Penny Morningstar Children’s Gallery
The Cretaceous Period was the last period of the Mesozoic Era dating back 145 to 66 million years ago. This period ended with the mass extinction of the dinosaurs. A time when dinosaurs dominated the earth with a total of 37 species living in Canada, including the infamous Tyrannosaurus, the…
Read More
Temporary Gallery
In Western culture, a wedding does not seem complete without the bride in a white dress that was specially selected. It was not until the trend-setting Queen Victoria wore a white dress for her nuptials to Prince Albert did the masses follow suit. In earlier times, a new dress was…
Read More
Capitol Theatre
Located on East Main Street, Welland’s Capitol Theatre was constructed in 1925 as an extra amenity for neighbour the Reeta Hotel. Both the Capitol Theatre and Reeta Hotel were owned by Samuel Lambert. Capitol Theatre was the largest theatre in the Niagara Peninsula showing motion picture and vaudeville performances. Despite…
Read More
Carnegie Gallery
This year celebrate the 100th anniversary of Welland’s Carnegie Building with us! Take a look at the years of hard work and dedication to get Welland their first free public library and how the building we call home has changed over the years. …
Read More
Special Gallery
Take a step back in time and explore a typical kitchen of Canada’s Roaring Twenties. A time when electric appliances were making their debut and Jazz music was playing on the radio. You might even recognize a food brand or two! …
Read More
Business Gallery
Visit the Sunnyside Dairy Cart and help us get the full picture! If you would like to share a memory, the Welland Museum would like to hear from you. Share your memories by contacting us at 905-732-2215 or info@wellandmuseum.ca. The cart is temporarily at the Seawall Mall and will…
Read More
Business Gallery
Take a step back in time and check out the family businesses that made Welland. Visit Andy’s Tailor Shop, the Reeta Hotel, and Sunnyside Dairy. You might even recognize a couple of Welland’s local brands!…
Read More
Canal/Industry Gallery
Anchor’s Aweigh! This means that the vessel’s anchor is no longer touching the bottom and that the ship is ready to leave the port. Check out our collection of model ships, listen to sea shanties and learn to speak like a sailor! …
Read More
Canal/Industry Gallery
Because of Welland’s strategic position next to the Great Lakes and the Welland Canal, the city was chosen as the hub for many industries. These industries include; Atlas Steel, Empire Cotton Mill, Plymouth Cordage, and Union Carbine. Visit our Industry Gallery and check out of collection of artifacts from these industrial giants! …
Read More
Canal/Industry Gallery
In 1818 William Merritt set out with neighbours George Keefer and John DeCrew to survey a possible route for the canal. Shortly after, they successfully petitioned the Legislature of Upper Canada for an act to provide for the construction of a canal to connect the Twelve Mile Creek and the Welland…
Read More
Métis Gallery
Want to learn about the Métis? Who they are and their way of life before the arrival of European settlers and who they are today, visit our Métis Gallery to learn about the culture through interactive and hands-on experiences! …
Read More
Courthouse/Gaol Gallery
The last execution to take place in the city of Welland was that of Thomas Arthur LaPlante. In the earlier hours of the morning of January 17th, 1958 the 22-year-old was hanged for his crimes at the Welland Court House. Capital punishment would not be abolished in Canada for another…
Read More
