Schneider Haus National Historic Site - Kitchener
Coverlet, ca. 1879
Coverlet, ca. 1879Anonymous169 cm x 235 cm1994.012.015 This coverlet is from the Fred and Dora-Mae Blayney collection of 15 coverlets, which was...
Aurora Museum & Archives - Aurora
Aurora Canada’s Birthday Town Stein/Mug – 1985
Aurora Canada’s Birthday Town stein/mug – 1985Accession #: 2015.22.14Dimensions: 5.5 inches tall, 2.75 inches in diameter, holds 12.5 ozCurator:...
Multicultural History Society of Ontario - Toronto
“Ship’s Log” Newsletter
Canada has a long and proud history of being a haven for all manner of refugees and displaced people, especially those who have lost their homes on...
Vision Fellowship - Etobicoke
X-mas Seal Painting
The 4th X-mas seal painting (1935-1936) This museum is about love stories of Canadian Christian missionaries who loved Koreans more than Koreans...
Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum - Ottawa
Descend into history, 75 feet underground
History. Education. Art.Find it all at the Diefenbunker, 75 feet underground.We invite you to descend into history and experience the variety of...
Upper Canada Village - Morrisburg
Uncrating of newly restored Harry Horwood stained glass windows
In August of 2012, Upper Canada Village, in conjunction with Northern Art Glass, had restored two 19th century stained glass windows from the home of...
Red earthenware crock, circa 1750, from McDiarmid family.
In July of 2012, Upper Canada Village was given a painted red earthenware crock that had belonged to the last surving members of a family that had...
TV commercial for Upper Canada Village
A television commecial for Upper Canada Village, Morrisburg, Ontario.
Oshawa Museum - Oshawa
#MuseumFromHome Vintage Catwalk
Take a look at our 2019 feature exhibition, The Vintage Catwalk, as our Community Engagement co-ordinator Lisa highlights some of her favourite...
A Telegram From A Father of Confederation
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...
The Oshawa Museum is AWESOME
From our historic houses, to engaging exhibits, heritage gardens, and our dedicated staff and volunteers, the Oshawa Museum is AWESOME. Very...
Huron County Museum - Goderich
Huron County Museum - Ontario's West Coast
Take a tour of the Huron County Museum with Assistant Curator, Elizabeth French-Gibson. Produced for Ontario's West Coast.
Station Gallery - Whitby
You are SG
Donor Love - Thank you to our amazing and generous donors! We simply could not do what we do without you. And yes, we love our donors! Take a...
Oakville Museum - Oakville
Inside the Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate
A view inside the library and sitting rooms at Erchless Estate.
Homer Watson House and Gallery - Kitchener
Homer Watson in the Main Gallery
This photo shows Watson in the Main Gallery. Did you know that Watson added the Main Gallery to the original house in 1906 to better display his art...
South Grey Museum - Flesherton
Winter in Memorial Park draws tobogganers
South Grey Museum has fun indoors and out - our popular toboggan run in Memorial Park draws residents and visitors alike.
Canadian Museum of History - Gatineau
Samuel de Champlain's Astrolabe
Champlain's AstrolabeThe astrolabe such as Champlain's served as early navigational device for measuring latitude. It was believed to have...
Ontario Regiment Museum - Oshawa
AQUINO TANK DAY - Documentary Short Film
The Ontario Regiment Museum hosts Ontario's largest Military show each year. Visit the Museum on AQUINO TANK DAY to see live demonstrations...
Simcoe County Museum - Minesing
Moccasins
These moccasins feature beautiful stitching and handiwork and are extremely well preserved. "I chose these beautiful threadwork moccasins for...
City of Waterloo Museum - Waterloo
Crown Royal
Regal Tradition: The Story of Crown Royal Like many communities across Ontario, the Joseph E. Seagram and Sons Distillery began in 1857 as a...
Backus-Page House Museum - Wallacetown
Log Cabin Quilt
Chosen by Canada 150 Coordinator Delany Leitch as a symbol of our rural history and culture which can also be found across Canada over the past...
Ingersoll Cheese & Agricultural Museum - Ingersoll
More than just cheese!
Did you know that we are more than just cheese? Besides having a large collection of cheese making artifacts and other agricultural implements, the...
Original John Hancock signature
The first man to sign the American Declaration of Independence -- John Hancock -- also signed the military commission for Thomas Ingersoll while he...
Mammoth Cheese
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...
McDougall Cottage Historic Site - Cambridge
McDougall Cottage Historic Site, 1858
Hand-painted ceiling and frieze, 1906-1907 by Jack Baird The single-storey cottage at 89 Grand Avenue South, located in a heritage conservation...
Chatham-Kent Museum - Chatham
Purple velvet hat with silver embellishments
Accession Number: 991.21.4I chose this object from our collection because I find clothing, especially trends from throughout the 18th, 19th and 20th...
Fergie Jenkins Baseball Card
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...
Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village - Kingsville
Depression Era Tire
The Depression Era Tire; accession number 2001.39.01; additional information is on the sign in the photograph.Lisa Wacheski, our curator chose the...
Canadian Language Museum - Toronto
Beyond Words: Dictionaries and Indigenous Languages
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Museum of Health Care at Kingston - Kingston
Museum of Health Care Blog
The Museum of Health Care(MHC) shows how Canadians have preserved health and managed disease, pain, and suffering. The Museum strives to connect...
Medicine Chest. 1954.3.1
An early form of ‘doctor’s bag’, a wooden medicine chest was designed to hold instruments and drug supplies. Some were finely...
Midwifery washbasin. 1927.1.1
This tin-glazed earthenware basin marks the beginning of an era. At a time not long before germ theory was established in the 19th century, this...
Guelph Museums - Guelph
McCrae House
McCrae House, a c.1857 stone cottage located along the banks of the Speed River, is the birthplace of Lt. Col. John McCrae (1872 – 1918)....
Jockstrap
Guelph claims many firsts but this is one of our most important inventions, not only for Guelph but for athletes around the world.Joseph Cartledge...
The Muse: Lake of the Woods Museum and Douglas Family Art Centre - Kenora
Lake of the Woods Museum MOBILE TOUR
The Lake of the Woods Museum Mobile Tour is an audio-visual tour of the museum presented on an iPad (a hand-held computer). The Mobile Tour...
Lake of the Woods Museum Gift Shop
The Lake of the Woods Museum Gift Shop stocks unique and interesting gift ware, children's toys and books by local authors and with local Kenora...
Lake of the Woods Museum Mobile Tour Sneak Peek
The Lake of the Woods Museum Mobile Tour is an audio-visual tour of the museum presented on an iPad (a hand-held computer). The...
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum - Kitchener
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum - Video
Watch the Waterloo Region Museum video to hear from some of the many people involved in the design and construction of Ontario's...
“Circa 75” Stereo Console, 1967
“Circa 75” Stereo Console, 1967Electrohome Limited, Deilcraft Division65 cm high x 91 cm diameter2007.031.059Electrohome Limited has a...
The Canadian Canoe Museum - Peterborough
Thank You!
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...
Aurora Historical Society and Hillary House National Historic Site - Aurora
An Insider's Look at Exhibit Preparation
Aurora Historical Society Curator/Manager Catherine Richards discusses preparations for an upcoming exhibit at Hillary House National Historic Site (...
Third Annual Hillary House Ball
The Aurora Historical Society (AHS) is proud to present the Hillary House Ball, a gala fundraising event in support of one of Aurora’s most...
Advice Gratis Sign
“Advice Gratis” Sign; (accession number HA2017.12.38); dimensions – 31.5 cm x 23 cm x 0.1cmThis piece from the Hillary House Collection was chosen by...
Grey Roots Museum and Archives - Owen Sound
Cloyne and District Historical Society - Cloyne
World War I Exhibit - Cloyne Pioneer Museum
Exhibits within the Cloyne Pioneer Museum are frequently changed and updated. To commemorate the World War I centennial new exhibits were developed....
Inside Look Of The Cloyne Pioneer Museum
Numerous items of historical interest have been donated to the Cloyne Pioneer Museum. Photos, documents, furniture, housewares, tools and clothing...
Inside the Schoolhouse at the Cloyne Pioneer Museum
A one room schoolhouse was carefully removed from its original site and partially restored within the Cloyne Pioneer Museum. The O'Donnell Road...