The Kawartha Lakes Culture Team invites you to the third installment of Connections and Conversation, in partnership with Alison Drummond, Executive Director of the Ontario Museum Association, for a discussion on the topic: Why Museums Matter.

Alison will explore the ongoing relevance and importance of museums in our society. Her presentation will delve into the evolving landscape of government priorities at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels, highlighting what is shifting and what remains constant. She will examine how these policy changes and continuities impact museums—both in terms of funding and strategic direction—as well as the broader implications for the communities they serve. Through this discussion, Alison aims to shed light on the role museums play in public life and how they can adapt to meet the needs of a changing world.