Exhibits

As a community museum, the St. Marys Museum has ten display areas open to the public, all containing artifacts associated with the history of this area. Throughout the year, there is a schedule of changing displays and activities, based on the collection.

Current Exhibits

Space to Spoon

On loan from the Canadian Food and Agriculture Museum, and made possible through support from the Canadian Space Agency, Space to Spoon demonstrates how space technology benefits Canadian farmers and sustainable agriculture.

Field to Fork

This photography exhibit explores changes in agricultural technology over the past 125 years.

Dr. Marion Oliver

Visit the Citizens of St. Marys Gallery to learn about Dr. Marion Oliver, a doctor and missionary from Downie Township who lived and worked in India.

First Line of Defence: The Canadian Militia 

Located in the Richard Holt Military Gallery, this exhibit explores the history, role and service of the Canadian Militia from its 16th century origins in New France to the present day. It provides a look into training, pay, uniforms, and weapons, as well as the Militia’s role in St. Marys and along the Grand Trunk Railway. The exhibit is developed around a recently-restored tunic that was worn in the militia cavalry prior to 1843.

It's About Time

Learn about the Andrew's Jewellery Building and the history of time keeping.

Permanent Exhibits

Two seasonal outbuildings contain a woodworking shop and displays of farm implements and early methods of transportation. There is also a children's discovery area and resources for research into local history.

Upcoming Exhibits 

High School Confidential

Did you get up to some shenanigans in high school that you still look back on and laugh at today? Share your memories in the St. Marys Museum’s upcoming Homecoming exhibit, High School Confidential! 
Include: Your funny high school stories and memories, dates are optional.
Do not include: Names, confessions to any crimes!
Please write legibly. Museum staff reserves the right to not exhibit any inappropriate submissions.

A PDF of the submission form is available here. Submissions will be accepted until June 26 and exhibited during Homecoming 2020 in July. Submissions may be mailed or emailed, or dropped off in person once the Museum reopens to the public.