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Lennox and Addington County Museum and Archives

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Record #: KGN1637 Last Full Update: 20 Dec 2018
Names
Alternate Name OCR
Legal Name Lennox and Addington County Museum and Archives
Location & Accessibility
Site Location Behind County Courthouse
Located In Community Napanee
Address & Map
97 Thomas St E
Napanee, ON K7R 4B9
 
View Google Map
Intersection Thomas St E and Adelphi St
Physical Access Partially Accessible - one gallery in old part of building non accessible to wheelchair
Parking Free parking
Description and Services
Description (Service) Displays on different aspects of the county's past * genealogical and archive reference facilities documenting local settlement and development * period covered: from the Loyalist migration in the late 18th century to present times * located in newly renovated county jail * Archive Reading Room in a modern 150th anniversary wing. 
 
* educational programs 
* exhibits 
* historical and genealogical research 
* special events : Tuesday Night at the Museum, Live at the Museum, Music in the Garden, Museum Kids 
* volunteer opportunities 
* selected rentals available 
* small bookshop specialized in local topics 
* courtyard and walled garden 
* Allan Macpherson House, historic house restored to the early 19th century, dedicated to pioneer living, offering special event programming at the House during July and August (building located in the old town - see separate record)
Hours Museum Exhibits and Archives Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm except on statutory holidays * additional hours available for special events
Areas Served Lennox and Addington County
Eligibility No restrictions
Application Visit the website for more information
Languages English
Fees Program - fees vary by program ; Service - some services ; Admission - adults $3; seniors, students $2.50; children up to 12 years, free (2018) ; Method(s) of Payment Accepted - cash, cheque, credit, debit ; Annual passes available for adults and seniors
Service Categories Archives ; Museums
Contact Information
Office Phone 613-354-3027
E-Mail museum@lennox-addington.on.ca
Website www.countymuseum.ca
Social Media Facebook
Primary Contact Stephen Paul, Director, Community and Development Services; Email: spaul@lennox-addington.on.ca
Alternate Contact JoAnne Himmelman, Curator; Email: jhimmelman@lennox-addington.on.ca
Primary Executive Stephen Paul, Director, Community and Development Services
Other Details
Established 1976
Funding Regional / Municipal ; Provincial ; Fees
Resources Website, Museum

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