Museum galleries, heritage
and display buildings
Permanent Exhibits
From prehistoric to modern times, our Museum galleries and outdoor heritage and display buildings depict the people, events, and artifacts from Simcoe County’s diverse past. With artifacts including everything from mastodons to hair wreaths, wedding gowns to farm machinery, our collection has something interesting for everyone to see.
Peoples Gallery
Peoples Gallery
Members of a newly formed Simcoe County Museum Working Circle are selecting stories, creating content and designing a new Indigenous Peoples gallery.
LEARN MOREBarrie’s Main Street
Barrie’s Main Street
A walk down Barrie’s Main Street exhibit transports visitors back to the turn of the 20th Century, into the heart of downtown Barrie.
LEARN MORELiving and Working Gallery
Living and Working Gallery
The newly designed Living and Working Gallery highlights the development of business and industry, military, fashion, daily life and technology in Simcoe County.
LEARN MORENatural Resources Gallery
Natural Resources Gallery
Important for work, recreation, and even survival, our natural resources have influenced the development of the County.
LEARN MOREHeritage Buildings
Heritage Buildings
The Simcoe County Museum is home to ten heritage buildings that have been relocated to the Museum grounds from various locations around Simcoe County.
LEARN MORERed Pine House
Red Pine House
The Red Pine house exhibit explores the natural habitat and restoration of our County forests. It is our responsibility to safeguard Simcoe County’s forests to ensure that there are places to see nature and to enjoy the woods for generations to come.
LEARN MOREFarm & Construction Equipment
Farm & Construction Equipment
The Simcoe County Museum holds an impressive collection of machinery and heritage vehicles.
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