Tours
Combining Art & Education Since 1965
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.
Self-guided Tours
Visitors should allow themselves approximately 45 minutes to complete a self-guided tour.
Guided Tours
Guided tours are available for groups and individuals. In general, reserve an hour for your tour. To arrange a tour for your group please contact us at 807-597-6585
On Street Exhibits and the Historical 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.