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Heritage Sarnia-Lambton Explores the Haunting Histories of Lambton CountyGrand Bend, ON - The eight museums of Lambton County that make up Heritage Sarnia-Lambton will be hosting a new virtual Heritage Hour on Thursday, October 21 at 7 p.m.
Lambton County’s Museums, Gallery and Archives Reopening SoonWyoming, ON – With the recent easing of restrictions as Sarnia-Lambton advances to Step 3 in Ontario’s Roadmap to Reopen, Lambton Heritage Museum, Lambton County Archives, and the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery will be reopening to the public on Wednesday, August 4, 2021.
The reopening follows public health guidance and sector-specific guidelines developed by the province.
Heritage Sarnia-Lambton Hosts Upcoming Heritage Hour TalkGrand Bend, ON - The museums of Lambton County that make up Heritage Sarnia-Lambton will be hosting a new virtual Heritage Hour, Thursday, June 17th at 7pm. This panel presentation, titled On the Lam in Lambton, will explore criminal accounts that have befallen Lambton’s communities.
Oil Museum of Canada receives program funding from Canadian Association of Petroleum ProducersOil Springs, ON – The Oil Museum of Canada, National Historic Site recently received sponsorship from the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) for a programming initiative.
Traveling Trunk education kits have been an offering of the museum since 2019.
Lambton County Museums, Gallery and Archives Expanding OutreachWyoming, ON – Extended closures resulting from provincial orders and public health restrictions have kept Lambton County’s Museums, Gallery and Archives closed to the public in 2021. However, through the innovative use of new, virtual program offerings, staff are continuing to keep visitors engaged while also reaching new audiences across North America.
Northern Collegiate Students Present Proposed Interactive Displays to Oil Museum of CanadaNorthern Collegiate Institute & Vocational School students (from left) Ketan Vashisht, Om Patel, Anthony Smith, Reid Robinson, Michael Atanasov, and Brett Howard
Oil Springs, ON – Grade 12 Design and Technology students from Northern Collegiate Institute & Vocational School have concluded their recent quadmester by completing scaled designs of interactive displays for the Oil Museum of Canada, National Historic Site.
Over a three week period, the students worked to plan and prepare.
Oil Museum of Canada Partners with Northern Collegiate on Interactive DisplayOil Springs, ON – Grade 12 Design and Technology students from Northern Collegiate Institute & Vocational School will be showcasing their creativity and talents by designing an interactive exhibition component for the Oil Museum of Canada, National Historic Site.
The museum is currently closed to the public and undergoing a significant renovation.
Museums and Archives Offer Online Learning ResourcesWyoming, ON - A key aspect of the Lambton County Museums & Archives Mandate is to provide educational opportunities for local schools, organizations and the general public. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Museums & Archives have temporarily suspended in-person programming.
