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MUSEUM EVENTS

The MacLachlan Woodworking Museum plays host to a variety of events each year. Pumpkinfest and the Victorian Christmas are annual crowd pleasers along with a Canada Day Celebration held in the park. Be sure to check out all the exciting events.  MORE ...

MacLachlan Woodworking Museum
To Host A Pioneer Christmas Nov. 29

Nov 19/09 > On Sunday, November 29, bring your family and friends to Pioneer Christmas, a charming and festive event at the beautiful rural location of the MacLachlan Woodworking Museum. Try your hand at trades of the past, and make your own traditional toy, candle and tree ornaments at this fun-filled family event.  MORE ...

November Packed With Family Fun At Musem

Nov 02/09 > The MacLachlan Woodworking Museum has just released a new and exciting line-up of affordable programs for the month of November to get all members of the family excited for the holidays. You can celebrate through exploring the shapes of the winter season in the Mom & Tot Program, spread cheer with homemade arts and crafts or have fun amongst your friends and family at an exciting and traditional Pioneer Christmas event.  MORE ...

New Museum Exhibit Honours Its 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 ...

City Offers Children Interactive Learning

Apr 27/09 > For the first time, the City of Kingston Cultural Services Department is offering a comprehensive line-up of educational programming. The programming includes activities offered by the Grand Theatre, Pump House Steam Museum, MacLachlan Woodworking Museum and City Hall.  MORE ...

Exhibit Explores Heritage Of City's Windows

Apr 16/07 > Kingston's heritage sash windows — those are the ones with the deep window sills — are the subject of a new exhibit at the MacLachlan Woodworking Museum. The display offers an in-depth look at glazing and carpentry. Carpentry buffs and owners of heritage homes will be particularly interested in the exhibit's section on restoring sash windows.  MORE ...