Museum
Children ages 6-12 are invited to spend active and heritage-inspired mornings with Museum staff all summer long! Registration for the Collingwood Museum’s Summer Programs opens on Thursday, April 3 at 9:00 a.m. Our summer programs run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, for nine weeks beginning July 2.
Kids will dive into hands-on, museum-based activities that bring history to life in exciting ways. Visit our website to learn more about our weekly themes, and to register on PerfectMind.
📅 Mark your calendars and register early to secure a spot!
Calling all young sports fans! 🏆 Game Changers is an exciting, hands-on program where kids aged 6-12 will discover the incredible athletes who shaped Collingwood’s sports history. Through engaging stories, crafts, and fun games, participants will explore the triumphs, challenges, and lasting impact of our hometown heroes.
Program runs 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required. $15 per child / $12 for members. Registration opens on Thursday, April 3, 9:00 a.m. Visit the Collingwood Museum website to register on PerfectMind or call Museum staff 705-445-4811 ext. 7223.
Join us for a blazing adventure through Collingwood's fiery past! 🚒 Explore the stories of the town’s big fires and discover how the community came together to rebuild. Through fun activities and crafts kids will learn about history, teamwork, and resilience. This hands-on program is perfect for curious minds, ages 6 – 12, who are ready to uncover the fiery legacy of Collingwood!
When: Tuesday, October 22
Doors at 6:30 p.m., talk at 7: 00 p.m. followed by an informal social until 9:00 p.m.
Where: Side Launch Brewery, Taproom, 200 Mountain Rd
The Town Hall clock tower will be illuminated blue on September 6 and 7, 2024 in celebration of the Collingwood Museum’s Shipyard Social which honours the men and women of the Collingwood Shipyards. The Collingwood Shipyards was one of the region’s largest employers until its closure on September 12, 1986.
Join the Collingwood Museum for the 8th annual Shipyard Social on Saturday, September 7. The event kicks off at 11:00 a.m. with the "Hardhats on Hurontario" march, where shipyard workers and community members gather at Town Hall, 97 Hurontario Street, to march to the Collingwood Museum. Participants can reserve hardhats in advance, with a courtesy cart available for assistance.
Teddy Bears Take the Museum Community Collectors Night
Community members of all ages are invited to join Krista King and museum staff on Wednesday, August 28 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. for a free family-friendly “Teddy Bears Take the Museum” Collector’s Night!