Museum Programs and Events

Outreach and Programs

Museum staff offer customizable programs for community outreach groups! We can bring the museum to you through presentations, hands-on workshops, and interactive sessions. Please reach out to the Museum to learn more.

Cost:

Community Groups (per person, minimum 10 in a group): $5.75 (incl. HST)

Digital outreach (per session): $171.50 (HST exempt for schools)

Group tours* (per person, minimum 4 people): $5.75
*group tours are only available April to November on-site and must be pre-booked

Education Programs

We are pleased to offer a variety of curriculum based programs for all grade levels at the Museum Village. All programs can be tailored to the unique needs of your class. Full and half day programs are available. Outreach programs to bring history directly to your classroom are also available. View descriptions, costs and how to book an education program in the Program Guide. 

We offer customizable group tours for Scouts and Guides, Day Camps, Seniors Groups, International Studies Groups, and more!

Birthday Parties

Parties at the Museum Village are available from May to September, between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm.

Cost (10 children): $189.50 (incl. HST)

Additional 10 children: $52.25 (incl. HST)

Party in the Past

Step back in time with old-fashioned games and toys, try a heritage craft, and explore the Museum Village with a seek and find! Party can be adjusted for different age groups. Includes 1.5 hours of programming and 1.5 hours of indoor or outdoor party space with a fridge and freezer available.

Suitable for ages 5+

Ask us about our party favour packages that include a heritage candy and toy!

Contact us to book!

The Scugog Shores Museum Village and Archives is pleased to be the summer home of Theatre on the Ridge! Museum visitors will receive a voucher for a $5 discount on Theatre on the Ridge tickets.

Take in a show under the beautiful show tent on the Museum grounds. Explore the museum with a guided tour during open hours or an audio tour past close.

2025 Season Shows

Information on the 2025 Season is available at www.theatreontheridge.ca.

This season, Theatre on the Ridge and Scugog Shores Museum are partnering to deliver talks relating to the themes of the summer line-up. Tickets can be purchased through Theatre on the Ridge's website. Please note: you don't need a show ticket to attend these talks - all are welcome!

Nuclear Clock Talk

Nuclear Clock Talk – a look at the chronology and history of the nuclear age.

June 12 & 27 @ 2 – 4 pm
Meeting Point:  the School House (main museum building)

For the greater good or devastation and disaster? The discovery of nuclear power and its rapid evolution have irrevocably changed the trajectory of the world for nearly a century. Learn about the timeline of the atomic age and all it has made possible in the science of energy, warfare and medicine. A subject that’s both fascinating and unsettling.

History of Nursing

A historical lecture from the time of Florence Nightingale to present day.

Thursday, July 10 @ 2 – 4 pm.
Meeting Point: School House (main museum building)

Learn about the role of nursing as it evolved from the mid 19th century, thanks to the dedication and passion of pioneers such as Florence Nightingale, advocating for higher hygiene standards to significantly reduce death and amputation due to infection.

Such initiatives dramatically improved chances of survival and quality of life for soldiers and civilians, and helped raise the profile of nursing from low class menial work to a respected profession.

Medicine in the Field

A lecture and hands-on demonstration of early field medicine.

Saturday, July 19 @ 2 – 4 pm.
Meeting Point: School House (main museum building)

The realities of trauma care and surgery on the battlefield of WWI granted no mercies to the faint of heart.

Before experiencing Bluebirds, a touching and compelling chronicle of the lives and service of Canadian nurses working in England during the Great War, learn about the medical practices and procedures conducted on and near the front. After this informative presentation, you’re sure to have a greater appreciation and respect for what soldiers and health care providers alike endured on the front lines.