Museum and Heritage
Discover the Town of New Tecumseth's deep history by visiting our historical and cultural centres.
The Museum on the Boyne
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Museum Hours and Admission |
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Now open Tuesday - Saturday 10:00am-3:30pm Admission is free but you may make a donation if you wish. |
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We offer guided and self-guided tours for you and your family. For groups of 10 or more people, we recommend you schedule your tour in advance. Book your tour today to learn about our rich heritage and see our history up close. Take a glimpse into the Museum on the Boyne. |
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Contact Us |
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Contact the Museum on the Boyne by email or by phone: 705-435-4030. |
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Exhibits |
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Recipes from the Museum's Kate Aitken Collection |
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McDonald Log Cabin |
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Take a glimpse into the Museum on the Boyne newly renovated log cabin. |
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Wall of Honour |
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We celebrate Museum month in Ontario by honouring a citizen or organization from South Simcoe for their contribution to the preservation and promotion of history. Nominate a person or organization today! Photo Gallery: Wall of Honour Recipients will appear here on the public site.
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Heritage New Tecumseth
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Cemeteries |
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Learn about cemeteries in the Town of New Tecumseth. |
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Create a Family Tree |
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Create a Family Tree! |
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Heritage Designation |
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Learn about heritage designation. |
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Local History |
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Learn more about the local history of the Town of New Tecumseth, the Town of Alliston, Village of Beeton and Village of Tottenham. Indigenous History Discover Indigenous history within the community of New Tecumseth. Learn how to be an ally to Indigenous peoples. Moments in History Learn about local history throughout New Tecumseth. |
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Research Fees |
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The Museum on the Boyne is please to offer research services to its patrons. View fees related to research requests here. |
| Self-Guided Tours |
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Enjoy a walking tour of the communities within New Tecumseth.
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| The Banting Homestead & Heritage Park |
| The Banting Heritage Park celebrates Sir Frederick Banting's work as a medical scientist. Visit the Homestead & Park to find out about his legacy. |
| The Beeton Heritage Conservation District |
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Learn about our heritage plan for Downtown Beeton. Thank you for taking part in the Heritage District survey. |