ABOUT US
Standing on what was the main site of the 1000
Islands Railway, the Arthur Child Heritage Museum,
named for its founder, is located on the waterfront,
in the heart of Gananoque. Its picturesque location
and beautiful architecture provide visitors with a spot
to experience and remember the rich history and
culture of the 1000 Islands.
CONTACT
Phone: (613) 382-2535
Fax: (613) 382-2912
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.1000islandsheritagemuseum.com
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Which in-Museum educational program options
would you like to incorporate into your group
visit?
First Peoples
Early Settlers
Animals and Their habitats
At Risk/Endangered species
The Arthur Child Heritage Museum welcomes
visitors of all abilities. Please indicate any learning
styles or needs that will help us ensure every
visitor achieves an optimal and enjoyable
experience.
Please fax this form to (613) 382-2912
LEARN
PLAY
INTERACT
At the Arthur Child Heritage Museum of
the 1000 Islands, our goal is to provide
teachers and students with an exciting
and interactive experience that will
encourage pride and interest in the
history, culture and ecology of the
community of Gananoque, and the 1000
Islands region.
All programming is designed and
Ontario Elementary Curriculum and is
made universally accessible with
adjustments for learning styles or levels
of development.
PLAY
OUR MISSION AND GOALS
What we do
Programming
The First Peoples: The Garden of the Great Spirit
and the First Nations of Gananoque and the 1000
Islands
Homes in Nature: Animals and their Habitats
Protecting Local Wildlife: Endangered and At Risk
Species
Early Settlers: A Day in the Life
Located within walking
distance of the Gananoque
Playhouse, and nestled
within the Historic 1000
Islands Village on the
water front, the Museum
is your perfect destination
for class �ield trips!
INTERACT
YOUR MUSEUM EXPERIENCE
LEARN
Products and Services
founder Arthur Child’s wife Mary, is the
school meeting.
Our diverse exhibits and engaging
suit the curriculum needs of all
students and grades.
In class presentations or “Museum in a
Box” that focus on the history of
Canada and the 1000 Islands, as well as
the vibrant wildlife and ecology that
make Gananoque and the St. Lawrence
so unique!
With our large rotunda as well as
numerous outdoor picnic areas we can
accommodate everyone for lunch as
well as cater any event for you!