| Record #: NIA1677 |
Last Modified: 14 Feb 2013 |
Last Full Update: 14 Feb 2013 |
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| Description & Services |
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| Areas Served | Niagara Region |
| Description | A public historical museum whose purpose is to acquire, preserve, research, exhibit and interpret artifacts and archival records, along with their associated information, relative to the history of St Catharines and the Welland Canals for the education and enjoyment of the public
The museum has both permanent and temporary exhibits. Galleries feature the Welland Canals, Community Heritage, and travelling exhibits. Special theme areas have been developed about the Military, Transportation, Industry, Sports, and the African-Canadian heritage of St Catharines. An Archives incorporates collections of Library holdings, photographs, maps, plans, and municipal, corporate and personal papers dating back to the late-19th century.
The Museum is also home to the Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame and Museum, a separate gallery showcasing the history of lacrosse. |
| Hours | Museum and Centre Mon-Sun 9 am-5 pm * Library/Archives Mon, Wed, Fri 12:30 pm-4:30 pm or By Appointment * Administration Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm |
| Dates | All year |
| Eligibility | All |
| Languages | English ; French language video available |
| Fees | Admission - By donation. Call for rates for group tours or programming |
| Contact Information |
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| Address & Map | |
| Located In Community | St Catharines |
| Intersection | Welland Canals Pkwy, between Queenston St and Glendale Ave |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 3012
St Catharines, ON L2R 7C2 |
| Office Phone | 905-984-8880 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-305-5134 |
| Fax | 905-984-6910 |
| E-Mail | museum@stcatharines.ca |
| Website | www.stcatharines.ca |
| Primary Contact | Kathleen Powell, Supervisor, Historical Services/Curator; Phone: 905-984-8880 ext 5250; Email: kpowell@stcatharines.ca |
| Primary Executive | Karen Cockerham, Administrative Assistant; Phone: 905-984-8880 ext 5238; Email: kcockerham@stcatharines.ca |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
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| Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
| Print Material | Newsletter - Tales of the Twelve |
| Established | 1965 |
| Funding | Municipal ; Provincial ; Grants ; Fundraising ; Donations ; Fees |
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| Subjects | Children ; Local history ; Museums ; Recreation ; Youth |
| Broader Terms | Age groups ; Cultural facilities ; Education ; Fields of study ; History ; Social sciences |
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