May 2026 - Museum Month

The Town of Arnprior Proclaims Museum Month” (May 2026)

Whereas the 700+ museums, art galleries, and heritage sites, and the over 9,000 museum workers and 35,000 volunteers contribute to Ontario’s $26 billion cultural sector;

and Whereas museums, as trusted local organizations, create healthy and connected communities, and by ensuring all Ontarians have access to culture and heritage, inspire lifelong learning;

and Whereas museums promote growth and build local economies by welcoming tourists in every community across the province; and Whereas this month provides an opportunity to raise awareness for the vital role museums, museum workers and volunteers have in their communities and celebrate their contributions to community wellbeing, tourism, education, and learning;

and Whereas May is Museum Month to highlight museums as centers of education, innovation and cultural understanding in our communities;

and Whereas The Town of Arnprior is hosting various events in the Month of May to celebrate and showcase the Arnprior & District Museum, including:

• May 17 | 1-3 pm - Drop Spindle/Wheel Workshop - Introduction to drop spindle and wheel spinning methods.

• May 24 | 1-3 pm - Wheel/Drop Spindle Workshop – Follow up workshop to develop skills and about spinning different yarns for socks, sweaters, or weaving.

• May 31 | 1-3 pm- Fleece Prep Workshop – Introduction workshop on learning different ways of washing and preparing wool for spinning and weaving.

• May 30 | 11 am – 7 pm - Noche Vibes – Explore the healing arts from a range of traditions with local practitioners: breathwork, dance and movement, sound baths, music and food.

Therefore I, Mayor Lisa McGee, do hereby proclaim May 2026 as “Museum Month” in the Town of Arnprior, and encourage all residents and tourists to visit our local Arnprior & District Museum, in May and throughout the year.