Museum: Behind the Scenes
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Museum
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Welland Canals Centre
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Activities
- Canal Lock 3
- Interactive Centre
- Party Activities
- Ship Times
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Facilities
- Burgoyne Room
- Equipment Rentals
- Other Amenities
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Other Activities
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On Site
- Lacrosse Hall of Fame
- Ball Hockey International
- Picnic & play
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Other Activities
- Greater Niagara Circle Route
- Niagara River Recreation Trail
- Bruce Trail
- Wine Route
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- Museum Mandate
- Research Centre
- Cataloguers' Corner
- Get Involved
Our Commitment
The St. Catharines Museum is committed to providing quality product and services to a professional and ethical standard.
The St. Catharines Museum is committed to providing a teamwork environment which fosters innovation and inspiration, building strong relationships based upon respect and integrity.
Museum Mandate
The St. Catharines Museum will achieve sustainability by improving its collections and exhibits, public profile, programs and services. We will strengthen our existing activities and relationships and foster new partnerships.
Acquire
The addition of objects and archival items to the permanent collection. The St. Catharines Museum acquires items and collections of historical value through gift, loan and purchase.
Preserve
The St. Catharines Museum strives to prevent damage or deterioration to cultural property through conservation treatment, a controlled environment, and proper handling, exhibit, and storage techniques.
Research
To study and document museum-related collections, community history, and program-related subjects for the advancement of knowledge.
Exhibit
To display objects, permanent displays or feature exhibition, accompanied by interpretive information.
Interpret
To foster an understanding of the past through explanation and presentation.
Library Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:30pm-4:30pm
For more information
905 984-8880 or museum@stcatharines.ca
Membership
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Membership
Join us today and experience the many benefits that membership brings.
- Free Museum admission for twelve months, including the Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame & Museum.
- Invitations to special Programs and major exhibit openings.
- Receipt of Tales of the Twelve, the Museum newsletter.
- 10% discount off on selected gift shop items.
- Two complimentary passes for friends.
- Discounted rates on children's Programs, such as March Break and Summer Camp.
Research Centre
The St. Catharines Museum library/archives comprises both reference and archival material of local historical significance with particular focus on St. Catharines and the four Welland Canals. Researchers will find material about local families, black history, buildings and monuments, business and industries, communication and transportation, the community, government and human services, the military, sports and the arts. Our holdings also include city directories, maps, insurance plans and an extensive collection of photographs, copies of which are available for purchase.
A dedicated group of volunteers assist with filing, retrieving reference materials, and answering research requests (a fee may apply).
Researchers can also visit the St. Catharines Public Library website at www.stcatharines.library.on.ca where an advanced search will indicate if a specific book is located at the centre. Please note that research centre books must be used on site and cannot be checked out.
The research centre is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. or by special arrangement with the Curator of Collections.
Definitions
Artifact n. (also artefact) a product of human art and workmanship.
Cataloguing v.t.r (also esp. US Cataloging) a process using standard formats that identifies and describes physical attributes, intellectual content, and provenance and categorizes in a classification system.
More about these artifacts
Cataloguers' Corner
Cataloguing is one of the central functions carried out behind the scenes in a museum. At the St. Catharines Museum, a dedicated team of staff and volunteers carry out cataloguing. Artifacts and Documents are catalogued and preserved for the education and enjoyment of present and future generations of citizens and visitors to the area.
If you would like to know more about cataloguing or becoming a volunteer cataloguer at the Museum please call 905-984-8880 or email:apercival@stcatharines.ca
Artifacts
Donations
Donors, members and volunteers have worked together to build the St. Catharines Museum by investing in and nurturing its treasures. Contributions from generous individuals, corporations and foundations have brought galleries to life and have helped to ensure long-term stability for the Museum's future.Learn more...
Donor Recognition
Shareholder Book
All donors will be listed in our commemorative Shareholder's Book on display in the Museum.
Patron
Contributions of $500 or more will be acknowledged on the "Special Patrons" plaque in the lobby of the Welland Canals Centre.
Sponsor
Special gifts of larger donations, whether by groups, individuals or corporations, are acknowledged as sponsors of displays within the Museum.
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Get Involved
Volunteers
Volunteers give informative tours about the four Welland Canals and the early days of St. Catharines. Inquire about becoming a Museum Docent. Training is provided by qualified Museum staff. Share your enthusiasm about St. Catharines with visitors from around the world.
Opportunities
If you are interested in volunteering, see our contact list for department-specific inquiries, or send us an e-mail.
Membership
Join us today and experience the many benefits that membership brings:
Free Museum admission for twelve months, including the Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame & Museum.
Invitations to special Programs and major exhibit openings.
Receipt of Tales of the Twelve, the Museum newsletter.
10% discount off on selected gift shop items.
Two complimentary passes for friends
Discounted rates on children's programs, such as March Break and Summer Camp.