* Please note that due to COVID-19, the West Parry Sound District Museum is currently not accepting artifact or archival donations. The Museum will resume collecting in a limited capacity upon reopening, by appointment only. Due to storage constraints, we will no longer be holding potential donations in temporary custody Please follow the steps below to learn more about our new donation procedures.
The West Parry Sound District Museum or Museum on Tower Hill has 4 collections Artifact, Archival, Reference and Education. Our mandate is to collect, preserve and share the West Parry Sound Districts history for future generations. The District includes the municipalities of Parry Sound, Carling, McDougall, McKellar, the Archipelago, Seguin, Whitestone, Wasauksing First Nation, Shawanaga First Nation, Magnetawan First Nation and Henvey Inlet First Nation. Artifacts (3-D objects) and Archival materials such as documents, books and photographs pertaining to this catchment area may be donated to the Museum by appointment.
The Museum is interested in collecting items from a wide range of time periods, including the recent past! Items from community events, local businesses and organizations, and family memorabilia will help tell the story of the West Parry Sound District for years to come.
For donations that we consider to be of more significance to a neighbouring museums and archives, we would be pleased to refer you to the appropriate institution and provide contact information.
*Collecting stories from the COVID-19 Pandemic |