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The MacLachlan Woodworking Museum  

1800s Life & Technology


MUSEUM SHOP OFFERS
HAND-CRAFTED GIFTS

Come see the newest items for sale in the Museum's gift shop! Unique, gift ideas range from handmade wooden kitchenware to toys and wooden ornaments. Many of our new wooden toy collections come educational-toy makers Melissa & Doug. Other new gift items are the fine linens of April Connell.  MORE ...

TEACHERS: BOOKING
YOUR SCHOOL TOURS

The MacLachlan Woodworking Museum is now open for school tours. Book now and participate in great educational programs like Heritage on the Homestead, Junior Architect, the Tree Connection, and many more. The museum's interactive displays and workshops make historical exploration fun for all.  MORE ...


Local Artists To Be Showcased
At The Woodworking Museum

Jul 5/10 > The MacLachlan Woodworking Museum launches its drop-in programming for children this week with two exciting programs. Both Paper Play and Great to Create are included with museum admission and are an excellent way to enhance a visit to the museum.  MORE ...

MacLachlan Museum Open For 2010 Season

Mar 25/10 > Join us Wednesday, March 31, from 12-4 p.m. to launch the 2010 season at the MacLachlan Woodworking Museum. Also open Saturday and Sunday of the Easter long weekend. This year will have the same high-quality exhibits with some new educational programs and exciting events.  MORE ...

Photo: A MacLachlan Woodworking Museum visitor shows off her craft project.

Woodworking Museum's Pioneer Christmas

The MacLachlan Woodworking Museum held a Pioneer Christmas in November, allowing visitors to try their hands at trades of the past, making traditional toy, candle and tree ornaments.


Museum Exhibit Honours Founder

Aug. 26/09 > A new exhibit honouring Alexander 'Sandy' Grant MacLachlan, the founder of the MacLachlan Woodworking Museum, will open on September 2. With the assistance of many friends and family, this new exhibit features artifacts and documents from Sandy's original museum collections, photos from his life, and an interactive audio 'discussion board'  MORE ...

Timbers Of Tradition Exhibit Opens

Jun 22/09 > The staff of the MacLachlan Woodworking Museum and the Museum Committee will show off the new wood floor in the lobby and launch the Timbers of Tradition exhibit on Thursday, June 25. The lobby floor was constructed with samples of native species of wood donated by members of the community. The result is a stunningly beautiful floor that is also a slice of Eastern Ontario history and geography.  MORE ...

Museum Launches New Educational Programs

Mar. 26/09 > The MacLachlan Woodworking Museum will open its doors to the public on Wednesday, April 1, from 12-4 p.m. to launch its 2009 season and introduce two exciting new educational programs. The day promises to be filled with adventure and mystery as children can interact with the exhibits.  MORE ...

 

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