Explore Port Colborne’s heritage and culture through exhibits highlighting marine history,
local industry and trade, agriculture, local artists, people, and more.

 

Williams` House Gallery

Located on the main floor of the Williams' house 

Step Right Up 

Explore never-before-seen artifacts and share in the wonder of the most fantastic and mysterious items plucked from the museum vault in honour of half a century of collecting along the southern terminus of the Welland Canal. You'll be amazed! 

 

May 1st to December 20th 

Carriage House

Located on the grounds of the Museum

 Nigh Agora

Explore our newest permanent exhibit in the Carriage House on the grounds of the museum. The exhibit showcases artifacts from a country museum on Pinecrest Road started in 1989 by Mildred Nigh which she called Nigh Agora Museum. She was inspired to create the little museum by the early handcrafted tools, utensils, baskets and more discovered on the farm she and her husband had purchased in 1972 from the Knisley family. The Nigh Agora exhibit celebrates the century farm and history of the Knisley family, and the dedication of Mildred Nigh in preserving this part of local history.

 

May 1st to December 20th 

Sleigh Bells Ring

Step inside our Carriage House to discover the delights of travelling through the snow in a horse drawn carriage to shop, deliver gifts, and visit loved ones in winter weather. 

 

November 17th to December 20th 

Marine Exhibit Lighthouse Gallery

Located in our Marine Park on the grounds of the museum.

Misener Shipping

Over a century ago, Captain Scott Misener made his first investment in shipping as an owner, the start of an influential business career.  This exhibit sails into Misener Shipping with items from the museum's collection on display.

 

May 1st to July 15th 

Towing the Line

Lower Lakes Towing Ltd. began in 1994 as a small tug and barge operator and has become one of the largest marine transportation service providers operating in North America today. As the longest supporter of Canal Days, the marine exhibit lighthouse will feature Lower Lakes Towing and its 30-year history on the Great Lakes. 

 

August 1st to December 20th 

Captain J.W. Sharpe Heritage Resource Centre

Located on the grounds of the Museum. 

Steam Dreams: The Journey of the Neff Steam Buggy

Explore the 100 year, multi-country journey of the Neff Steam Buggy from a local attraction to a national phenomenon. 

 

May 1st to December 20th 

Roselawn Gallery

Located in the double parlour of the Roselawn Centre 

Beneath the Mansard Roof 

Join us on a journey through the rich 165-year history of this exquisite Victorian mansion known as Roselawn, as it shifted from a family home to a private member's club, to a theatre and more.

 

May 18th to August 4th 

Presenting . . .

This art auction, presented by the Friends of Roselawn Centre, features one-of-a-kind treasures by local artists in honour of Ontario Culture Days. 

 

September 19 to October 3rd  

Community Curator 

Community members take the reins of exhibit design to create an exhibition that features artifacts and archives as chosen by guest curators. 

 

October 24 to December 12