The R. Tait McKenzie Memorial Museum

Mill of Kintail

Ramsay Concession 8, Mississippi Mills, ON K0A 1A0

Mill of Kintail Museum, set in an 1830 grist mill, showcases the life and work of Dr. R. Tait McKenzie, poet Ethel McKenzie, and James Naismith, inventor of basketball. Explore art, history, and collections in a scenic riverside setting.

Historic mill museum featuring Dr. R. Tait McKenzie, Ethel McKenzie, and James Naismith collections.

CLOSED for the season. We’ll OPEN again on May 16, 2026.

Updated · Mis à jour — May 7, 2026

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