About

Ontario Museum of History & Art 

The Ontario Museum of History & Art is a facility of the City of Ontario’s Department of Museum, Arts & Culture. From developing exhibitions, to engaging visitors through educational experiences, and events that inspire creative action, the Museum is an anchor to the growing downtown arts district. 

The Museum is uniquely housed in Ontario’s former City Hall, a historical landmark funded by the Works Progress Administration, completed in 1937. In 2023, the Museum achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the highest national recognition afforded to the nation’s museums.  

The Ontario Museum of History & Art preserves, interprets and celebrates the history and cultural heritage of Ontario and the surrounding area.