The air is just a little cooler and the leaves are beginning to change, which means fall is finally here. What better way to celebrate the season than with Fall Fest at the Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum! Stop by the museum on Sunday, October 6th between 11am and 2pm for a day full of […]
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Ring in the holiday season at the Wellington County Museum Christmas Market! Featuring a local handmade market, delicious holiday treats, live musical entertainment, a visit with Santa Claus, and more family fun. Admission is by donation. Web Link: Christmas Market – Museum – Wellington County November 30th 4:00pm to 9:00pm December 1st 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Show off your creative carvings one last time at the Pumpkin Walk, on the grounds of the Wellington County Museum and Archives! Drop off your Jack o’ Lantern at the WCMA between 9:30 am and 4:00 pm. At dusk, we will light all the jack o’ lanterns up for a one-of-a-kind display! This is a […]
: Let’s end the summer with a bang! You are invited to the annual Antique and Classic Car Show at the Wellington County Museum and Archives! Show off your vehicle or explore the show and vote for your favourites. Chat with other car enthusiasts and enjoy live music and delicious food. Interested in showing your […]
Join us for an unforgettable night at the Museum! Come dressed in your pajamas, bring your teddy bear, and get ready for a magical night of discovery, creativity, and pajama party fun for the whole family! Admission is by donation. For more information, please contact Emily Peters at emilype@wellington.ca or 519.846.0916 x 5233. Web Link: […]
Join us for the Strawberry Picnic – a delightful daytime event filled with food, music, and fun at the Wellington County Museum & Archives! On Saturday, June 22nd from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM, this drop-in style event offers guests the chance to enjoy local food trucks, strawberry-themed eats, along with live music from local […]
Can you find all the animal mini-figures in this charming scavenger hunt for all ages which will help you explore the historic treasures of the Francois Baby House. Small prize upon completion.
Explore the luminous, versatile and limitless possibilities of encaustic in combination with photography and mixed media. The workshop is a beginner course covering mixed media collage using your own precious photo printed on handmade paper, applying melted beeswax and resin, and exploring techniques in colour and texture. Participants will take home a finished mixed media […]
This workshop will answer the question “where do I start” as you learn some of the fundamentals of what makes a good landscape composition and how to focus your efforts on creating a visual story. Skills covered will include simplifying things into basic shapes, value mapping, and some easy tricks for creating a sense […]
Children ages 6-12 and their guardians are welcomed to the museum on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays through July and August. They can learn about life in the Talbot Settlement, play games, and make crafts! Guardians must stay to supervise their own children. To register, email museum@backuspagehouse.ca