Museum Kids

Growing Skills, Confidence, and Creativity!

Museum Kids is all about “kids teaching kids” and celebrating the unique skills and creativity of our young community members! The NEW Museum Kids shines the spotlight on a youth instructor as they design and lead their very own Museum Kids workshop.

Children ages 4–12 are invited to take part in a hands-on, FREE, fun-filled workshop. Participants might explore visual art, music, jewelry, crafting, or anything else they want to share and teach- no two workshops are ever the same! Parents and caregivers are encouraged to help their little ones.

This innovative “kids teaching kids” approach gives participants the chance to try new activities, build confidence, and make new friends. At the same time, youth instructors (ages 13–18) gain valuable leadership experience, earn an honorarium, and add something truly meaningful to their portfolio, all within a supportive and welcoming museum environment.

Get Involved!

If you’re a teen with a creative idea for a Museum Kids workshop, we’d love to hear from you! Contact Alannah MacGregor at amacgregor@lennox-addington.on.ca to get started.

Things to know:

Cost: FREE  with no registration required. Spots are on a first-come basis.
Time: The first Saturday of every month. Some exceptions apply. 
Location: The Museum of Lennox and Addington, 97 Thomas St. East, Napanee, with the exception of June, where it is at Macpherson House, 180 Elizabeth St., Napanee.

  • All children must be accompanied by a parent or a guardian
  • Programming changes often, make sure to check out the event page for specific information

Museum hours

Monday – Saturday: 10am – 5pm

*closed on holiday weekend Saturdays and Mondays

Archives hours

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

*closed from 12 –  1pm 

Macpherson House & Park hours

Tuesday – Thursday, 1 – 4pm in July & August

Museum and Archives daily rate

Ages 5+: $5
Children under age 5: Free

Museum & Archives location

97 Thomas St E, Napanee, ON K7R 4B9

Macpherson House & Park location

180 Elizabeth Street, Napanee, ON K7R 1B5

Labour Day Weekend Hours

Please note that the Museum & Archives will be closed from Saturday, August 30th - Monday, September 1st for the Labour Day long weekend.

Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, September 2nd, however vault retrieval from the Archives will not be available until Wednesday, September 3rd. Thank you for understanding!

Have a great long weekend!