Ontario Provincial Police

Site: Orillia - Memorial

Service: OPP Museum

Record #: ORI1060
Last Modified: 22 Jun 2026
Last Full Update: 18 Jun 2026

Description

Description (Service)

Museum services bring the history of policing in Ontario to life through immersive experiences:

Exhibits include:

A Legacy Preserved

Explore over 100 years of proud policing tradition, highlighting key milestones that shaped the Ontario Provincial Police.

Real Stories, Real Officers

Step into the past through firsthand accounts from early officers and the communities they served.

Innovation in Action

Learn how OPP advancements have driven progress in investigations and forensic science.

Uniforms Through Time

See the evolution of uniforms and insignia that symbolize service, identity, and pride.

Interactive Experiences for all ages:

  • Kids' Puppet Show
  • Fun, educational storytelling designed to inspire young minds
  • OPP Uniform Photoshoot
    • Step into character and capture the moment in authentic OPP attire

Step Into Policing History - Up Close

Vintage vehicles that once rolled, roared, and patrolled across Ontario:

  • 1931 Henderson Motorcycle
  • Car 1: 1941 Chevrolet Master Deluxe Coupe
  • Temagami Patrol Boat (1949)
  • Car 7-500: 1989 Chevrolet Caprice Cruiser
  • Car 29-100: 2009 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor
  • 1977 Harley-Davidson Police Special

Visit https://www.opp.ca/museum/ for more details.

Service Details

Hours Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
Areas Served Orillia
Eligibility
  • No restrictions to visit
  • 16 years and older to volunteer
  • Application Email opp.museum@opp.ca
    Languages English; French - Reception
    Fees None - Free Admission

    Address and Location

    Located In Community Orillia
    Address & Map
    777 Memorial Ave
    Orillia, ON
    Canada L3V 7V3
    Intersection Hwy 12 and Memorial Ave
    Physical Access Fully Accessible

    Contact Information

    Office Phone 705-329-6889
    E-Mail opp.museum@opp.ca
    Website https://www.opp.ca/museum
    Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ontarioprovincialpolice 
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClv1guXFfJ0wudtzdcHSI_g 
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ontarioprovincialpolice/
    Primary Contact Chris Johnstone, Curator of Museum Operations; Phone: 705-329-6889; Email: opp.museum@opp.ca
    Mailing Address 777 Memorial Ave 
    Orillia, ON 
    Canada L3V 7V3

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