Take a tour inside the Poor House – now home to the Wellington County Museum and Archives, a National Historic Site. Built in 1877 as a place of refuge for the poor, homeless, and destitute people of Wellington County, this guided tour brings to life the stories of the people who spent their lives here. […]

Experience the magic of summer evenings at the Wellington County Museum & Archives with our Summer Concert Series, back for the 2024 season! Join us on Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM, starting July 11th and running through August 22nd (no concert on August 15th), for a wide array of musical performances in the beautiful historic […]

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 […]