MUSEUM

The Burk's Falls and District Museum was opened in 1997 and is dedicated to the pioneers who first settled in this area. Located at Wiseman's Corners, the building is that of the original schoolhouse, S.S. #4 Ryerson. The school was built in 1893 and carried on successfully for about 45 years. The land consists of a half acre and was purchased in 1892 for $1.63. That sum included 63 feet of lumber. Collection consists of many family artifacts including an pump organ, Doctors desk and tools, lumbering tools, horse equipment, household items including cream separator, many pictures of the riverboat era, war memorials, family histories, local residents pictures. History of the local area of pioneering days, steam ship days, logging/lumbering era of the community Visitors are invited to view materials on display. Facilities included are free parking, picnic area and public washrooms.

Items on display include:

• Archives - Prints and Drawings • Photographs
• Decorative Arts - Costumes Furniture or Furnishings Glass Musical Instruments Textiles or Tapestries
• Human History - Agriculture Costumes and Accessories Forestry Furniture or Furnishings Household Objects or Domestic Technology Maps, Charts, Plans or Blueprints Memorabilia Stamps Toys and Games
• Publications & Products: There are various local history books available-Reflections of a Century, The Doctor Who Never Refused a House Call, Royston Area, Ryerson Twp. Memories, Armour Township memories, The Darling Diary (Stan Darling), local hand made soap, pins, post cards,
• Postcards • Newsletters • Brochures • Books

Hours & Admission:
Operation: Seasonal
May to June weekends Sat. & Sunday from 1 pm to 3 pm.
July & Aug. Tues. to Sat. from 10 am to 4 pm
July and August from 10 am to 4 pm 5 days per week.
Closed: • Mondays • Sundays
Admission: Donations only for admission to museum

Location:
Burk's Falls & District Museum
112 Midlothian Road, Burks Falls, Ontario P0A 1C0
Telephone: 705-382-3934  Fax: 705-382-2273
E-mail: maurfam@sympatico.ca

Mailing Address:
Burk's Falls & District Museum
Box 463 , Burk's Falls, , Ontario P0A 1C0