Lambton Heritage Museum

06/19/2026

Your shopping will be smooth sailing during our "Bluewaterland" exhibit. ⚓

Drop anchor at Lambton Heritage Museum and pick up some nautical décor in our gift shop during regular museum hours, Wednesday through Sunday 11:00am to 4:00pm and Thursdays 11:00am to 8:30pm.

06/17/2026

Sometimes, to fully appreciate an artifact, you need to get . Join us on a journey to admire the delicate stitchwork, exquisite craftsmanship, and the inner mechanical workings of a variety of objects from our collection.

This gorgeous desk beckons you to take a seat and sharpen your quill! It has several eye-catching elements, like a delicate inlaid floral arrangement. The bottom edge is trimmed with a three-dimensional nautical design, blended into a floral motif. The writing surface drops down and is supported by two wooden braces, disguised as drawers. The desk is complete with four heavily decorated claw-foot legs, adding a touch of elegance.

The desk was carved by John Laudenbach (1932 – 2022). John was born in Seaforth, Ontario, and moved to Sarnia to pursue a teaching job with Our Lady of Mercy. He continued his career at St. Patrick’s High School for the next 40 years, teaching Industrial Arts. In his spare time, he was a master woodworker who specialized in restoring and designing replica antique furniture.

06/15/2026

Has anyone visited the beach yet this year? Is the water starting to warm up? 🌞🏖️

Lambton County's beaches have long been a popular destination for quality time in the sun. The pictures below are featured in our "Bluewaterland" exhibition. Come and check it out until October 18, 2026 during our regular museum hours (Wednesdays to Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended hours on Thursdays until 8:30 p.m).

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06/11/2026

Warm weather invites outdoor fun, and biking is a perfect way to enjoy it! Check out this charming folk art sculpture of a whimsical little biker😎🚲

The biker has short arms and long legs painted black, with joint-like details secured by tiny nails. The elongated body has a tuxedo design carved into its sleek black form, complete with tin coat tails. The intricately carved wooden face adds character. The bike resembles a classic penny farthing with its oversized front wheel, like the one on display in our Lambton Gallery.

06/09/2026

Are you curious about what's on display in our Bluewaterland exhibition? Included in our shipwreck highlights is a life ring and an oar from a doomed vessel, the Daniel J. Morrell.

Built in 1906, the Daniel J. Morrell was a 580-foot freighter. She was caught in a November gale.

On November 29, 1966, the Daniel J. Morrell was upbound on Lake Huron. She foundered at 2:30am near Harbor Beach, Michigan. The ship snapped into two pieces. All power on the bridge was cut, so they could not send out a distress signal.

Out of the crew of 29 men, only one soul survived: Dennis Hale. A huge wave knocked him off the deck into the raging waters of Lake Huron. He was pulled into a lifeboat where he huddled with three other members of the crew. Hale was rescued 38 hours later by the United States Coast Guard. His crewmates in the lifeboat perished from hypothermia.

After the storm, life rings washed up on shore and were collected by beachcombers. Half of one of those life rings is now part of our collection. We don’t know who found it.

The oar also washed up on shore about the ship sunk. It's part of the Huron County Museum 's collection and is on loan for the duration of our exhibition.

06/04/2026

We’re excited to welcome a new collection to the Museums, Gallery & Archives family!

The County of Lambton has finalized plans to receive the Stones ‘N Bones Museum collection, thanks to the generous donation of Allison Richards. This incredible natural history treasure will be preserved and shared for generations to come in its new permanent home at LCLibrary.

Before the next chapter begins, be sure to visit Stones 'N Bones Museum this summer. The museum will remain open through the summer season before closing to prepare the collection for its future home.

06/01/2026

We're so excited to be opening the reconstructed Canatara Cabin soon! 🏠

While this glass set may not represent the building itself, it honours the classic log cabin homes that were a critical part of Canada's early settler history. This collection includes a covered dish, a pitcher, and a celery holder 🥄

The glass set is on display in our Collections Centre. You can tour the real Canatara Cabin after it opens to the public on July 17!

05/26/2026

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✔️Unlimited regular visits to Lambton Heritage Museum
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05/20/2026

Sometimes, to fully appreciate an artifact, you need to get . Join us on a journey to admire the delicate stitchwork, exquisite craftsmanship, and the inner mechanical workings of a variety of objects from our collection.

This console radio was manufactured for the General Electric Company by the RCA Victor Company. A prominent feature is the cathedral-shaped cut-out, lined with a golden fabric. The radio is controlled using four k***s: power switch, station selector, volume control, and tone.

The back side of the radio reveals the complex electrical components that help capture a full range of stations and produce a high-quality sound. The elaborate craftsmanship of the cabinet makes it an opulent piece of furniture, showing its importance in the household.

The original sales tag indicates that it was purchased from the Simpson's Department Store in Toronto on February 16, 1939. From 1920 to 1939, large console radios were quite popular. During this time, the first commercial station was introduced, followed by the development of FM radio.

This radio has been selected for display inside the Canatara Cabin. Stay tuned for updates as we work towards putting the finishing touches on the cabin, set to open later this year!