Come to Fort Dauphin Museum and learn how to make pioneer era yarn dolls!

Welcome to the Cake Power Workshop! Come join us at for a fun-filled workshop of cake decorating and empowerment. Whether you’re a baking novice or a seasoned pro, this workshop is perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth and a creative spirit. Learn new techniques, get hands-on experience, and unleash your inner pastry chef. Our […]

We’re looking for the PURRFECT name for our lynx! Last year the Museum kicked off an animal naming contest for the animals in our North Eastern Ontario Animal Exhibit. We had such a wonderful response when trying to find the ideal name for “Cedar the Beaver”, that we’ve brought the contest back for another edition! […]

Join us for Family Fun Days this summer—each week brings a new theme! This weeks theme is Bug Bonanza, featuring a bug-catcher craft and a creepy crawly scavenger hunt. Stop by Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to enjoy the fun!

Join us for Family Fun Days this summer—each week brings a new theme! This weeks theme is Castle Creations, featuring a foam craft and a sunny scavenger hunt. Stop by Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to enjoy the fun!  

Parents and Tots come on adventure with us as we experience our senses through play, crafts, and activities at the Museum! For ages 2-4 years. $5 per child. Parent participation and preregistration is required.

A social hour to reminisce about Dawson’s past, while viewing selected photos and film from the DCM collection. All welcome! Refreshments provided.

We Lived, Felt Dawn, Saw Sunset Glow is a concert piece for voice and guitar created by Juno-nominated and Queen’s Diamond Jubilee-awarded composer/playwright Mike Ford.  Described as a “solo troubadour opera,” it was commissioned by Guelph Museums for events commemorating the 80th Anniversary of Liberation in Europe, including this world debut at Backyard Theatre. Conceived as […]