An amazing exhibit to discover!
Watershed Wonders at Muskoka Discovery Centre is an amazing exhibit.
What is the Muskoka Watershed? Plain and simple, the Muskoka Watershed is what makes Muskoka … well, Muskoka.
From the steamships that pioneered our lakes 150 years ago, to the waterfront resorts that sparked our tourism industry, to the vast acres of wetlands, forests and wilderness, everything that you have come to love and cherish about our little slice of paradise, runs through the watershed.
With 14 different interactive displays for museum-goers to explore, the new exhibit at Muskoka Discovery Centre is truly a fascinating museum-going experience. Every self-proclaimed Muskokan (resident, cottager, or just lover of Muskoka) should visit this new exhibit to gain a true appreciation for our most prized asset. Learn more
Muskoka Discovery Centre
The Muskoka Discovery Centre is a great place to bring the kids. The entire museum has tons of interactive exhibits that the kids love, and the parents love the museum-wide use of S.T.E.A.M based learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math). That’s right, the kiddies are learning but they are having too much fun to even realize it, a parent’s dream!
The Muskoka Story comprises three exceptional exhibits that provide valuable insights into the region that we all adore and hold dear. The exhibits begin by highlighting the presence of Indigenous communities in Muskoka for over 10,000 years. They then delve into the area’s development over the past 250 years, before culminating with an electrified Wanda III that serves as a symbol of our need to prioritize sustainability across all aspects of our lives.
Every museum pass includes access to KIDZONE, an entire wing of the museum dedicated to kids’ fun. The lil’ ones will love the new Ozobots addition, a tiny little robot that teaches your kids computer programming.
While the kids are having fun, so too will the parents and grandparents. The entire museum is a wondrous step back in time and there is so much to discover about Muskoka’s storied past. The Murray Walker Grace and Speed Boathouse (North America’s largest collection of in-water antique wooden boats) is worth the price of admission alone, and you can get lost for hours admiring these gorgeous antique wooden boats.
Weddings & Events
The Muskoka Discovery Centre is a unique venue sure to add excitement and interest to your private event. Wedding ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, small and mid-size meetings, presentations, press conferences, workshops, seminars and trade shows can be accommodated. Learn more
The museum looks stunning when dressed up and the exhibits provide a fun experience for guests during cocktail hour. If you’re looking for a cool venue that reflects Muskoka, this waterfront museum is the perfect choice.! Learn more
Plan your Visit to this Fascinating Museum
Open year-round, the Muskoka Discovery Centre is the perfect weather-proof activity. Located in Gravenhurst on the Muskoka Wharf, there is plenty of fun to be had pre or post-museum visit.
If you are visiting the museum as a family, grab some ice cream and stroll the boardwalk, or take the kids to the splash pad at the Muskoka Wharf Sports Field.
Admission into the Muskoka Discovery Centre: Adults $24, Children $8, Seniors $20 and Children under 2 are FREE. Learn more
