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 […]

You’re invited to a party hosted by the Keeper and Matron of the House of Industry and Refuge! You’re enjoying the live musical entertainment, some tasty hors d’oeuvres, and visiting with friends, until suddenly – a murder takes place right before your very eyes! Armed with forensic evidence and plenty of suspects, you will have […]

Take a walk on the spooky side of Wellington County history! Join us for a walk from the Wellington County Museum to the Poor House Cemetery, where over 200 people were laid to rest after being admitted as inmates to the House of Industry and Refuge. Along the way, we will be telling unsettling and […]

: 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: […]

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 […]

Experience the Wild West in Calgary  It’s our 60th Anniversary, and we’re celebrating with a BRAND NEW Wild West Show! Head to the Wainwright Hotel for a reception and dinner, and mingle with some outlaws and lawmen. Then, enjoy a delicious buffet dinner and western entertainment. After dinner, step outside as an authentic wild west gunfight erupts on […]

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.