Insider's Look at Ontario Museums

Aerial view of Backus Mill and Backus Heritage Village in Port Rowan.

This video is about the Battle of Backus Mill. The War of 1812 Re-enactment is an annual event held at the Backus Heritage Conservation Area near...

Watching passersby as they look up at the door's tapestry ... wondering if they should risk climbing the stairs to find out what is actually...

  The Royal Canadian Rifle Regiment (RCRR) uniform is a true Canadian artefact because the RCRR was created to solve the issue of increased...

Did you know that we are more than just cheese? Besides having a large collection of cheese making artifacts and other agricultural implements, the...

The first man to sign the American Declaration of Independence -- John Hancock -- also signed the military commission for Thomas Ingersoll while he...

In 1866 three local cheese makers got together to hatch a plan to sell their product in England. The chief concern was how to gather attention for...

Accession Number: 991.21.4I chose this object from our collection because I find clothing, especially trends from throughout the 18th, 19th and 20th...

Accession Number- 988.32.13Dimensions- 8.9cm x 6.4cmI chose this artifact because, as a Canadian sports fan, no athlete set the stage for Canadian...

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Take a look at our 2019 feature exhibition, The Vintage Catwalk, as our Community Engagement co-ordinator Lisa highlights some of her favourite...

One of the reasons I love history is because of the connections it forges with people and events that happened many years ago.  For me these...

From our historic houses, to engaging exhibits, heritage gardens, and our dedicated staff and volunteers, the Oshawa Museum is AWESOME. Very...

Watch as skilled artisans build a rope ladder!

The 1901 Neff Steam Buggy makes the claim to fame as the oldest existing Ontario-made automobile, as well as arguably the second oldest existing...

The annual Arabella's Pie Social isn't just about enjoying pie! Come and enjoy the beautiful gardens and trees amid the heritage buildings at...

South Grey Museum has fun indoors and out - our popular toboggan run in Memorial Park draws residents and visitors alike.

The Ontario Regiment Museum hosts Ontario's largest Military show each year. Visit the Museum on AQUINO TANK DAY to see live demonstrations...

The O'Brien Trophy was the main prize for the National Hockey Association which was started in 1909 by M.J. O'Brien - an enterprener ...

            This is a bronze angel given to a First Hussars tank crew after they had stopped to help untangle the bells...

A magic lantern was an early form of a projector originally used for entertainment and educational purposes.  It was invented in the 17th...

Heritage Mississauga is proud to present a new addition to our video series with a video about a historic arterial road in Ontario. This is...

This video introduces viewers to the history of the former Moore Township, now part of St. Clair Township.

The Canadian Canoe Museum is a canoe place, but it is also a people place. Sustained by many hearts, many hands, and many voices; who wish to say...

Our summer visitors!