As a mature couple we enjoyed an hour in the museum. plenty of well presented material. It is particulaly well laid out for children.
We've been a couple of times to this museum over the past couple of years, once was during a family day activity day - which had lots of other activities going on at the station as well as in the museum. Today we were visiting Orillia and had some extra time so we thought we would pop by. We were visiting with four kids - ranging from 4-8. We stayed for about 1 hour and in that time I was allowed to look around while the kids mainly stayed in the kids zone and went through all of the activities. There were some nice little activities for them as well as a puppet show for me at the end performed by the kids :)
Took my grandson for a visit and was disappointed. There are a few old police cruisers to see plus whatever use to be in some police vaults.There should be more inter active displays for the younger visitors.
If you are interested in some recent history, there is a bit here, although focused in a small area of knowledge. Interesting, some neat displays.
the reason I went was to see the old police cars. it was worth the drive itself. There was lots to choose from in the gift shop something for everybody whether your a hat type of person or shirts or just little things. I here maybe 2 years ago so ignore the date of visit
Some interesting displays, a few interactive kid things, and some old police vehicles. 30 minutes will cover it, but it's free an interesting diversion on a rainy day at the cottage.
It was cool to see some what was there: old cruisers, equipment and such. But I would have expected a lot more. There must be a ton of stuff in the archives. However, as always, it costs a lot to organize it all, and nobody knows about this place anyway.
My daughter had fun here. just a time filler. nothing spectacular though. If you need to blow 30 minutes to an hour and you have an interest in the OPP, then you might like it.
Be prepared to spend some time there. Lots of history & interesting stories. The staff have a wealth of knowledge & there are many exhibits which they can explain in detail.There's a cafeteria serving breakfast & lunch & also a shop selling memorabilia & clothing, caps etc.
Anyone who is curious at all about the history and evolution of the OPP should take advantage of the museum.