Lanark & District Museum

Lanark & District Museum Est., 1977

We are located at 80 George Street, Lanark, ON and open Saturdays, Sundays, Holiday Mondays from 1 pm - 4 pm or by appointment only.
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The Lanark & District Museum is happy to offering the following resources year round:

Genealogical Reference Library - An extensive array of families histories, photographs, records, and general reference material to help you with all your family research needs. Please contact us or stop by for more details! Historical Reference Library
Local History Books, Scrapbooks, LACAC Architectural Recor

ds for Lanark Village, Canadiana history books, the entire collection of Lanark Era newspapers (1895 - Present), The works of Charles Mair and R.J. Stead, historic maps, collections of news clippings for various events in our coverage area, and much more. Media Library
Series of videos including the 1959 Lanark Fire, Lanark County History of Logging, local parades/socials, interviews with long-time area residents, etc,. Series of voice interviews with area resisdents: i.e. Fallbrook Blacksmith Walter Cameron

Photo Library
Expansive collection of people, places and events throughout our regions history. Regular Exhibits
Settlement history, Our Aboriginal Heritage, School Days, The Cobbler, The Post Office, The K&P Rail Line, The Lanark Era Newspaper, World Wars, Carpentry, Farming, Local Business History, The Blacksmith, Glenayr Knit Ltd., The Caldwell Mills, Logging and Lumbering, The 1959 Lanark Fire, Family & Fundraising Quilts, The Churches of Lanark & Drummond, Fences of Lanark County, Personal Effects, Period clothing and costumes, and more...

Have a research request? Working on a school project? Please contact us at: [email protected] or 613-259-2575. We're here to help!

Treasured painting of Clyde Hall and area c1830 by Pepper of Montreal.
06/18/2026

Treasured painting of Clyde Hall and area c1830 by Pepper of Montreal.

111 years ago......
06/18/2026

111 years ago......

Collector plates recently donated to the Museum each one representing a meaningful building in Lanark Village.
06/17/2026

Collector plates recently donated to the Museum each one representing a meaningful building in Lanark Village.

In our Archives: Definitely days gone by. Unfortunately the photo is not dated and no one is identified.
06/17/2026

In our Archives: Definitely days gone by. Unfortunately the photo is not dated and no one is identified.

06/16/2026

REMINDER: THREE more sleeps until we choose a lucky winner for the Lanark & District Museum's contest focused on LOCAL STORIES and PHOTOGRAPHS. Deadline for submission is 19TH JUNE, when one lucky name will be drawn for a voucher for a local business. We look forward to hearing from you.

Dear Gentle Folk of Lanark Highlands,

Do you have family stories, memories, photos, experiences, construction/building, schooling or such that you could share with us? If so, the Lanark & District Museum would love to hear from you. We are looking for day to day stories about your families, helpful neighbours, businesses and friends to be included in the Lanark & District Museum’s Archives. Did you or someone in your family fish, party, dance, log, farm, drive a tractor, swim, hunt, run the local hardware store, have great fun? Did anyone participate in a barn raising or enter a baking contest? How about making Moonshine??? The Lanark & District Museum would love to hear your recollections. Bonus Points for photos accompanying your story(ies).

19TH JUNE WE WILL DRAW ONE NAME from those who submitted stories. The lucky winner will get a voucher from a Lanark Village business.

It is understood that the Lanark & District Museum may use these stories to enhance local learning, storytelling and for historical promotions of the Lanark Highlands.

Remembering the devastating fire of 15th June, 1959 which forever changed the landscape of Lanark Village. Lanark Fire ...
06/14/2026

Remembering the devastating fire of 15th June, 1959 which forever changed the landscape of Lanark Village. Lanark Fire Chief Steve Rothwell addresses the group and answers questions. A big thank you to Mike Diak, who put together all of the film of the fire. It was a monumental task well handled. Thank you too to all of the first responders who show up when we need them and make sure we are safe. We are grateful for you all.

From our Archives: This impressive house from 1890 for only $l,500.00. Thank you to Mr. Drysdale. (That isn't snow on...
06/14/2026

From our Archives: This impressive house from 1890 for only $l,500.00. Thank you to Mr. Drysdale. (That isn't snow on the ground but glare from the overhead lights.)

There is a very good chance if you live in the country, that you have at least one of these in the back corner cupboard,...
06/12/2026

There is a very good chance if you live in the country, that you have at least one of these in the back corner cupboard, in the dark. Upon inspection, this one is particularly beautiful with its crown, declaration of 'Made in Canada' and Imperial measurement. Upon closer inspection, one can see the imperfections in the glass. It's a real treasure. Even though we don't have its lid it doesn't mean it isn't special.

Save room on your calendar to note our upcoming meeting on Saturday, 27th June, 2026, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Jim Winton will be...
06/10/2026

Save room on your calendar to note our upcoming meeting on Saturday, 27th June, 2026, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Jim Winton will be acquainting us with the primary distillers of Lanark County. 🍻

What's happening on Wednesday, lst July, 2026 in Lanark?
06/10/2026

What's happening on Wednesday, lst July, 2026 in Lanark?

Address

80 George Street Lanark
Lavant Station, ON
K0G1K0

Opening Hours

Saturday 1pm - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+16132592575

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