• Princeton and District Museum - Ontario
  • Welcome to the Official Website for the Princeton and District Museum located in Princeton, Ontario

  • Our Hours:
  • Sunday: CLOSED
  • Monday: 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Tuesday: CLOSED
  • Wednesday: CLOSED
  • Thursday: CLOSED
  • Friday: CLOSED
  • Saturday: 10:00am - 1:00pm
  • Please call to schedule an appointment to see archival information or gallery:
    Princeton and District Museum: 519-458-8392 or Peggy: 519-458-4083
  • Interesting Facts In 1978, archaeologists excavated the site in Princeton of an 800-year-old Amerindian village of the Glen Meyer tribe.

Latest News & Events

Girl Guides History

October 23/1913 First troop of Girl Guides was formed and registered as Co. No 1 Princeton Guides. A Captain, two Lieutenants and 18 members.

In 1954 Co. No 1 Princeton Guide troops raised money through community paper drives and selling the same Girl Guide Cookies we all enjoy to this day. The troop won second prize in an all Canadian contest and received a prize of $250.00.

Girl Guides and Brownies continued in Princeton under the leadership of many volunteers willing to give of their time until the year 2000.


February 2025 - Family Histories
We just added 200 Family histories from Princeton and District Area

Come in and check to see if we have your surname. We will continue to add more families as information becomes available
Don't see your surname? We would be glad to add you. Bring us your information and pictures and we will be happy to make up a history for your family in our collection
Contact Information: gmgurney69@gmail.com


Princeton History Plaques

Come visit the Museum and immerse yourself in Princeton's history. We have several plaques of Princeton in the 1900's - Churches, buildings that have burnt down, main street, a train derailement and more. They are amazing to see in person. If you are interested in Sponsoring a plaque, please let us know, we would love to have more.

Here are a few to pique your interest:

Bordens

Main Street Princeton

Methodist Church Visit our New Page "Displays/Exhibits"

It contains pictures of at all our permanent displays and exhibits. To get the full experience you'll have to see them in person. Come visit us soon!

  • Free Movie Nights! (Courtesy of the Princeton Public Library)

    FREE Movies in the plush 45 seat Princeton Theatre! Popcorn provided, only water in the theatre please.
    See our Free Movie Night section for what movies are playing

Favourite Quote

"If you don't know history, then you don't know anything. You are a leaf that doesn't know it is part of a tree." - Michael Crichton