Wellington County Museum and Archives

Wellington County Museum and Archives The WCMA is a National Historic Site, located in what was originally a House of Industry and Refuge
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The Wellington County Museum and Archives is a National Historic Site, located in a building that stands as the oldest remaining House of Industry in Canada. The site now serves as a cultural centre that tells the stories of the people and places in Wellington County through exhibits, galleries, and programmes.

Our Berries and Bears Picnic is only three weeks away! Kick off summer with an afternoon filled with sweet treats, live ...
05/30/2026

Our Berries and Bears Picnic is only three weeks away!

Kick off summer with an afternoon filled with sweet treats, live music, picnic olympics, family fun, and unique market vendors at our third annual picnic celebration. Don’t forget your teddy bear and shopping bag - the Teddy Bear Caper and vendor market are highlights of the event!

Mark your calendars and join us for what is sure to be a ‘berry’ fun picnic 🍓🧸
Learn more at https://ow.ly/W6eF50Z3RcM

Today, the grounds were transformed into a hands-on World War I Education Day for local students. Throughout the day, ...
05/29/2026

Today, the grounds were transformed into a hands-on World War I Education Day for local students.

Throughout the day, students moved through immersive stations, exploring what life may have been like during the Great War. Activities included navigating barbed wire and enemy fire during a Battle of Verdun exercise, learning about infantry and weapons of WWI, participating in bayonet training drills, visiting a forward aid post, participating in a military funeral demonstration, and more!

It was a full day of learning and we're optimistic that history lessons like these leave a lasting impression.

Serving looks AND history. Today, staff and volunteers stepped back into the World War I era to showcase historical un...
05/29/2026

Serving looks AND history.

Today, staff and volunteers stepped back into the World War I era to showcase historical uniforms to local high school students. Safe to say, the uniform names come with some serious stories.

Uniforms left to right:
🔹Russian Women’s Battalion of Death
🔹VAD – Volunteer Aid Detachment
🔹French Tank Crewman
🔹Munitionette
🔹Russian Nursing Sister ("Angel of Mercy")

✨NOW OPEN✨We are excited to invite you to come and see the incredible work of 's local high school students! The 'Emerg...
05/28/2026

✨NOW OPEN✨

We are excited to invite you to come and see the incredible work of 's local high school students! The 'Emerging Insights Juried Art Show' will be on display from May 28th – September 30th. A great opportunity to see the creative talent blooming in our communities!

With nicer weather finally upon us, what better time to explore the grounds around the Wellington County Museum and Arch...
05/26/2026

With nicer weather finally upon us, what better time to explore the grounds around the Wellington County Museum and Archives? Say hello to our new chickens, explore the heritage barn, and see if you can find this patch of trilliums hidden on the property!

As a belated Victoria Day post, we thought we’d share this miniature souvenir pitcher. It features a cameo on either sid...
05/20/2026

As a belated Victoria Day post, we thought we’d share this miniature souvenir pitcher. It features a cameo on either side – and we’re pretty sure they depict Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.

Can you see the resemblance?

Object number: 1977.96.5

Happy Victoria Day weekend! To celebrate, this week's featured Archives item is a poster advertising a different event i...
05/15/2026

Happy Victoria Day weekend!

To celebrate, this week's featured Archives item is a poster advertising a different event in celebration of Queen Victoria: her Jubilee Celebration commemorating 60 years as Queen, held in Arthur on June 22, 1897.
[A2011.101, S8, File 2]

Activities included a parade, a lacrosse match between Arthur and Grand Valley, local band and school choir performances, as well as horse and bicycle races.

Did you know that Insights Juried Exhibition of Fine Arts is back at the museum?! Make sure you stop by to see all the i...
05/14/2026

Did you know that Insights Juried Exhibition of Fine Arts is back at the museum?! Make sure you stop by to see all the incredible pieces selected by this year’s jurors and don’t forget to put in your vote for the People’s Choice Award!

Some exhibit rotations are on the horizon! 'Domestic Elegance' showcases Victorian women’s style from wardrobe to table....
05/12/2026

Some exhibit rotations are on the horizon!

'Domestic Elegance' showcases Victorian women’s style from wardrobe to table.
'Destination Wellington' celebrates the diverse journeys of people who’ve chosen to build their lives in Wellington County.
'Ephemera' displays a plethora of items meant to exist for a short time – and yet we have them in our collection!

Stop by to see these exhibits before they’re gone!

Address

0536 Wellington Road 18
Fergus, ON
N1M2W3

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 11:30am - 4pm
Sunday 11:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+15198460916

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