Freedom, Opportunity and Family: Oakville’s Black History
Artifacts, pictures, text and a documentary video tell the stories of many of the African-American families who settled in Oakville and were...
The Underground Railroad: Next Stop Freedom
In this exciting and moving multi-media presentation, the ghost of Deborah Brown tells the true story of her heroic flight from a life of slavery in...
Pathway of the Giants
An absolutely outstanding work of art, this 20 foot long wood carving pays hommage to the artist's ancestors travelling from Pennsylvannia to...

Gananoque Heritage Walking Tour
Welcome to Gananoque! From its early industrial history to its modern role as a town of tourists, take a walk back in time and explore the Town as it...

Sara Saves/Sara sauve
The 1000 Islands History Museum is excited to announce the launch of its Sara Saves program: a free, bilingual, online educational program about...

WHAT'S YOUR TYPE? Textiles and Typewriters
This exhibit explores two machines with complex relationships with women, their societal roles and their voices. It features typewriters and sewing...

2022 Artist-in-Residence Exhibition - Justin Case: The Enemy Within
Visit the Diefenbunker's 2022 Artist-in-Residence exhibition, featuring the work of Ottawa-based artist Christos Pantieras.Through a multi-...
“what is given” - Works by Floyd Kuptana and artists from the Permanent Collection
On the latest installation in the main floor exhibit space, from curator deborah harris:What is given. ...

Winterlude: Snowflake Scavenger Hunt
Stay warm and explore our 100,000-square-foot underground museum as you search for snowflakes and other signs of winter in our Snowflake Scavenger...

Winterlude: Temporary Exhibit "Cold War Games: The Diefenbunker's Winter Carnival"
Explore the Winter Carnival traditions and artifacts of the Diefenbunker from its history as a military base. During its time as a military base...

Love Monster
Enjoy an interactive reading of ‘Love Monster’, written by Rachel Bright, go on a mini scavenger hunt, and enjoy a craft and snack.Pre-...

Sensory-Friendly Morning Tour
Experience the Steam Museum in a quieter, sensory-friendly atmosphere. Exhibits, demonstrations, and tours will be altered to provide a comfortable...