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This museum, also called the Mineral Captial Museum, has over 300 different local minerals on display. Explains historical involvement of area in gemology and also geological diversity of region. Home to the annual Rockhound Gemboree. Open year round.
Address: 32 Station Street Bancroft ON K0L 1C0
 1 613 332-1513
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Explore Dorset’s past with displays, stories, artifacts and photographs at this museum, which also provides trail access to a nearby lookout point that give a panoramic view of the region. Admission is free.
Address: . Dorset ON Canada P0A 1E0
1 705 766-2814
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North Hastings Heritage Museum
This museum is situated in a log building that dates back to 1879 and once belonged to a lumber company. A tour of the museum will reveal several carefully reconstructed rooms that are reminiscent of Bancroft’s past. Artifacts contained in the museum include logging and agricultural tools, dental and medical equipment, costumes, picture, documents and minerals that all reflect the History of this wilderness town.
Address: Station Street Bancroft ON Canada K0L 1C0
1 613 332-1884
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The first Red Cross outpost in Ontario was opened here, in Wilberforce, in 1922. It was also the first hospital in the Haliburton Highlands region. Today, visitors can browse artifacts and displays, listen to stories and take in events to promote community history. Open daily in July and August.
Address: 2314 Loop Road Wilberforce ON Canada K0L 3C0
1 705 448-2018
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This museum focuses on the accomplishments and history of the settlers of this area, both of Aboriginal and European descent. Buildings include several log cabins and the Reid House, a typical town dwelling reflecting home life at beginning of the 20th century. Open year round.
Address: Glebe Park, Bayshore Acres Road Haliburton ON
 Send an Email (2) 1 705 457-2760
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