Muskoka Discovery Centre
Dive into adventure and discovery any time of year! Book admission and check out our exciting schedule of events.
For inquiries about weddings, private events, or group bookings (20 or more), we’d love to hear from you! Call us at 705-687-6667 or email MDC@realmuskoka.com . Let us help you create your memories!
Ignite Your Imagination
Discover our unique museum, a place where curiosity thrives and imaginations soar, welcoming visitors from all ages. As you wander through our captivating exhibits and galleries, you’ll uncover the rich tapestry of Muskoka’s history and culture.
Our Galleries
The Muskoka Story
A unique experience combining three amazing and insightful world-class exhibits: Misko-Aki, Evolving Muskoka, and Wanda III.
Water Gallery
Water is Life is all about the Indigenous relationship with water. This exhibit highlights the significant role of women as recognized “Water Keepers” in the protection and nurturing of water.
Through interactive displays, stunning visuals, and hands-on exhibits, visitors gain a deeper appreciation for the lakes, rivers, and wetlands that define Muskoka’s landscape and lifestyle.
Explore how water has shaped the lives of Indigenous peoples, early settlers, and modern communities. From traditional canoe-building techniques to the evolution of boating in the region, the gallery brings to life the stories of those who have lived, worked, and played on these waters for generations.
Whether you’re discovering the ecological importance of Muskoka’s watersheds or learning about the engineering marvels that helped develop the region, the Water Gallery invites guests of all ages to connect with the environment in new and meaningful ways.
Grace & Speed Boathouse
Discover our outstanding collection of Canoes & Rowing Skiffs and their stories, interactive Antique & Classic Boat Society story, Boat Show Posters, all surrounded by elegance and beauty you will see with each visit.
KidZone Engagement Gallery
Based on the S.T.E.A.M learning principles, KidZone creates a space for hands-on activities and programming in our 5 zones: “Laugh, Learn, Explore, Discover” as you “play to learn and learn to play.”
