Museum on the Boyne
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Record #:
ALL0102
Last Modified:
22 Aug 2024
Last Full Update:
10 Apr 2024
Memos and Bulletins
| Public Comments | Not open on Stat holidays during summer |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 705-435-3900 |
| boynemuseum@newtecumseth.ca | |
| Website | www.motb.ca |
| Primary Contact | Katie Huddleston, Supervisor, Culture |
| Alternate Contact | Katie Huddleston, Supervisor, Culture; Phone: 705-415-3122; Email: khuddleston@newtecumseth.ca |
Site Information
| Description (Site) | Cross street: Fletcher Cres and King St N Riverdale Park |
| Site Location | Riverdale Park |
| Located In Community | New Tecumseth |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Fletcher Cres and King St N |
| Mailing Address | c/o Town of New Tecumseth 10 Wellington St E New Tecumseth, ON Canada L9R 1A1 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | Nestled among the trees of Riverdale Park, the Museum on the Boyne features a 1914 Agricultural Fair Building, an 1865 log cabin and an 1858 English barn. The museum houses a mixed collection of household, agricultural, industrial and archival artifacts that depict life in South Simcoe from settlement to present day.
The site offers guided and self-guided tours, educational programs, special exhibits, events and workshops. |
| Hours | Tue-Sat 10 am-3:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Adjala-Tosorontio ; Bradford West Gwillimbury ; Essa ; Innisfil ; New Tecumseth |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Call for information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Admission by donation |
| Volunteer Description | 15 years or older to help with March Break camps, summer camps and special events. |
Agency and Service Names
| Alternate Name | Alliston Museum ; New Tecumseth. Museum on the Boyne ; South Simcoe Pioneer Museum |
Agency Information
| Parent Agency Name | Museum on the Boyne |
| Legal Status | (10) Local Government |
Taxonomy and Classification
| Service Categories | Museums |