Museums and Archives
Join us for workshops, events, exhibits, concerts, children’s programs, and volunteer opportunities for all ages. Whether you want to make art, explore history, or celebrate local culture, there’s something for everyone. Visit norfolkheritage.ca for all the details.
Delhi Tobacco Museum & Heritage Centre Explore Norfolk’s relationship with tobacco farming and the county’s multicultural roots. Exhibits highlight early agricultural equipment, alternative crops, and Delhi’s diverse community history. Upcoming workshops and events include: Japanese Sashiko Embroidery, Quance Haunted Sawmill and Light up the Season Christmas Party. Upcoming exhibits: Voices of Labour: Stories from the Tobacco Gangs. Address: 200 Talbot Road, Delhi Hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Contact: 519-426-5870, or 226-NORFOLK, extension 8213#, delhi.museum@ norfolkcounty.ca
Port Dover Harbour Museum Dive into Port Dover’s past with exhibits on shipwrecks, boat building, and heroic rescues. Highlights include the story of Captain Alexander McNeillege, the War of 1812, and the Atlantic shipwreck. Visit the wheelhouse of a Great Lakes freighter and learn about Port Dover’s commercial fishing history in an authentic net shanty. Upcoming workshops and events: 10th Annual Fun Car Rally, A talk on Pre- Confederation Lighthouses and a holiday stained glass workshop. Upcoming exhibits: Meet me on Main: The story of Port Dover’s vibrant Main Street. For kids: Pumpkin Painting Party and seasonal scavenger hunts. Address: 44 Harbour Street, Port Dover Hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Phone: 519-426-5870, or 226-NORFOLK, extension 1037#, portdover.museum@ norfolkcounty.ca
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