St Catharines (City of)
Site: St Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NIA1677 | Last Modified: 15 Sep 2020 | Last Full Update: 15 Sep 2020 |
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-984-8880 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-305-5134 |
| Fax | 905-984-6910 |
| museum@stcatharines.ca | |
| Website | www.stcatharinesmuseum.ca |
| Social Media |   |
| 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 |
| Site Details | |
| Areas Served | Niagara Region |
| Located In Community | St Catharines |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Welland Canals Pkwy, between Queenston St and Glendale Ave |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 3012 St Catharines, ON L2R 7C2 |
| Service and Access Details | |
| Description (Service) | 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. Available (during regular operating hours) as a warming centre when temperatures are exceptionally cold. |
| 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 |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | No application required |
| Languages | English ; French language video available |
| Fees | Admission - By donation. Call for rates for group tours or programming |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (10) Local Government |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal ; Provincial ; Grants ; Fundraising ; Donations ; Fees |
| Service Categories | Extreme Cold Warming Centres ; Lacrosse ; Museums |
| Print Material | Newsletter - Tales of the Twelve |