Heritage Policy Statement of the Town of Fort Frances
· The Town of Fort Frances recognizes the value of its cultural

heritage to its own community and to visitors to the community;

· We recognize the value of maintaining, protecting, and
presenting the legacy left by our predecessors for our children and in
turn, their children;

· We recognize the value of presenting our story to visitors from
both educational and entertainment perspectives to optimize tourism
opportunities;

· The Town of Fort Frances is committed to maintaining,
protecting, preserving and promoting its cultural heritage.
Adopted by Council of the Town of Fort Frances 2004
Press Release - June 21, 2007

Fort Frances Museum at the Heart of the Community

On July 1st of 1978, the doors opened to
the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre. After being in the library
for a number of years and establishing the Lookout Tower Museum, a
museum committee established in 1975 proceeded with finding a home for
a museum. When the building at 259 Scott Street was deemed available,
the committee saw the future of the museum. A public campaign and
support from the Town Council realized the vision of a permanent museum.

The Fort Frances Museum collects, preserves, researches, exhibits and
interprets the artifacts that depict the story of man and nature as it
relates to the history of Fort Frances and the surrounding Rainy River
District...........More Info.

WHAT WE DO…

Collecting- The Fort Frances
Museum contains a vast collection of photographs and artifacts related
to the history of Fort Frances and the Rainy River District. These
artifacts and specimens depict the past and the development of the area
in terms of natural resources, first nations, exploration, settlement
and people, industry and cultural achievement.

Preserving: The Museum meets
standards and procedures for proper handling, storage exhibition,
packing and transport of artifacts to best preserve the collection
How to care for your own personal museum of family treasures.

(Link www.preservation.gc.ca)
Research: The Museum carries out
research in three general areas- local history, the collection,
exhibits, programs and publications. Local history includes geography,
natural history, archaelogy, geneaology, ethnology, and the social,
commerical and industrial history of the Rainy River District.
Research Policy

Education & Interpretation Programs:
The Museum delivers public programs, Special Events and Exhibit
Programming and a School Education Program. Education Programs meet
Curriculum Requirements of the Ontario Ministry of Education. Youth
Groups and Special Interest groups are invited to participate in a
variety of special public programs offered reqularily or organized by
request.
2007 Fees
Exhibits:
Museum exhibits feature a seasonal look at life in Fort Frances. From
the earliest people to a growing community, spring, summer, fall and
winter have effected the activities and developments of the town.
Museum
exhibits explore the role of the forest and Rainy River had in the
development of the area. Main topics include Natural History, First
Nations, Fur Traders, Pioneers, Forest Industry and community
development and growth. Regional and local artists and traveling
exhibits are featured on a regular schedule.
Building Community:
The Museum is an active member of the community. Through the years we
have participated in events with the BIA, Chamber, FITS, and community
arts organizations.