Current Displays and Exhibits

 

Photo Gallery for Current Displays
click on Metis display picture to view slides

Click on the above picture to open photo gallery.
 

The Welland Historical Museum gratefully acknowledges the Legacy donation from Canadian Pacific

CP Rail exhibit

 

in honour of its 125th anniversary
of the driving of the last spike - 2010.

LIFE IN THE TRENCHES – WWI

A soldier's view of life in the trenches of W.W.I.  Artifacts and documents from our collection augmented by generous loans and donations from the community  give a first hand look at Canada's participation in World Wars I and II and the Korean conflict.    

This interactive exhibit gives kids the opportunity to don military clothing and sit in the replica bunker while listening to a recorded version of a letter written by Welland soldier Cameron Milloy to his father.

WWI - Life in the Trenches

Karsh Photographs

The Welland Historical Museum has acquired several Yousuf Karsh photographs of employees of the former Atlas Steels,  in Welland.  Mr. Karsh was commissioned to photograph workers at the Atlas Steels plant for his industrial images collection. 

Yousuf Karsh was born December 23, 1908 in Mardin, Turkey and died July 13, 2002 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.  At age 33 he immortalized Sir Winston Churchill, this portrait is Karsh’s best known photograph and the one most reproduced in history.

Simply Capitol

Canal Gallery photo The Capitol Theatre was designed by Welland architect Norman Kearns and built for business man Samuel Lambert. Seating 1200 people, it was the largest theatre in the Niagara Peninsula. In its early days it was a vaudeville house as well as a movie theatre, showcasing silent movies and later a format to provide entertainment and news to the people of Welland during the war. Famous Players renovated the theatre in 1955 and the Capitol closed forever in 1969. The building was demolished in 1978.Capitol Theater Screen

This exhibit brings the Capitol back to life with an intimate reconstruction of the movie palace, complete with box office and movies!

 

Niagara Handweavers and Spinners Guild

Handweavers and Spinners Guild We are pleased to welcome the Niagara Handweavers and Spinners Guild to the Welland Museum. 

The Guild currently has eight floor looms in operation and will be offering an ongoing display for visitors as well as special events and children’s programmes. 

You are invited to visit our Weaver’s Gallery on the Museum’s lower level and become acquainted with the rich heritage that these textile arts represent.

Carnegie Gallery
Carnegie Gallery picture
Carnegie pictureThe pieces in this room range from the early 1900s to the mid 1950’s.  The exhibit contains memorabilia from local businesses, schools and events.  Relive childhood memories through toys, games and photos.  Take a peek at the first ice machine used at the Welland Arena and imagine yourself in a “risqué” bathing suit from the early 1900’s.  Let our collection of pianos and organs, on display all in one room, speak to the music in your soul.