Sault Ste Marie Museum

Northern Ontario


Occupying the old post office dating from 1906, this three-story museum is a tribute to the early 1900s, detailing the town's history from several perspectives. The Discovery Gallery is geared toward children and the Skylight Gallery is a must-see. An interactive timeline from prehistory to the 1960s incorporates the local historical society's unique collection of preserved fossils and relics.


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