About the Museum
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Located on the waterfront in Gananoque, Ontario, The Thousand Islands Boat Museum (TIBM) is a hands-on Museum where history becomes something that can be touched, built, and experienced.
The Museum includes a Boatbuilding Shop, a Children's Activity Center, Exhibit Galleries, and an ongoing outreach program at the GISS High School during the school year. Current staff include: 2 full-time positions, (Executive Director and Museum Manager); 1 part-time, year-round position (General/Facilities Manager); and summer student positions during the summer months.
While the 4 buildings house Museum operations and programs, the Museum's collection of antique boats are showcased on the docks as live exhibits. The Museum also hosts festivals and events, and is working to develop boating and sailing programs to the region's youth.
The vision of the TIBM is to bring the heritage of the St. Lawrence River, the 1000 Islands, and the magic spirit of the region to life.
The Thousand Islands Boat Museum brings the heritage of the St. Lawrence River, the Thousand Islands, and the magic spirit of the region to life.
With the River as central theme, the Museum brings history to life through boats.
Visitors leave the Museum having experienced a part of this special place by riding in the boats that are the river connection, helping to restore boats, viewing the collection of antique boats that have been on the river for generations, learning about the people who built these boats, wandering through re-created island cottages, and hearing the stories of people whose lives are (and have been) centered around the river. Learn More
The Museum is privately funded by donations and with contributions from various levels of government.
The non-profit organization is governed by the Canadian Non-Profit Corporations Act, and is a registered Charity with the Canada Revenue Agency.
The organization is managed by board members who are all volunteers. They must follow the stringent rules imposed by Industry Canada and the Canadian Revenue Agency.
The team consists of community members, volunteers, sponsors and employees.
Thanks to all of them !
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Bringing the heritage of the St. Lawrence River, the 1000 Islands, and the magic spirit of the region to life.