Canadian War Museum - Ottawa
Canadian War Museum
Wilfrid Laurier at the Canadian War MuseumLaurier was a committed nation builder and an adroit politician known for his effectiveness as a...
Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum - Niagara-on-the-Lake
First King’s Dragoon Guard Helmet
This helmet belonged to Sergeant-Major Flanigan, who was born in North Ireland in 1810. Following the war of 1812, there were concerns about...
Judge's Chair, Niagara Court House
This chair, also referred to as a judge's seat or bench, is from the Town of Niagara Courthouse and was first used in 1817. From 1781 to 1862,...
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...
Backhouse Historic Site - Port Rowan
Backus Heritage Village Aerial View
Aerial view of Backus Mill and Backus Heritage Village in Port Rowan.
War of 1812 Re-enactment
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...
Port Burwell Marine Museum & Historic Lighthouse - Port Burwell
Bull's Eye Fresnel Lens
Bull’s Eye Fresnel LensThe Fresnel Lens revolutionized lighthouse lighting when it was invented in 1822 by Augustin Jean Fresnel in France. Fresnel...
Port Dover Harbour Museum - Port Dover
Podcast: The Story of W.F. Kolbe
The W.F. Kolbe Company opened a branch of their fishing company in Port Dover in 1911 on Harbour Street. In 1946 they moved the plant to a large plot...
History at Home! with Norfolk County Heritage & Culture
Join Norfolk County Heritage & Culture for some fun activities you can do at home! #MuseumFromHome #HistoryatHome
Carved in Stone by Norfolk County Heritage & Culture
Carved in Stone is a video series exploring Norfolk County cemeteries and the stories of the people who are at rest there.
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...
Murney Tower National Historic Site - Kingston
Royal Canadian Rifle Regiment Uniform
The Royal Canadian Rifle Regiment (RCRR) uniform is a true Canadian artefact because the RCRR was created to solve the issue of increased...
Museum London - London
Old London Brew
Bottle, “Old London Brew,” 2010.011.1715, 23.3 x 6.8 x 6.8 cm Amber Lloydlangston, Curator of Regional History, Museum LondonI chose...
Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum - Port Colborne
The Neff Steam Buggy
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...
Springtime at the Museum
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...
Simcoe County Museum - Minesing
Moccasins
These moccasins feature beautiful stitching and handiwork and are extremely well preserved. "I chose these beautiful threadwork moccasins for...
Museum Strathroy-Caradoc - Strathroy
Washington Press
Washington Press, c. 1830This printing press, circa 1830-40, is likely a Canadian version of the Washington model. According to the William Lyon...
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 Royal Canadian Regiment Museum - London
The First Military Museum in the Country
The 1886 floor plans show a room specially designated to become a museum. This preceeds any such attempts in the history of Canadian Museums. The...
The Corner Stone at Wolseley Barracks
Wolseley Barracks is not only home to The Royal Canadian Regiment Museum, but also the first military architecture errected by the Dominion...
The Flanders Fields Cross
An iconic artefact that was presented to The RCR in the early 1930s, the Flanders Fields Cross has always hung in the archway entrance. Before 2009,...
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...
Huronia Museum & Huron Ouendat Village - Midland
Huronia Museum - Artist W.J. Wood
Huronia Museum curator Jamie Hunter discusses the works of Artist W.J. Wood.
Huronia Museum - Hallen Art Collection
The Hallen family of Penetanguishene produced watercolour images of the area in the early half of the 19th Century. Their works not only...
Huronia Museum - Festival of Lights Education Program
Huronia Museum hosts thousands of school-aged children every year, offering a variety of educational programs for students and teachers. One of...
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...
First Hussars Museum - London
The Angel
This is a bronze angel given to a First Hussars tank crew after they had stopped to help untangle the bells...
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.
Champlain Trail Museum and Pioneer Village - Pembroke
The Legend of the Chusroskie Home
This video was done by Pembroke's TV Cogeco in 2008 and itnarrates the legend and lore behind The Champlain Trail Museum's pioneer home...
Mississippi Valley Textile Museum - Almonte
Brown and McArthur Ledger
This large, leatherbound, handwritten company ledger by Brown & McArthur (1986.18) is featured in our permanent exhibit "Fabric of a Small...
Canadian Language Museum - Toronto
Beyond Words: Dictionaries and Indigenous Languages
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Oakville Museum - Oakville
Inside the Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate
A view inside the library and sitting rooms at Erchless Estate.
The Craigleith Heritage Depot - The Blue Mountains
The Craigleith Railway Station
The Craigleith Railway StationThe iconic turret of this building has sheltered travelers since the 1880’s and it is the largest artifact at the...
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...
Glanmore National Historic Site - Belleville
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...
Callander Bay Heritage Museum & Alex Dufresne Gallery - Callander
Basket that held the Dionne Quintuplets
The world was forever changed on May 28th, 1934 with the birth of 5 identical girls in a small Northern Ontario community - The Dionne Quintuplets....
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...
Museum Windsor - Windsor
Jacques Baby's portrait
Jacques (James) Baby (painted 1825-1830). B. in Detroit, 1763, member of local French mercantile family, was also a member of both the Executive and...
