Exhibits

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Temporary Gallery

150 years of saying Yes to the Dress 

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…
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Special Gallery

Before the Microwave

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! …
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All Exhibits

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Penny Morningstar Children’s Gallery

Cretaceous Canada

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…
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Temporary Gallery

150 years of saying Yes to the Dress 

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…
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Capitol Theatre

Simply Capitol

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…
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Carnegie Gallery

A Timeline of 140 King Street 

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. …
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Special Gallery

Before the Microwave

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! …
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Business Gallery

Sunnyside Dairy Cart

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…
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Business Gallery

Ma & Pa Shops of Welland

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!…
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Canal/Industry Gallery

Anchors Aweigh

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! …
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Canal/Industry Gallery

Welland Industry

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! …
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Canal/Industry Gallery

Welland Canal

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…
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Métis Gallery

Infinite History of the Métis

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! …
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Courthouse/Gaol Gallery

Welland’s History of Capital Punishment

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…
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Virtual Exhibits

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Virtual Gallery

Comforts of Home

Browse one of Welland Museum's early virtual exhibits featuring a collection of household items that are currently in storage.
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Virtual Gallery

The World Wars

Browse one of Welland Museum's early virtual exhibits featuring artifacts from both WWI and WWII.
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