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

Tracey-Mae Chambers #hopeandhealingcanada Project

On Monday, August 22, the St. Marys Museum will host Métis artist Tracey-Mae Chambers as part of her #hopeandhealingcanada project.

Come on the day of to see the artist at work during the installation. The #hopeandhealingcanada installation will remain on display at the St. Marys Museum until November 22, 2022. Thank you to the Friends of the St. Marys Museum for sponsoring this installation.

Read the full Tracey-Mae Chambers art installation news release.

Talking about Treaty 29

From September 28 to November 30, the St. Marys Museum will host an exhibit titled Talking About Treaty 29. The exhibit will examine the creation of Treaty 29, also known as the Huron Tract Purchase of 1827. It will also explore the history of treaties and how the ongoing rights and responsibilities impact the area now known as St. Marys.

Remember When...

Created for Homecoming 2022, this fun, nostalgic exhibit looks back at past Homecoming events. 

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.

James Brine: Tolpuddle Martyr

 Learn about the life of James Brine, early settler to the St. Marys area who had been a member of the Tolpuddle Martyrs.

Virtual Exhibits

Visit the 2022 Virtual Heritage Fair exhibits here https://stmarysheritagefair2022.wordpress.com/ 

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.