Coldwater Museum
Record #:
ORI0372
Last Modified:
23 Apr 2025
Last Full Update:
22 Apr 2025
Description
| Description (Service) | Displays historical artifacts. The back room was the original house built in the 1840's by Archibald Woodrow, an early Scottish settler. Various special events offered throughout the year. The museum site welcomes day visitors. Picnic tables are located on the museum grounds and there are handicapped-accessible washrooms. Open fires, alcohol and camping are not permitted without authorization from the Board of Directors. |
Service Details
| Public Comments | Closes for the winter; reopens in May each year. |
| Hours | Tue-Sat 10 am-4 pm, May-Sep |
| Areas Served | Oro-Medonte ; Severn ; Tay |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Drop in or call for information |
| Languages | English; French |
| Fees | Admission - by donation |
Address and Location
| Site Location | Left off Hwy 12 at traffic light at Woodrow Rd |
| Located In Community | Severn |
| Address & Map | 1474 Woodrow Rd Severn, ON Canada L0K 1E0 |
| Intersection | Woodrow Road and Coldwater Road |
| Physical Access | Partially Accessible ; Homestead is partially accessible; Outbuildings are accessible, Washrooms are Handicapped Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 705-955-1930 |
| rpturnour@gmail.com | |
| Website | www.coldwatermuseum.com |
| Social Media | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Coldwater-Canadiana-Museum/100028403306772/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coldwatercanadiana/ |
| Primary Contact | Patricia Turnour, Curator; Phone: 705-534-4717; Email: rpturnour@gmail.com |
| Alternate Contact | Patricia Turnour, Curator; Phone: 705-534-4717; Email: rpturnour@gmail.com |
| Mailing Address | c/o Coldwater Canadiana Heritage Museum; PO Box 125 Coldwater, ON Canada L0K 1E0 |