Wellington County Museum and Archives

08/28/2026

Don’t miss it! The last public 'Museums at Work Tour' of the summer is TOMORROW!

Come by the Wellington County Museum and Archives at 1:00 p.m. for a guided tour behind the scenes of the Museum. Explore how (and why!) the WCMA finds and cares for our collections and take a walk through our storage rooms to see the artifacts that are carefully stored away.

📅Saturday August 29 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
🧑‍🤝‍🧑Admission: $6 per person, or $11 per family.

Can’t make it? Don’t worry, you can book a private behind-the-scenes tour of your own!
Reach out for details or book a private tour:
https://ow.ly/iA6750ZFkJB

08/28/2026

This week’s Archives featured item is this cute photo of little Matthew Toole peeking around a bathroom corner, taken 25 February 1954. Happy Friday!

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08/27/2026

🎶 They’re warming up… are you on your way?!

‘Soothe and Groove’ are getting ready to bring the tunes to the WCMA Heritage Barn — and the Summer Concert Series starts in just 10 minutes!

Check out this little warm-up sneak peek, then come join us for some live music, good vibes, and a great summer evening.

See you at the barn! 🕺✨

https://ow.ly/hetT50ZGih6

08/27/2026

Looking to experience more local live music? Drop by the Wellington County Museum and Archives TONIGHT to listen to some of the best music hits of all time!

Grab your lawn chair and meet us at the Heritage Barn for an evening of incredible music.
The last performer of our 2026 Summer Concert Series is the Soothe and Groove Band, bringing you a performance you don’t want to miss!

Whether you’re a fan of classic tunes or modern beats, Soothe and Groove’s versatile performances are sure to get you moving and feeling good. They will bring the very best of Middle of the Road (MOR) music and dance hits from the 60s to today.

📅Thursday August 27 from 7:00 p.m – 8:00 p.m.
📍WCMA Heritage Barn
🧑‍🤝‍🧑Admission by donation.
ℹ️ https://ow.ly/Zw1P50ZFiNR

08/25/2026

Don't miss out! The last public 'Museums at Work Tour 'of the summer is coming up this Saturday, August 29.

Come by the Wellington County Museum and Archives at 1:00pm for a guided tour behind the scenes of our facility. Explore how (and why!) the WCMA finds and cares for our collections, take a walk through our storage rooms, and see some of the artifacts that are carefully stored away.

📅Saturday August 29 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
🧑‍🤝‍🧑Admission: $6 per person, or $11 per family. Registration not required.

Can’t make it this Saturday? Don’t worry, you can book a private behind-the-scenes tour of your own! Contact us for details on booking a private tour at https://ow.ly/rPZW50ZFin5

08/23/2026

08/23/2026

🚨 CAR SHOW CANCELLED TODAY 🚨

Change of plans! We’re sorry to share that, due to the weather conditions, today’s 50th Anniversary WCMA Classic Car Show has been cancelled.

We know many of you were looking forward to celebrating this special milestone with us, and we sincerely apologize for the change in plans. Thank you for your understanding and for helping us celebrate 50 years of this beloved WCMA tradition.

ℹ️ Event CANCELLED https://ow.ly/hVLV50ZEk7C

08/22/2026

🏁 Start your engines... the WCMA Classic Car Show rolls into town TOMORROW! 🏁
Discover unique and nostalgic cars, trucks, vans, and bikes, and vote on your favourites!

Join us at the Wellington County Museum and Archives tomorrow (August 23) from 1:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m for an afternoon of cool vehicles, live music, and good food. Whether you're a lifelong car enthusiast or just looking for a fun day out, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

Bring your friends and family and cruise on over to the WCMA Classic Car Show tomorrow. We can't wait to see you there! https://ow.ly/cUZl50ZCtpK

08/21/2026

Interested in getting a behind-the-scenes look into the inner workings of our Museum and Archives? Join us for a Public Museums at Work Tour TOMORROW!

Come by the Wellington County Museum and Archives at 1:00 p.m for a guided tour behind the scenes of the Wellington County Museum and Archives. Explore how (and why!) the WCMA finds and cares for our collections and take a walk through our storage rooms to see the artifacts that are carefully stored away.

📅 Every Saturday in August from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
ℹ️ Admission: $6 per person, or $11 per family. Registration not required.

08/21/2026

The warmer weather makes summer a common time for family reunions picnics. This week’s featured item from the Archives is a photo of the Aitchison family reunion, held at Irvine Park, Elora, 1927. [ph 3466]

Have you ever been to such a large family reunion?