served small communities and cottage areas in the 19th century. Other exhibits include Kenwood Mills, scenes of early 20th century domestic life, railways, field naturalist Charles Macnamara, and the Museums fine collection of artefacts belonging to and pertaining to the life of Archibald McNab, the last Laird of the clan McNab. School tours are encouraged and can be arranged by calling us at 613-623-4902. School PA Days are a fun and enjoyable experience with special programs. Like us on Facebook and don't miss any of our programs for people of all ages!

The coat sale opens 10 am - 8 pm Wednesday and 10 am - 1 pm Thursday at Arnprior & District Museum. We'll see you then!
10/20/2026

The coat sale opens 10 am - 8 pm Wednesday and 10 am - 1 pm Thursday at Arnprior & District Museum. We'll see you then!

10/20/2026

Coats on the move from the The Opportunity Shop to Arnprior & District Museum for tomorrow's sale. Wednesday, Oct 21 10-8 pm and Thursday, Oct 22 10-1 pm

Winter's coming and we'll help you get ready! The Opportunity Shop coat sale is Wednesday, October 21st 10 am - 8 pm an...
10/16/2026

Winter's coming and we'll help you get ready! The Opportunity Shop coat sale is Wednesday, October 21st 10 am - 8 pm and Thursday, October 22nd 10 am - 1 pm. Check it out at the Arnprior & District Museum!

09/30/2026

September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, an opportunity to honour residential school survivors, their families, and communities, and ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process.

It also coincides with Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day intended to raise awareness of the individual, family and community intergenerational impacts of residential schools, and to promote the clarion call that “Every Child Matters”. The orange shirt is a symbol of the stripping away of culture, freedom and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children over generations.

A Flag Raising Ceremony was held this morning to raise awareness for the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation and Members of Council, staff and residents are wearing orange as a sign of respect and to honour the thousands of survivors of residential schools.

As a municipality, the Town of Arnprior respectfully acknowledges that we choose to work on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg Nations and community members. We are all so fortunate to know this place, to call this place home. We are committed to learning about Indigenous experiences to ensure that contributions of all Indigenous neighbours will continue to be recognized for today and future generations.

Over the last year, the Municipality’s Culture & Diversity Advisory Committee worked with an Indigenous Consultant to develop a new Land Acknowledgment Statement, which Council adopted, that better reflects the Town of Arnprior’s ongoing commitment to reconciliation.

The Town of Arnprior is humbly engaged in a learning path by building relationships with local Indigenous Nations and organizations to better understand the history of Indigenous-settler relationships, the enduring impacts of colonization, and how we can best serve Indigenous community members while working together on the path of reconciliation and decolonization. Toward this end, staff were grateful to attend the First Algonquin Elders Conference in Pembroke, hosted by The Circle of Turtle Lodge and Algonquin College this year.

At the Town of Arnprior, we will encourage others to join us in public events and conversations that support growth and collaboration in learning and understanding. For example, Arnprior + District Museum is welcoming Indigenous Knowledge Keepers to explore Algonquin history along the Madawaska River this October 3, 2026 at 2 pm. We look forward to seeing you there.

Find more events and resources here: https://www.arnprior.ca/4952?culture=en-US

It's a real treat when our volunteer, Mary, works the loom at ! Stop in, say hello, and give it a try yourself! She's h...
09/02/2026

It's a real treat when our volunteer, Mary, works the loom at ! Stop in, say hello, and give it a try yourself! She's here around 10 am to 12:30 pm on Fridays!

Come work with us!
08/31/2026

Come work with us!

The Town of Arnprior is currently recruiting for a part time, fixed term Museum Support Staff. Applications are being accepted until September 11, 2026 at 3:00 pm. Click here for more information and how to apply: https://www.arnprior.ca/4892?culture=en-US

Valley Flea on Canada Day! Don’t let the rain scare you away from vintage treasures. Valley Flea is inside the Arnprior ...
06/30/2026

Valley Flea on Canada Day! Don’t let the rain scare you away from vintage treasures. Valley Flea is inside the Arnprior & District Museum from 10-4 pm!! No rain date needed just a day filled with fun and vintage!

Noche Vibes is happening now at the Arnprior & District Museum from 11-7 Check out all the vibes to choose from... with ...
05/30/2026

Noche Vibes is happening now at the Arnprior & District Museum from 11-7
Check out all the vibes to choose from... with snacks and drinks to enjoy!

Schedule below:
🧘‍♀️ Breathwork - 1pm
💃 Dance - 2pm
🎶 Sound Bath - 3pm
🪩 Dance and DJ - 4pm - 7pm

Need some new spring or summer shoes? The Opportunity Shop Shoe sale is happening now at the Arnprior & District Museum ...
05/09/2026

Need some new spring or summer shoes? The Opportunity Shop Shoe sale is happening now at the Arnprior & District Museum until 3:00 today!

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35 Madawaska Street
Arnprior, ON
K7S1R6

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+16136234902

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