Gravenhurst Museums
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Museums in Gravenhurst, Ontario.
135 years of steamship history is packed into one museum: The Muskoka Steamship Museum. Located in Sagamo Park, visitors learn all about the history of steamships in the Muskoka region. Interactive steam technology exhibits are featured.
Located at Muskoka Wharf, Grace & Speed is an expansive in-water exhibit of working antique boats. See and experience a fleet of steamships, Muskoka's wooden boats, historic Muskoka hotels and the Boathouse.
The Tree Museum is a 200-acre woodland featuring fascinating permanent sculptures that integrate contemporary art into a stunning outdoor environment. Signs and information lead visitors on a self-guided walking tour through the woods to each installation. Hiking boots are recommended.
Over 80 dolls, some dating back to the early 1900s, have made their home at the Doll House Museum in Gravenhurst. Admission is only $1 and appointments are recommended.
Norman Bethune was born in Gravenhurst in 1890. His life was dedicated to improving and advancing the medical world. He researched tuberculosis extensively and also invented a mobile blood transfusion service, among other things. The Bethune Memorial House was his birthplace: the ground floor has been restored to circa 1890, while the second floor features exhibits detailing Bethune's life.










