Museum of Atikokan

We welcome visitors from near and far to explore the history of Atikokan.

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Museum of Atikokan

Museum of Atikokan

Our history runs deep! The highlight of our collection is the Steep Rock Iron Mine exhibit.

Museum of Atikokan

6 days ago

Museum of Atikokan
The Museum would like to share this photograph of Atikokan's Women's Curling Team, ca.1954.Front Row: Unknown, Jean Rasi, Deane Bodnar, Olga Bundza-HackmanBack Row: Carol Lefko, Marie Warren, Ethel Broski, Barb Cain ... See MoreSee Less

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With Hallowe'en tomorrow, the Museum would like to share this photograph of a Hallowe'en Party from the early 1900s. According to the information on the back, this photograph was taken at Atikokan School Section No.1, the current site of Clark Street School. The building featured in this photograph was later moved by Tom Rawn to the corner of White and Front Street where it would become Palmer's General Store from 1920-1925 and Johnston's General Store from 1925-1945. This photograph was donated to the Museum in 2023 by Nancy Fotheringham. ... See MoreSee Less

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The Museum of Atikokan features a comprehensive history of the community, organized along a basic time line, beginning with geological history. The emergence of an iron ore boom town, and a vibrant community that developed a rich cultural life, comprises the greatest number of exhibits.

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.

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On Street Exhibits and the Historial Park

The Historical Park is adjacent to the museum, accessible by a foot bridge. The park features outdoor exhibits of logging and mining equipment: The Shevlin-Clarke Logging Locomotive, a lumber camp water wagon, a Barringer Brake or Crazy Wheel, an ore-crushing Stamp Mill, a logging raft capstan and a dredge anchor.

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.

Atikokan Walking Tour

Archival & Artifact Collection

The Atikokan Museum collects and cares for records related to Atikokan and area, and facilitates access for members of the public. The largest part of the collection are the materials related to the Steep Rock Iron Range, and the history of mining in this area. We collect objects relevant to Atikokan’s unique history. Only a portion of the collection is on display, new exhibits appear regularly.

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.