The Museum’s 2026 summer exhibit "The Story of McArthur Island" invites you to explore the landscapes, industries, people, and enduring mysteries of this unique island at the center of Carleton Place.Journey back in time along the river, across the “back bridges,” and into the layered history of McArthur Island this summer.
The Annual General Meeting of the Carleton Place and Beckwith Historical Society will take place on Sunday, April 12 at 1 pm. James Mikulasik, co-owner of the Tri Century Mill on McArthur Island, will be our guest speaker. James will share with us his experiences in transforming this 1870 stone mill. He will discuss the ... Read more
Local collector, author and toy expert Bruce Toshack will be in the Museum on Sunday, March 22 to show off some favourite toys and tell us all about the history of toys in Canada! Join us for a fun, educational and playful afternoon. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by etransfer to cpbmuseum@outlook.com or ... Read more
