Museum Strathroy-Caradoc

09/01/2026

NEW DATE!
All new with Lena from Chippewas of Thames First Nation, join us for this amazing mitts making workshop and get ready for winter! The workshop includes a kits for a pair of mitts and will involve basic sewing technics as Lena leads you through the process.

WHEN: Saturday Oct. 3 -1pm
WHERE: Museum Strathroy-Caradoc
Age: 16+
Cost: $60

Register here --> https://events.strathroy-caradoc.ca/museum/Detail/2026-10-03-1000-Mitts-Making-Workshop

For more information please contact us at 519-245-0492 or [email protected]

08/31/2026

On this day... August 31, 1983

What are you doing in the last week of summer?!

Age Dispatch caption: Taming The Wild Frisbee
It is the last week of freedom for school aged children before they must return to the rigors of the classroom. However, Brian Pacheco, eight, is making the best of the end of summer vacation with a game of frisbee. Below, Brian makes a face as though the approaching frisbee has rabies.

08/27/2026

Thank you to our wonderful campers for bringing these larger-than-life paintings to life! 🎨✨

Our Jr. Artists created their own versions of Monet’s Water Lilies, while our Sr. Artists took inspiration from Van Gogh’s Starry Night. We absolutely love seeing their artwork brighten up the museum every day! ❤️

Don’t miss your chance to see these amazing creations—they’ll be on display until the end of the summer!

08/24/2026

All new with Lena from Chippewas of Thames First Nation, join us for this amazing mitts making workshop and get ready for winter! The workshop includes a kits for a pair of mitts and will involve basic sewing technics as Lena leads you through the process.

WHEN: Saturday Sept. 12 -1pm
WHERE: Museum Strathroy-Caradoc
AGE: 16+
COST: $60
Register now, limited spots available --> https://events.strathroy-caradoc.ca/museum/Detail/2026-09-12-1000-Mitts-Making-Workshop

For more information please contact us at 519-245-0492 or [email protected]

Located in downtown Strathroy, Museum Strathroy-Caradoc is dedicated to telling the stories of our local heritage. Home of the Sir Arthur Currie Memorial, the museum hosts a mix of rotating exhibits. Admission & parking are free!

08/20/2026

On this Day .. August 20 1970
Age Dispatch caption: Roller Skating at the West Middlesex Memorial Arena.

Do you remember roller skating at the arena during the summer? We’d love to hear your memories! Share your stories, favourite moments, or anything you remember about those summer skating days in the comments below.

And do you recognize any of the people in this photo? If so, please let us know who they are — and feel free to tag them or anyone who might recognize them!

08/19/2026

Happy World Photography day!!
World Photography Day is celebrated annually on August 19 to celebrate the art, craft, science, and history of photography. The day also encourages photographers from around the globe to share a single photo that encapsulates their world!

Today we are highlighting R.S. Williams who was a photographer in Strathroy from 1900-1905. His studio was located over Stepler's Pharmacy (now Bossons) at 35 Front Street W. After Williams closed his business the third story of the building was never occupied again. In 2011 contractors found over 3000 glass plate negatives still on the shelves left for over 100 years. After carefully removing the negatives and bringing them to the Museum, staff and volunteer spent 100s of hours cleaning and scanning them to preserve them for the community for years to come.
Images: Miss York's dog, negatives on shelf, Gordon Stepler and 130-132 Oxford Street Strathroy

08/17/2026

Back by popular demand! Slow down, tune in, and let your creativity flow.
Join us for our new mixed-media art meditation series using neurographic art techniques. This series is a way for you to explore art thearaopy related techniques, such as neurographica, and apply them at home for your on meditations. No experience required.

What is Neurographic art? It is a calming, therapeutic way of drawing that blends creativity with self-reflection. It’s all about using free-flowing lines and soft, rounded intersections to help connect your thoughts and feelings, ease stress, and bring you into a more mindful state.

WHEN: Wed. Sept 9, 16, 23 and Tues. Sept 29 @ 11:30-12:30

WHERE: Museum Strathroy-Caradoc

COST: $35/series OR $10 for single day

Register for full or single days on our website's calendar page! https://events.strathroy-caradoc.ca/museum/Month?StartDate=09/01/2026

Located in downtown Strathroy, Museum Strathroy-Caradoc is dedicated to telling the stories of our local heritage. Home of the Sir Arthur Currie Memorial, the museum hosts a mix of rotating exhibits. Admission & parking are free!

08/15/2026

On this day... August 15, 1984

Age Dispatch caption:
Forty-five, forty-six, forty-seven…
On this day, six- year-old Nathan Green carefully considers a big jar of candies, eventually deciding upon an even number of 100 on Saturday afternoon at Metcalf Township's Centennial Park. With the pursuit of their annual Sports Day, games for kids and adults, and chicken barbecue at the park, Township residents thoroughly enjoyed the time spent!

08/13/2026

Who doesn’t love some homemade decor!?

Join us for this all new workshop to make your very own mosaic trays. All materials provide, but we will save the plate smashing for you!
Have some dishes you want to use? No problem, you can BYOP (bring your own plate) and upcycle them into something new.

WHEN: August25 @ 7:00-8:30pm
WHERE: Museum Strathroy-Caradoc
AGE: 14+
COST: $40 or $30 and bring your own plates

For more information please contact us at 519-245-0492 or [email protected]

Register on our calendar page on our website https://events.strathroy-caradoc.ca/museum/Detail/2026-08-25-1900-Mosaic-Tray

Located in downtown Strathroy, Museum Strathroy-Caradoc is dedicated to telling the stories of our local heritage. Home of the Sir Arthur Currie Memorial, the museum hosts a mix of rotating exhibits. Admission & parking are free!

08/10/2026

On this Day ... August 10, 1983

Age Dispatch caption:
The ladies section hosted its annual invitaional last Saturday at the Strathroy Golf Club. Winner of the low gross was Anne McDonald. Here, one of the low handicappers, Andrea Hussey, tries to make a putt on the eighth green.