The Nipissing Township Museum is a complex of three buildings in the village of Nipissing, at 4363 Highway 654. It was established in 1974 to mark the 100th anniversary of the Nipissing Road, and it tells the story of the settlers who built their lives in this part of Ontario. The museum is open in the summer, and admission is by donation.
The heart of the museum is a log church that is more than a century old. The church is an artifact in its own right. When the first settlers had cleared their land and built their farmsteads, one of their first thoughts was to build a place of worship. This church held its first sermon in 1882. It started as a Methodist church and later became Anglican. Inside, the church now holds dozens of historic treasures. There is a rare Loyal Orange Lodge drum that was used in Twelfth of May parades. There is military memorabilia honouring local men and women who served in both world wars. There is an old style barber chair, a pulpit, and an organ.
The second building is known as the Hardware Store. It was built about 25 years ago to look like an old time shop, and it holds agricultural tools and implements. It is also used for demonstrations of early skills. The third building is the Old Fashioned Candy Shoppe, which opened in 2017 and is a hit with children. It looks like a general store from long ago, with an antique cash register and staff in period costume. The shelves are full of retro candy, from candy sticks and jellybeans to licorice and toffee. There is also a Blacksmith and Cobbler exhibit with old tools. It is a charming stop for anyone interested in local history.