Findlay’s Limited of Carleton Place was once a household name in much of Canada. On May 24, 2025, The Carleton Place and Beckwith Museum will open “Findlay’s Foundry: Moulding Our Town”, an exhibition celebrating the foundry and the family. David Findlay of Paisley, Scotland, arrived in the village of Carleton Place in 1858. Trained as ... Read more

You’ve been asking! We’re hosting a Junk and Disorderly Sale on Saturday, February 22, 2025. These sales are major fundraisers for the museum, but they are also so much fun and a great way to chase away the February Blues! As always, there will be lots of vintage goodies and interesting previously loved items. Sale ... Read more

As part of #doorsopencarletonplace on Saturday, September 14 we’re hosting a Vintage and Collectibles sale. Come ready to shop for unique and rare items and support your local museum!

Ages 6 to 12. Parents and Guardians to stay for session. August 4th: Seeds and Soils! August 11th: Growing your own food August 18th: Native plants and winged things (pollinator gardens) August 25th: Flower arranging for kids Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, RSVP to cphorticulture@gmail.com Provided by the Carleton ... Read more

Ages 6 to 12. Parents and Guardians to stay for session. August 4th: Seeds and Soils! August 11th: Growing your own food August 18th: Native plants and winged things (pollinator gardens) August 25th: Flower arranging for kids Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, RSVP to cphorticulture@gmail.com Provided by the Carleton ... Read more

Explore the riverfront industries of Carleton Place in this walk alongside the Mississippi River. Woollen, flour and lumber mills all flourished here, run by water power. Along the way you’ll learn about the men behind the mills and their families that stayed to settle in Carleton Place. Tickets $20 each. Reserve your spot by etransfer ... Read more

Ages 6 to 12. Parents and Guardians to stay for session. August 4th: Seeds and Soils! August 11th: Growing your own food August 18th: Native plants and winged things (pollinator gardens) August 25th: Flower arranging for kids Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, RSVP to cphorticulture@gmail.com Provided by the Carleton ... Read more

Join us on a delightful adventure as we venture down the rabbit hole for an afternoon filled with fun and excitement! Bring your own picnic and blanket – we’ll contribute the popcorn, and lemonade. Join in Alice in Wonderland-inspired activities! This will be a fun afternoon of music, displays, lawn games, books, snacks, crafts and ... Read more