Museum of Atikokan
We welcome visitors from near and far to explore the history of Atikokan.
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Museum of Atikokan
Our history runs deep! The highlight of our collection is the Steep Rock Iron Mine exhibit.
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Blog Introduction
Blog postings are about the exhibits and the history of Atikokan and area. Many, many visitors comment on their surprise at the extent of the collection and the history they find in Atikokan. It is my hope that virtual visitors will find an interesting and...
The Challenge of Teaching
It was 1925, and as Andrew Clement explained in “The Bell and the Book” he needed a teaching position, and the community around Miscampbell School Section No. 1 needed a teacher. In describing his first teaching experience, readers are taken back in time to the stark...
Music in the Home
Without music, life would be a mistake–Fredrich Nietzsche, Twilight of the Idols Imagine the excitement, the sheer headiness of playing music on a phonograph in the 1920s! A favourite recording at your finger tips. No need to learn the music, master the skill of...
Shed Rec a painting by Mari (Mary) A. Hegler 1915 – 2010
The experience of living in the north has inspired many residents to express the profound affect of their surroundings in various media. Shed Rec is an inspired painting. The vibrant colours, and the rustic content takes the visitor's mind to remote work camps and...
Atikokan Museum Mysteries … not just for children
Each year there is something new for visitors to the Atikokan Museum. New exhibits, artifacts that have been in storage or newly donated. Children are always welcome, and we consider how they view all the history we have in Atikokan. Admittedly, a bit much, even...
There is a park bench waiting for you
The new exhibit for 2020 covers a century of education in Atikokan and area. Located at the museum entrance, the visitors can easily come to see only the featured exhibit. In fact, one exhibit at a time is recommended as it allows time to fully absorb the content. The...
Welcoming visitors in 2020 to the Atikokan Museum
Happily planning to greet Atikokanites from far and wide in the summer of 2020, I have been preparing an exhibit about education in Atikokan. It is clear from comments, Atikokan is a great place to be a kid! The material and inspiration for this exhibit has been...
Visit the Museum
The Museum is organized for self-guided tours, context labels describe the relevance of the exhibits. The ongoing addition of local character histories emphasizes the many endeavours and achievements of this community.
On Street Exhibits and the Historial Park
Large artifacts are on display throughout the Town of Atikokan along with descriptive labels. Best viewed on a walking tour, additional features of the town are located on the walking tour map.
Archival & Artifact Collection
Visitors are welcome, appointments are recommended for research projects. A small fee will be charged for providing copies of documents.
A great deal of Atikokan history has been collected by Charles Dobie. His website, atikokanhistory.org affords the reader a rewarding visit to the social history of Atikokan.
DONATIONS
We are the proud custodians of the history of Atikokan and area. The Museum of Atikokan is supported by grant funding and the Town of Atikokan. Financial donations are gratefully accepted and go a long way to help with the care and conservation of our history. Donations can be made by e-transfer to finance@atikokan.ca. Please indicate the donation is intended for the Museum at the time of the e-transfer.
IN MEMORIAM AND IN HONOUR DONATIONS
If you would like to make a donation to the Museum of Atikokan in memory of or to honour a loved one, please indicate the name of the person the donation commemorates and the name and address of the person to whom acknowledgment should be sent. All donations of $10 or more are acknowledged with an income tax receipt.