Top 10 Museums in Bay of Quinte, Bay of Quinte

The mandate of DancingMoon Gallery is to provide a venue for Canadian artist. In a unique atmosphere,we are proud to showcase one of a kind art. Located in a century old building overlooking the bay of Quinte on one side and the new art park coming to Deseronto in 2014.Please take the day and come and experience this new and upcoming art community.

The County Museum and Archives provides insights into everyday life from the late eighteenth through the twentieth century and focuses particularly on telling the story of Lennox and Addington County. The story of the settlement and historical development of the Lennox and Addington is highlighted in themed exhibits. A series of monthly programs complement the exhibits and curriculum-based educational programs and extension presentations are offered for school classes. The Archives holds a significant paper collection documenting the ongoing historical settlement and development of the County from its initial settlement by Loyalist exiles at the end of the 18th century. A modern reading room equipped with computer access ports at the reading room tables and digital reader printers offers researchers a wealth of primary, microfilm and published sources for genealogical research. Finding aids to B/M/D in local newspapers and cemeteries and research files are also available.

Imagine being trapped in Macaulay House, with only Museum artifacts and your understanding of Prince Edward County history to help you escape! The year is 1846 and Rev. William Macaulay has fallen behind in paying his servants. A stash of jewelry and precious metals is rumoured to be hidden somewhere in the house - your help is needed to solve a series of clues and puzzles to find it!

The National Air Force Museum of Canada (NAFMC) is proud to honour the heritage of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Discover an aviation history full of valour and tradition through a wide variety of exhibits, interactive activities and displays, including the fully restored World War II Halifax Bomber (the only one of its kind in the world!). Our 16-acre Airpark features both historic and active aircraft on view for an up-close and personal aviation experience. Also in the Airpark are some 11,000 Ad Astra Stones and 35 Monuments that tribute past and current members of the RCAF.

Discover Belleville's Treasure: Glanmore National Historic Site. This grand Victorian mansion serves as both a historic house and community museum. It was built in 1883 for prominent Belleville Banker John Philpot Curran Phillips and his wife Harriet. Glanmore was designated a National Historic Site for its exceptional 2nd Empire style architecture. The historic house has had extensive restoration. The museum exhibits artifacts original to the historic house as well as fine art and decorative objects from the Couldery collection and artifacts that are significant to local history from the Regional collection. The museum is open-year round.