Manitoulin Island Museums
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Museums in Manitoulin Island, ON, Ontario.
One of Manitoulin Island's heritage museums, the Mississagi Lighthouse Museum is housed in a 19th century lighthouse which overlooks the Mississagi Strait. The museum showcases relics from shipwrecks on the dangerous strait and highlights the life of past lighthouse keepers. Open daily, late May through September.
Originally a one-room schoolhouse, this museum is situated in the ferry port of South Baymouth and showcases the history of the community, the nearby ghost town of Michael's Bay and the life and times of the village school. Open daily May through October.
The Assiginack Museum
Built in 1878, this stone jail evolved into a government building, and later the area's museum. Pottery, glassware and porcelain are just some of the items from early Island settlers. The site also houses several historic buildings, including a pioneer school and home. Open from June until October.
Little Current-Howland Centennial Museum
Located in Sheguiandah, this museum houses a variety of artifacts from early settler times. Information on the Sheguiandah dig, which resulted in fossils dating 9600 years ago, can also be obtained. Special events and courses are held during the summer months.
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