| What is the Museum's Mission Statement? | What is the Museum's Mission Statement? | <p><span style="color:#444444;line-height:107%;font-family:"droid sans";font-size:12pt;">Through our collections, exhibitions and
programming, Simcoe County Museum shares the stories of Simcoe County,
encouraging visitors to develop a stronger interest, appreciation and
understanding of our culture and heritage.</span></p> | | |
| How did the Museum begin? | How did the Museum begin? | <p><span style="color:#444444;line-height:107%;font-family:"droid sans";font-size:12pt;">The Simcoe County Museum was established in 1928
by members of the Women's Institute who recognized the need to preserve the
area history.</span></p> | | |
| Is the Museum indoors or outdoors? | Is the Museum indoors or outdoors? | <p><span style="color:#444444;line-height:107%;font-family:"droid sans";font-size:12pt;">The Simcoe County Museum is comprised of five
galleries in the main complex, and ten outdoor heritage buildings that have
been relocated to the Museum grounds from various locations around Simcoe
County. From the 1834 Spearin log home to the 1922 Cedar View
Cottage, this architectural display of heritage buildings illustrate daily life
and the growth and development of the area. These outdoor buildings close for
the winter on November 30<sup>th</sup>, and re-open May 1<sup>st</sup>.</span></p> | | |
| What is there for children to do? | What is there for children to do? | <p><span style="color:#444444;line-height:107%;font-family:"droid sans";font-size:12pt;">We have a variety of hands on exhibits and a
sand box with toys on the grounds outside. Supervised children may also
visit our heritage buildings to really experience the history of Simcoe County.</span></p> | | |
| Is the Museum suitable for children under 5? | Is the Museum suitable for children under 5? | <p><span style="color:#444444;line-height:107%;font-family:"droid sans";font-size:12pt;">Yes, we have lots for them to look at and
heritage and display buildings they can walk through. Most of our
displays are low enough for children to see without help. The Museum is
suitable for all ages, and we find that with our varied collection, everyone
will find an area that appeals to them.</span></p> | | |
| What kind of collection do you have? | What kind of collection do you have? | <p><span style="color:#444444;line-height:107%;font-family:"droid sans";font-size:12pt;">Our collection consists of over 25,000 artifacts
that tell a part of the history of Simcoe County, with everything from Mastodon
remains to heritage buildings. Our collection is as rich and varied as
our history.</span></p> | | |
| Does the Museum do appraisals or restoration work? | Does the Museum do appraisals or restoration work? | <p><span style="color:#444444;line-height:107%;font-family:"droid sans";font-size:12pt;">The Museum does occasionally have appraisals
completed by an Appraiser for objects from our collection. Unfortunately,
Museum staff cannot conduct appraisals for the general public. We focus
on preventive conservation of our artifacts, and request assistance from
professional Conservators to undertake conservation or restoration treatment.</span></p> | | |
| Do you purchase any of your artifacts or are they donated? | Do you purchase any of your artifacts or are they donated? | <p><span style="color:#444444;line-height:107%;font-family:"droid sans";font-size:12pt;">We do not generally purchase artifacts.
Almost all of our collection has been donated by members of our
community.</span></p> | | |
| How many visitors do you have each year? | How many visitors do you have each year? | <p><span style="color:#444444;line-height:107%;font-family:"droid sans";font-size:12pt;">The Museum is very popular with over 30,000
visitors annually.</span></p> | | |
| Do you have a Gift Shop? | Do you have a Gift Shop? | <p><span style="color:#444444;line-height:107%;font-family:"droid sans";font-size:12pt;">Yes we do. We stock a variety of unique
gifts, locally handcrafted items, educational toys and candy. We also
gift wrap your purchases. We accept Cash, Debit, Visa or MasterCard.</span></p> | | |
| Do you have meeting space available? | Do you have meeting space available? | <p>Yes we do:</p><ul><li>Meeting Room A & B – 120 person capacity - $300 + GST</li><li>Meeting Room A – 32 person capacity - $125 + GST</li><li>Meeting Room B – 60 person capacity - $225 + GST</li></ul> | | |
| Does the Museum offer any special programs for seniors? | Does the Museum offer any special programs for seniors? | <p><span style="color:#444444;line-height:107%;font-family:"droid sans";font-size:12pt;">Yes we do. If you are a Retiree, Society,
Historical Group, Antique Club, Red Hatter or any other special interest group,
you are invited to book a program and view our Museum displays. Please
contact our Education Director to book your group.</span></p> | | |
