Leacock Museum National Historic Site
Record #:
ORI1213
Last Full Update:
16 May 2019
Contacts
| Office Phone | 705-329-1908 |
| jmartynyshyn@orillia.ca | |
| Website | www.orillia.ca/en/visiting/leacock-museum.aspx |
| Social Media |  Facebook |
| Primary Contact | Jenny Martynyshyn, Museum Coordinator |
| Hours | Jun-Aug: Mon-Sun 10 am-4 pm Sep-May: Mon-Fri 10 am-4 pm |
Description and Service
| Description (Service) | Historical Museum offering:
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| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Call or email. |
| Languages | French - Interpretation |
| Fees | Admission - $5 General Admission, $15 Family Rate (up to 6 people, minimum one adult, and maximum of two adults, $4.50 per person for pre-booked groups of ten or more. |
| Volunteer Description | Contact Wayne Scott c/o the Museum |
Location Information
| Areas Served | Simcoe County |
| Description (Site) | Cross street: Atherley Rd and Forest Ave |
| Located In Community | Orillia |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Atherley Rd and Forest Ave |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 625 Orillia, ON Canada L3V 6K5 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - Swanmore Hall ; Partially Accessible - Museum |
Record Details
| Sup. Description | The historic summer home of humourist Stephen Butler Leacock houses the world's largest archival holding of Leacock manuscripts. The collection covers the 1869 to 1944 time period, focusing on Orillia, Lake Simcoe, and Montreal as they relate to the life and times of one of Canada's most famous sons. |