Museums
Scugog Shores Museum Village
The Scugog Shores Museum Village is located at 16210 Island Road, and is open from May to September every year.
We are now closed for general admission for the 2024 season. Please view our education programs and special events to visit us in our off-season. Museum office hours are Monday to Wednesday and Friday, 9am - 4pm. We will open for general admission on May 21, 2025!
The research room is available for appointments during office hours, click here to find more information on the Archives.
The Village shows what daily life was like in Scugog from the mid to late 1800s. We preserve, research, interpret and exhibit artifacts related to the cultural and natural history of the Township of Scugog area. The Village includes:
- 11 restored buildings
- Heritage flower, herb and vegetable gardens
- Ojibway Heritage Interpretive Lands
Guided tours are available Wednesday to Sunday during open season (May - September) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the cost of admission.
The Scugog Shores Museum Village and Archives is pleased to be the summer home of Theatre on the Ridge! Take in a show under the beautiful show tent on the Museum grounds. Museum visitors will receive a voucher for a $5 discount on Theatre on the Ridge tickets.
Visiting from out of town for one of our events? Save 10% off a stay with the Farmstead BNB using the Scugog Museum promotion! For more information visit https://www.thefarmsteadbnb.com/ or call (905) 985-2035.
Admission
The Scugog Shores Museum Village accepts cash and credit for admissions and gift shop purchases.
Admission Rates:
- Adults: $5.25
- Students: $4.25
- Seniors: $4.25
- Children (5-12 years): $2
- Children (4 and under): Free
Admission may vary for special events - please refer to the Museum Events page for more details.
Mission
To preserve, research, interpret and exhibit items that will serve to illustrate and promote the history of the Municipality and the Lake Scugog area.
Vision
To provide each resident and visitor with a better understanding of Scugog and rural Ontario history and our First Nation Heritage.
Mandate
To showcase vibrant historical museums, places, and stories that engage our community, preserves our heritage, and educates our visitors.
Strategic Plan
Thank you to everyone who participated and provided input in the Scugog Shores Museum Village and Archives Strategic Plan Focus Group Sessions, Interviews, and Surveys. Your opinions are invaluable, and helped us to create strategic goals.
The Strategic Plan is now available to read.
Volunteer
The Scugog Shores Museum Village and Archives is always looking for volunteers in areas including:
- Collections Management
- Data Entry
- Events and Programs
- Gardening and Maintenance
- and more!
Interested in joining the team? Complete a Volunteer Application and we will be in touch!
The Township of Scugog (Scugog Shores Museum Village and Archives) recognizes the contributions of our sponsors, funding bodies, and donations. Your contributions support key museum operations and projects.
The Tourism Growth Project at the Museum is funded by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
Contact Us
Scugog Shores Museum Village and Archives
16210 Island Road
Port Perry, ON L9L 1B4