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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 ...

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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 ...


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

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 ...

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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