Celebrate International Museum Day

Celebrate International Museum Day on Monday, May 18 with Kawartha Lakes Public Library by exploring local museums for free with your library card.

The Library offers a variety of museum and community passes through our Library of Things, making it easy to discover history, culture, and hands-on learning experiences across the region.

Explore the old jail at Kawartha Lakes Museum & Archives

One of the highlights in our collection is the Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives.

This pass provides:

• free admission for a family
• up to 2 adults and 4 children

Located in Lindsay, the museum offers a look into the stories, people, and heritage of Kawartha Lakes. It is a great option for a family outing close to home.

More Museums to Explore

Your library card also gives you access to passes for other nearby museums, including:

• Canadian Canoe Museum
• Kawartha Settlers' Village
• Lang Pioneer Village Museum
• ROM (Royal Ontario Museum)

Each destination offers a unique experience from interactive exhibits to historical buildings and outdoor spaces.

How to Borrow a Pass

Borrowing a museum pass is simple:

• place a hold through the library’s online catalogue
• when your hold is ready, pick it up at your selected branch
• enjoy your visit
• share your feedback and photos with us (optional)

Passes are popular, so hold wait times can be lengthy. Please return your pass as soon as possible so others can enjoy it too.

Whether you are discovering local history for the first time or planning a family day trip, museum passes are a great way to explore more at no cost. For more information and to browse available passes, visit our Community and Park Passes webpage.