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

A Wish Book Christmas

This 1990s themed holiday exhibit is sure to bring back memories for many! Try you hand at the interactive components, like Bop It or the PlayStation. 

For Home and Country

In 1959, the St. Marys Queen Alexandra branch of the Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario (FWIO) opened a museum in the historic George Tracy House. Their passion for local history has had a lasting impact on the town of St. Marys.

To celebrate the 125th anniversary of FWIO, the museum has reverted the dining room gallery to reflect how the museum looked when run by the local branch. The gallery now houses our exhibit, “For Home and Country” dedicated to the Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario. This exhibit honours the history and celebrates the achievements of branches local to St. Marys and surrounding area.

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.

Wings for Victory

Located in the Richard Holt Military Gallery, this exhibit explores the stories of those from St. Marys who served in the Royal Canadian Air Force.

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.