Dufferin County Museum and Archives

Tourism Region: Headwaters Country

Located at the corner of Highway No. 89 and Airport Road, between Shelburne and Alliston, the D.C.M.A. is an architecturally unique community museum. Built in the style of an Ontario bank barn, complete with a silo, the museum focuses on the history of Dufferin County. The DCMA features historic buildings, located inside a spacious main gallery, as well as 3 additional floors of exhibits with changing art shows in the silo gallery. The staffed archives feature genealogical resources and a wide range of historical material available for researchers' use.

About the Collections

The DCMA's growing collection features objects made and used in this community by Dufferin residents, from pre-history to the present. The collection includes archival documents, photographs, fine art, textiles, and artifacts.

Approximate number of objects in the collections: 20 000

Archives

The archives collection includes archival documents pertaining to the history of the Dufferin County community, as well as thousands of photographs, hundreds of published and unpublished works of local historical interest. The collection also encompasses resources on Canadian antiques, genealogy, gardening, agriculture, furniture, and maps.

Manuscripts • Microforms • Photographs • Textual Records

Decorative Arts

The DCMA's art collection features works by Dufferin residents, as well as artwork inspired by Dufferin's natural landscape.

Ceramics, Porcelain or Pottery • Costumes • Furniture or Furnishings • Glass • Metalwork, Silverwork or Goldwork • Musical Instruments • Textiles or Tapestries

Fine Arts

The DCMA's fine art collection includes works by Dufferin residents, as well as works in various media inspired by the Dufferin landscape.

Culture:
Canadian

Period:
Contemporary • Modern • Historical
Other Period: Georgian to Contemporary

Media:
Painting • Photography • Prints and Drawings

Miscellaneous:
Folk Art • War Art

Human History

Growing collection features objects used or manufactured by Dufferin residents, from pre-history to the present.

Agriculture • Archaeological Objects • Clocks or Time-Keeping Devices • Costumes and Accessories • Forestry • Furniture or Furnishings • Household Objects or Domestic Technology • Imaging : Photographs • Local History • Maps, Charts, Plans or Blueprints • Medals • Memorabilia • Musical Instruments • Sports Equipment

Natural Sciences

Growing collection features objects used or manufactured by Dufferin residents, from pre-history to the present.

Earth Science and Geological Collections
Rocks

Services & Activities

Staffed archives
Education programs and classroom study kits
Guided tours available for booked groups
On-site historic church available for weddings, baptisms, lectures, family gatherings

Research Services

Staffed archives
Microfilm readers/printers
Photocopying service for some archival material

Archival Records • Genealogical Research

Educational Programs

Curriculum-based education programs
Educational kits for classroom use
On-site school visits

Classes or Workshops • Family Programs • School Programs : Age 5-11 (k-6) : Age 12-17 (7-13)(Quebec: Secondary 1-CEGEP) • Seniors Programs

Visitor Services

Guided tours available for booked groups
Picnic tables for seasonal outdoor use
Gift store featuring locally-made crafts

Guided Tours : English • Information Centre or Desk • Meeting Room Rental • Nature Trails, Walks or Gardens • Parking Facilities : Free : Bus • Gift shop • Special Needs Facilities : Parking : Signs : Washrooms : Wheelchairs available : Wheelchair access • Cloakroom • Washrooms • Children's Activities or Services : Nursing area or Change Table

Volunteer Services

Volunteer Services Available • Volunteer Training Offered

Number of Volunteers: 45

Activities: Collections, guides, indexing, special events

Member Privileges

Free admission for one year; four newsletters and calendar of events mailed yearly; special members rates on events; special members rate on facility rental; invitation to previews, events and shows

Food Services

Lunch are - bring your own picnic.
Lunch service during some events
Picnic tables for seasonal outdoor use
Gazebo and gardens for photography backdrop

Picnic Area • Catering Services

Internet Services

General Information • Collections • Events • Virtual Exhibitions • Education • School Visits or Programs • Children • Directions or Map • Local History

Local Tourism Links

Local Attractions • Other Services

Publications and Products

The Museletter, an illustrated quarterly newsletter publications for DCMA members.

Books • Brochures • CD-ROMS • Educational kits • Newsletters • Postcards
Other: Local history books, Corn Flower: Creatively Canadian by Wayne Townsend, and locally made crafts in the museum store.

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Location

Address:	Airport Road and Highway #89 (between Shelburne and Alliston) Rosemont, Ontario L0N 1R0 See Map
Telephone:	705-435-1881
Fax:	705-435-9876
Mailing Address:	Dufferin County Museum and Archives P.O. 120, Rosemont, Ontario L0N 1R0
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