Exhibits

Be caught up in a different time

Explore life throughout different era’s in L&A as well as see unique traveling and rotating exhibits that highlight a variety of different themes. 

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Featured Exhibits

The story of the settlement and historical development of Lennox & Addington County is highlighted in a number of themed exhibits. The museum's rotating exhibits highlight local, national, and global history from pre-contact to present days. Exhibits include artifacts from both our internal collection, private collections, and travelling museum collections from throughout the country.

Coming Soon: Gone Fishin’

I am Canadian-Canadian Outdoor Collectibles is bringing a special collection of fishing nostalgia and fun to the Museum this summer. Your fishing memories will surely be sparked with this fun look at Canada’s fishing past.

Helping Hands

Helpings Hands reveals some hidden gems from both the museum and archival collections. Stories of home front help during the World Wars, overseas assistance, and glimpses of help in the aftermath of the Vietnam War.

Letters Home

The Marshall letters came to us as part of a Tamworth Red Cross collection donated to the Museum this past summer. These letters were written by soldiers from the village of Tamworth, who were serving overseas during the Second World War. Many of these letters are addressed to Pearl E. Marshall, or “Mrs. Manley Marshall,” secretary of the Tamworth Red Cross, who held onto them throughout her life.

Refuge Canada

Refugees face fear, shattered lives and often dangerous voyages in search of refuge. Canada has provided that refuge for many. However, over the course of the 20th century, Canada has had a mixed record of welcoming refugees, reacting generously to some while overlooking others. Refuge Canada provides context for Canada’s place in the global refugee crisis and brings to light the challenges faced by people who came to Canada as refugees.
Macpherson House

Macpherson House & Park

To visit the Macpherson House is to go back in time to 1826. This was when Allan Macpherson, one of our areas most civic-minded and politically active entrepreneurs lived here. During the summer months you can tour the house which has been restored to its original splendor.

On The Map

In this gallery explore the industrialists and entrepreneurs who put Lennox and Addington on the map. 

A Place to Call Home: Life in Lennox & Addington County

This historical journey through the County will answer questions about what, where, why, and how the County came to be and explore the diversity of the land and life in Lennox and Addington today.

Macpherson House

To visit the Macpherson House is to go back in time to 1826. This was when Allan Macpherson, one of our areas most civic-minded and politically active entrepreneurs lived here. During the summer months you can tour the house which has been restored to its original splendor.

Macpherson House

Plan My Visit

HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday – Saturday: 10am–5pm
Macpherson House: Open for tours in the summer

DAILY RATES

Adults: $3
Children Under 12: Free

ANNUAL PASSES

Annual Passes: $25
Annual pass covers general admission. Does not include special event programming and events.

What our visitors say

Museum hours

Monday – Saturday: 10am–5pm

*closed on holiday weekend Saturdays and Mondays

Macpherson House & Park hours

Closed for the season – stay tuned for 2023 updates

Archives Hours

Monday – Friday: 10am – 12pm*, 1pm –4pm

*closed from 12pm –  1pm 

Museum and Archives daily rate

Adults (ages 13+): $3
Children (ages 12 and under): free

Museum & Archives location

97 Thomas St E, Napanee, ON K7R 4B9

Macpherson House & Park location

180 Elizabeth Street, Napanee, ON K7R 1B5

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