The Simcoe County Museum is located at 1151 Highway 26, Minesing, Ontario, minutes northwest of Barrie.
From Barrie, follow Bayfield Street North and exit at Highway 26. The Museum is on the south side of the highway.
Link to map and driving directions
Please note:
- Covid-19 update
Effective Monday March 21, Simcoe County Museum does not require proof of vaccination to enter the Museum. Physical distancing requirements are still in effect. - If you feel ill, or are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home.
- Lounge is currently closed
- Download a Museum Map before your visit.
Limitation of Liability
Please note that while Simcoe County Museum continues to adhere to health and safety guidelines to keep you safe, an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. By being in public spaces like Simcoe County Museum, you voluntarily assume the risks related to exposure.
General Information
The Simcoe County Museum is open year round, seven days a week, excluding Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Years Day. Admission to the Museum is by donation. There is no set cost, however there is a suggested fee of $5.00 per person.
Please note on Event days there is a set fee: Adults $8, Seniors/Youth $6, Children (4-12 yrs. of age) $5, Preschooler - Free
Museum Hours: Monday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Covid-19 update
Frequently Asked Questions
The Simcoe County Museum offers a wide variety of events, exhibits and programs for all ages throughout the year. Discover Simcoe County’s history through hands on exploration, and interactive displays.
From May 1 to November 30 explore our 5 indoor galleries and 16 outside Heritage and Display Buildings or take a hike through 327 acres of forested parkland.
From December 1st to April 30th, the 16 outside Heritage and Display Buildings are closed but the 5 indoor galleries remain open. While at the Museum, visitors can borrow snowshoes and explore the Museum grounds and trails, grounds conditions permitting (please call ahead to verify availability of snowshoes and grounds conditions). During the winter months there is limited access to the grounds and the pathways are plowed, but remain slightly snow covered.
Summer Sundays and Thursday evenings are just two of the activities you can enjoy during the summer. Go to the Program and Events tab and then the Calendar tab to find out what each week has to offer.
Forest and Habitat Restoration at the Simcoe County Museum
The County of Simcoe is embarking on a
unique forest restoration project and joining an international effort
to reintroduce the Kirtland's Warbler, a globally endangered migratory
bird, to its natural range in Simcoe County. This is the first project
of its kind in Canada and further demonstrates the County's strong
commitment to forestry and habitat stewardship.
A former gravel pit area at the Simcoe County Forest Museum Tract located in Springwater Township will be restored.
For more information on the Forest and Habitat Restoration.