The museum hosts a variety of virtual and in-person public programs and events throughout the year. Please visit the Museum Calendar for dates, details, and registration information specific to each event and program.
Public programs at-a-glance
Our public programs offer rich and meaningful history-based experiences for audiences of all ages.
Black History Month
The Black community has a rich and storied past in St. Catharines. We celebrate Black History Month annually with various interpretive programs, including tours, film screenings, lectures and talks, and our annual Black History Month blog series. Watch the Museum Calendar for details and information.
Family Day at the museum
Family Day at the museum is an exciting day of activities and tours that everyone of any age can enjoy. The most popular staple of our Family Day event is the behind-the-scenes guided tours of our collection vaults. Watch the Museum Calendar for details and information.
Tyke hikes and community walks
Spend the summer weekends exploring the history in your own backyard.
- Tyke hikes, running Saturdays in July and August will engage children ages 4-8 with a fast-paced and interactive 30-45 minute Jr. Engineer program, during which they can earn an official Jr. Engineer badge. Pre-registration is required, watch the Museum Calendar for details and information.
- Community walks, running Sundays in July and August, are guided walks with museum staff along some of the City's most storied pathways, including Victoria Lawn Cemetery, St. Paul Street, and Mountain Locks Park. Pre-registration is required, watch the Museum Calendar for details and information.
Guided Spirit Walks at Victoria Lawn Cemetery
Now in it's 11th season, take a guided walk through Victoria Lawn Cemetery and enjoy theatrical performances sharing the history of the City's most storied personalities. Pre-registration is required. Tickets go on sale August 1. For details and information, visit the Guided Spirit Walks page.
Family History Workshop
Learn tips and tricks from museum experts on how to care for your own family records and heirlooms in this two-Saturday workshop. Pre-registration is required. Watch the Museum Calendar for details and information.
Stories from the Front
During this live performance our cast of readers brings to life the stories of war, sacrifice, loss, and hope. This dramatic presentation includes stories, letters, diaries, and memories of soldiers at the Front and of those left behind during the First and Second World Wars. Watch the Museum Calendar for details and information.
The Mitten Tree Campaign
Help local families in need with donations of winter clothing to the museum's annual Mitten Tree Campaign. Bring a pair of mittens, hats, scarves, and other winter wear to decorate the Mitten Tree. This campaign benefits Out of the Cold and Community Care of St. Catharines and Thorold. Watch the Museum Calendar for details and information for the Mitten Tree Campaign launch event.
Virtual programs
Many of our public programs, including tours, lectures, and videos for children are now available online for all to enjoy.