Top 7 Museums in Port Hope, Canada

Primitive Designs is a retail store in Port Hope, Ontario that sells exotic and unique arts and crafts from around the world! Everything is imported and handpicked in over 7 different countries by owners Ron Dacey, Rhonda Cook, and Maximus Dacey. Celebrating their 19th season, Primitive Designs has been nominated for a provincial tourism award, has won Excellence in Local Economic Impact, People's Choice Online, Best Gift Store, and is home to the Big Robots, including a recent addition of a flying pterodactyl! A main attraction in Northumberland County, and Ontario! People come from miles around to browse and purchase Primitive Designs' beautiful handcrafted pieces, and there's something for everybody! We carry everything from Bamboo bars, carvings, masks, drums, and instruments to outdoor decor, pottery, jewelry, and clothing. The warehouse definitely must be seen to be believed.

The shop provides a service for all of the artists in Northumberland County. There is nothing comparable out there. Shop manager Joan Tooke and curator Alexandra Kucharczyk open new shows monthly at the Northumberland Arts Gallery and Shop in Port Hope at 8 Queen Street, beside Dreamers' Cafe. The shop is continuing to operate under a new partnership with Northumberland 89.7 FM.

Impresario Artisan Market is a shopping adventure in hip and contemporary Canadian Apparel, Canadian Handmade Craft, Canadian Art and Design. Located in Historic Downtown Port Hope shopping district.

The Art Emporium by the River is passionate about providing a unique venue for contemporary artists to showcase their work, no matter its format. The Art Emporium by the River has approximately 3,200 square feet of gallery space, with the main gallery downstairs and three galleries upstairs. The Art Emporium by the River refreshes all galleries for the first Thursday of every month which regularly provides our clientele with a fresh look at our artist’s works. At the Art Emporium by the River, we strive to ensure creative diversity throughout our galleries with original works by seasoned professional artists but we also provide opportunities for talented ‘up and comers’ that have developed imaginative and inventive works.