*NEW* Spring Hours. In Effect April 4 – June 30, 2023
Beginning Tuesday, April 4th both of The Muse facilities will begin spring hours. OPEN Tues-Sat 10am-5pm & CLOSED Sun-Mon.
Notice of Special Hours for April 5, 2023
Please be advised that the Lake of the Woods Museum and the Douglas Family Art Centre will be open special hours on April 5, 2023
New Fall/Winter Hours at The Muse
The Muse is introducing new fall/winter hours at both the Lake of the Woods Museum and the Douglas Family Art Centre!
Admission by Donation during ARTSFEST: July 22-23, 2022
Visit the Lake of the Woods Museum and Douglas Family Art Centre during ARTSFEST and enjoy admission by donation! July 22-23, 2022.
Reopening & February Membership Special
We’ve just opened! A new year of exhibitions, programming and special events lie ahead and we’d love you to be a part of them with us.
Update: Closed to the Public Until January 27th
The Muse (the Lake of the Woods Museum and the Douglas Family Art Centre) will remain closed to the public until January 27th.
City Staff and Council Visit The Muse for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On September 30th, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, staff and members of council from the City Of Kenora visited The Muse.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On September 30th, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, The Muse will be open special hours of 2:30-8:00pm.
Art at the Lake Opens Tomorrow! (Friday, July 24)
We are pleased to announce that the Lake of the Woods Museum and Douglas Family Art Centre will reopen to the public on Friday, July 16th.
Meet Our 2021 Summer Students!
Meet the 2021 MUSE summer students that will be joining our team at the Lake of the Woods Museum and Douglas Family Art Centre.
The Muse is Reopening July 16th
We are pleased to announce that the Lake of the Woods Museum and Douglas Family Art Centre will reopen to the public on Friday, July 16th.
COVID-19 Closure: Sorry, We’re Closed
Due to the COVID-19 shutdown, the Lake of the Woods Museum and Douglas Family Art Centre in Kenora are once again closed to the public.
We’re Open! (By Appointment Only)
The Muse is excited to announce that both the Lake of the Woods Museum and Douglas Family Art Centre will be open by appointment only.
Maud Lewis – Open Now by Appointment Only!
The Maud Lewis exhibition is now open by appointment only at the Douglas Family Art Centre in Kenora, Ontario.
Maud Lewis & Reopening of the Muse!
The team has been hard at work setting up for the Maud Lewis exhibition over the last few days. Here’s a peek behind the scenes!
Safety at The Muse During COVID-19
Read more about the COVID-19 safety measures we are taking at The Muse to ensure the safety of both our visitors, staff, and volunteers.
Welcome Back!
Just in time for the first day of summer, the Muse is pleased to announce that we have reopened to the public! Be sure to drop by and say hello.
Goodbye (For Now)
The Muse staff will be laid off with other non-essential workers of the City of Kenora, effective April 25, in relation to the current COVID-19 situation.
New Acquisitions – April 7, 2020
The Lake of the Woods Museum actively collects material history (photos, clothing, tools, etc.) relating to the Kenora region. Check out our latest acquisitions!