Eva Brook Donly Museum & Archives - Simcoe, Ontario - History Museums on Waymarking.com

The permanent exhibit is in the house. According to the museum's website, (visit link) Thomas Jefferson Mulkins purchased the property in 1842 and by 1848 he had built this house for himself, his wife and his eight children.

The Mulkins family owned the home until approximately 1921 when Charles Nelles purchased the home. Nelles owned the property for a brief period of time until A.W. Donly and his wife Eva Brook Donly purchased the home in 1924. Eva Brook Donly, a famous local artist, donated the home to the Town of Simcoe in 1941 to become a Museum of Art and Antiquities.

The main floor consists of a Butler’s Pantry, formal Dining Room, and a front and back Parlour. These rooms are interpreted as the Mulkins home from the mid-1800s. The second floor has the 1800s Master Bedroom and hallway. The other bedrooms have been converted into a studio space to showcase the artwork and life of Eva Brook Donly.

Admission is by donation.

Theme: local cultural history and genealogical archives Street Address: 109 Norfolk Street South, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada, N3Y 2W3 Hours of Operation: Tuesday to Friday: 1 pm – 4 pm There may be Saturday hours during the summer - check with the museum. Cost: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Museum Size: Small Relevant Web Site: [Web Link] Food Court: Not Listed Gift Shop: Not Listed

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