Huronia Museum

The Huronia Museum is a regional museum in Midland that displays exhibits on First Nations heritage, maritime history, and the development of the Georgian Bay area. The collections include artworks, reconstructed structures, and artifacts that document the lives and history of the region.

The museum was founded in 1947 in a former residence and moved to Little Lake Park in 1967. This relocation allowed the collections to expand and the outdoor Huron Village to be integrated as an open-air museum on the grounds.

The art gallery displays works by Canadian painters like Homer Watson and David Milne alongside contemporary Indigenous artists. The collection shows how local artistic traditions connect with First Nations creative heritage.

The site spans several areas with indoor exhibits and reconstructed outdoor structures that visitors can explore at their own pace. The park includes walking paths and rest areas, so plan for comfortable clothing and allow time to move through the grounds leisurely.

The Huron Village reconstructions are based on archaeological excavations from the Forget site and show how the Huron-Wendat people lived centuries ago. Visitors can step inside longhouses and a shaman lodge to understand how spaces were organized and used.

Location: Ontario

Inception: 1947

Website: http://huroniamuseum.com

GPS coordinates: 44.74210,-79.88130

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:22