Grimsby Museum

06/18/2026

Featured Artifact
Object ID: X2024.3.1

One of five silver metal work tokens from the Grimsby Canning Company, Building No. 7.

Engraved around the outer edge on one side is “Grimsby Canning Co.” with a four-point central design in the middle. The reverse side is engraved with “No. 7.”

Originally established in the early 1900s, the Grimsby Canning Company was an important part of the region’s fruit industry. Operating out of a large plant on Livingston Avenue, the company processed locally grown peaches, plums, pears, tomatoes, and fruit pulp under the “Tartan” and “Colonial” brand names before the facility was demolished in 1960.

06/10/2026

Get excited for our annual Canada Day celebration on Wednesday, July 1st from 11am - 3pm!

We’ve got a full day of entertainment lined up, including bouncy castles, a photo booth, balloon twisting, stage performances, crafts, a DJ spinning music all day, delicious food, and much more!

While you’re here, be sure to explore the museum’s exhibits and browse our gift shop. This is one event you won’t want to miss!

Admission and all activities are FREE, you just pay for food.

06/05/2026

The Museum is now TEMPORARILY CLOSED for the duration of our construction. Construction will likely conclude by the end of June but please check our website or give us a call prior to your visit to confirm.

ALL EVENTS FOR JUNE will run as scheduled or have adjustments made.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience. We cannot wait to welcome you back.

05/29/2026

Do you know anyone in this picture?

Help strengthen the public record! If you recognize anyone, please email us so we can update our archival records. This information will be used by present and future generations.

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Lakeview Public School staff c.1970

In the second row, fourth person from the left is Mrs. Marjorie Tooke

If you have your own photos, archives, or memorabilia from Lakeview Public School we would love to see them. Please contact [email protected].

05/29/2026

Do to unforeseen circumstances we are temporarily closed both today (May 29th) and tomorrow (May 30th). We will be reopened next Tuesday and resume our normal hours of operation.

Apologies for any inconvenience and we hope to see you soon!

05/22/2026

Join us on Tuesday June 9th from 5pm - 7pm at the Grimsby Museum to celebrate the opening of the Grimsby Photo Groups 10 year anniversary exhibit.

Explore the diverse beauty of local falls, nature, and historic landmarks across a wide range of photographs shot by local photographers across all skill levels.

RSVP is strongly preferred and this event is admission by donation. While donations are not required they are greatly appreciated and allow us to continue to offer great events like this.

RSVP here: https://grimsbymuseum.ticketspice.com/grimsby-photo-group-opening-reception

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Thank you to our most recent sponsor: Lakeshore Living

05/21/2026

Applications are now CLOSED!

Mark your calendars! The Grimsby Museum’s second annual Vintage and Creative Market is happening on July 18th from 11:00am–4:00pm!

Spend a summer day exploring a variety of handmade goods from talented local vendors, including crochet, pottery, jewelry, cards, candles, secondhand finds, and much more! While you’re here, be sure to stop by the museum to explore our current exhibits and bring the kids along for a free crafting station! Admission to both the market .

05/20/2026

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST:

The Town of Grimsby, in collaboration with the Recreation, Facilities & Culture Department, invites artists to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the design and creation of a Veteran’s Mural at the Grimsby Museum. One artist will be selected through a jury process to complete the final mural commission.

The mural will be located at the Grimsby Museum, home to the Town’s Cenotaph and annual Remembrance Day ceremony. Artists are encouraged to consider the site’s role as a place of reflection, remembrance, and community gathering.

The selected design should:
* Honour veterans and those who served from the Grimsby community
* Reflect the history, culture, and values of Grimsby
* Be respectful, inclusive, and historically sensitive
* Celebrate community identity, remembrance, and pride
* Be an original work that does not infringe on copyright

Artists are encouraged to explore themes such as:
* Service and sacrifice
* Diversity of veterans across generations and backgrounds
* Local stories and community connections
* Remembrance and reflection
* Legacy, resilience, peace, and hope

The mural should create an emotional tone that is respectful, reflective, inclusive, and community-focused.

All submissions will be reviewed by a jury of up to five members, and final designs must be approved by the project team prior to installation. Artists are strongly encouraged to visit or research the site and surrounding park area to better understand the mural’s context and relationship to the Cenotaph and outdoor gallery space.

Submission Deadline: June 20th, 2026, no later than 5:00pm.

To view the full project outline and submission details: https://shorturl.at/6V0sw

05/13/2026

Call for Grimsby School Yearbooks!

We are looking for school yearbooks from any Grimsby school from any year (old or recent). If you have one you are willing to donate to help strengthen the public record, please contact us. Thank you for your support!

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Grimsby Secondary School Yearbook, 1978

05/08/2026

Join us at the Grimsby Museum on Saturday June 13th from 1pm - 2pm for My Tulip Journey presented by guest speaker Maria Tran Von Bulow.

Discover the fascinating story of rare tulips, from their origins in Central Asia to their lasting cultural impact in Canada. See how unique, never-commercialized bulbs from the University of Leiden found a new home in Grimsby with support from the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington. Follow the tulips’ path through Persia, Turkey, and the Netherlands, witness the dramatic rise and fall of 17th-century Tulipmania, and celebrate the lasting bond between the Netherlands and Canada, including the annual tulip gift that inspired Ottawa’s Canadian Tulip Festival.

Maria is a Grimsby resident who developed a career in botanical and scientific illustration across multiple continents while also showcasing her illustrations in a variety of exhibitions including at the Museum of Nature in Ottawa.

Tickets are $10 per person (not including processing fee's) and space is limited! Online pre-registration is required:

Get tickets online for My Tulip Journey here.