In this workshop, work as a team to build your own board game! This 1-hour workshop will go through the basics of board game design and provide historical examples from our collection for inspiration.

Join us for MoD-Tots: Outer Space! Explore infinity and beyond with your toddler through space themed crafts and sensory play!  

Have you hit a "brick wall" in your genealogy research? Book a personal one-hour appointment with the Archivist and we will work to turn that brick wall into a pit stop!  

Led by MoD Archivist, Laura Camilleri, this workshop is suitable for the owners of historic urban and village properties throughout Dufferin County, or for anyone interested in learning more about researching historic buildings.

In this workshop, children will learn about one of the core techniques of hand building by using the coiling technique.

Join us for MoD-Tots: Gifts for Mom! Create gifts with your toddler for the female caregiver in their life through tot-friendly crafts and sensory play!

Do you own a farm / rural property in Dufferin County and want to learn about its history?

Back by popular demand! Ricky Schaede is back at the MoD, offering a dragon painting workshop for kids and teens. 

Back by popular demand! Ricky Schaede is back at the MoD, offering an octopus painting workshop for kids and teens. 

Join us for MoD-Tots: Things that Go! Explore Planes, Trains and Automobiles with your toddler through transportation themed crafts and sensory play!

May 18th is International Museum Day!

We all need research assistance from time to time. If you are stuck in your research or need suggestions on where to start, our archivist is here to help!

We all need research assistance from time to time. If you are stuck in your research or need suggestions on where to start, our archivist is here to help!

In this workshop, your family or group can try building their own cookbook!

Join us for MoD-Tots: In the Rainforest! Explore the jungle with your toddler through tot-friendly rainforest themed crafts and sensory play!

Join us for a day of performances, vendors and art!

Join us for MoD-Tots: Gifts for Dad! Create gifts with your toddler for the male caregiver in their life through tot-friendly crafts and sensory play!  

You will learn a 170-year-old photographic printing process that produces prints in a distinctive blue using the sun's rays.

Join us for MoD-Tots: Summer Fun! Enjoy all things summer with your toddler through tot-friendly summer themed crafts and sensory play!  

We all need research assistance from time to time. If you are stuck in your research or need suggestions on where to start, our archivist is here to help!

We all need research assistance from time to time. If you are stuck in your research or need suggestions on where to start, our archivist is here to help!

In this workshop you will master the basics of knitting and make your own cotton dishcloth!

In this workshop, you will make your own set of soap bars with customizable scents and additives.

Grab your family and friends and join the MoD for a fantastic trivia challenge of general and music trivia, along with some Dufferin history! Tickets include access to museum exhibits, a non-alcoholic drink of your choice, and a bag of popcorn. Snacks and soft drinks will also be available for purchase throughout the night!  

An introduction to the unique world of mixed media mosaic art. Create your own turtle or dragonfly. All experience levels welcome!

You will learn a 170-year-old photographic printing process that produces prints in a distinctive blue using the sun's rays.

In partnership with The Brave Canoe, a hands-on Jöhehgöh / “Three Sisters” garden has been created for toddlers in the museum indoor play area! Children will learn about the Indigenous legend of Jöhehgöh - Onëö “corn”, Osae’da’ “beans”, and Onyösha’ “squash” - and make their own corn husk dolls.

Have you hit a "brick wall" in your genealogy research? Book a personal one-hour appointment with the Archivist and we will work to turn that brick wall into a pit stop!