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Museum on the Boyne

Museum Building

Nestled among the trees of Riverdale Park the Museum on the Boyne features a 1915 agricultural fair building, an 1851 log cabin and an 1858 English barn. The museum houses a mixed collection of household, agricultural, industrial and archival artifacts that depict life in South Simcoe from settlement to present day. The site offers guided and self-guided tours, educational programs, special exhibits, events, workshops and research facilities.

Museum Hours:
Summer
(June)
Wed.-Sun. 10:00am to 3:30pm

Summer  (July - August)
Mon - Sun 10:00am to 3:30pm

Winter (September-June)        
Tues.-Fri. 10:00am to 3:30pm

Admission:
Adult        $2.00
Student    $1.00
Senior      $1.00
Museum members are FREE!!!

War of 1812

Museum Membership

The Museum on the Boyne invites you to become part of our family tree by becoming a member. You will receive free admission to the museum and advance notice of upcoming events through our “And The Rest Is History...” newsletter. As a bonus, you will receive special ‘member’ rates on programs, workshops and special events.

With our 50th Anniversary happening in 2010, there has never been a better time to be a Museum on the Boyne Member. Join or renew today!!

Click here for the Museum on the Boyne Membership form

Museum Building - Inside

Volunteers

Volunteers provide vital support to the Museum on the Boyne. If you have some free time and would like to give back to your community, think about volunteering at the museum. 

Our Community Museum Turns 50!

In 2010 the Museum on the Boyne (formerly the South Simcoe Pioneer Museum) will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary. To celebrate this milestone the museum will be hosting a fun-filled year of activities! Become a part of our history by lending your personal collection to our “Tell Your Own Story” exhibit.

Tell your own Story Application Form

Museum on the Boyne – Kids’ Zone!!

The Museum on the Boyne is THE place to be for kids of all ages! Check out our preschool programs, holiday programming, education programs, birthday parties and more!!


Kids - March Break

To register for any of our programs please click here!

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250 Fletcher Crescent
P.O. Box 910 Alliston, Ontario L9R 1A1
Phone: 705-435-0167
Email: boynemuseum@town.newtecumseth.on.ca


 
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Town of New Tecumseth: Box 910, 10 Wellington Street East, Alliston, ON L9R 1A1
Tel: (705) 435-6219 or (905) 729-0057 Fax: (705) 435-2873
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