The St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre features temporary exhibits on a rotating basis, offering you the chance to learn about many different subjects, people, communities, activities and events that make our city what it is today.
Hurry in to view these exhibits before they disappear for good!
North is Freedom
This evocative photo-essay by renowned portrait artist Yuri Dojc celebrates the descendants of Freedom Seekers who escaped to Canada and settled in our community. Open through July 15, 2022 in the Lobby Gallery.
Leading the Way
Visit the strong and powerful women who shaped St. Catharines history. Open through March 2023 in the exhibition galleries.
Carousel Players: Celebrating 50 Years of Theatre You Never Outgrow.
Discover the story of one of the City's longest running theatre companies and learn the impact they've had on the youth of our community over their 50 year history. Open through January 2023 in the Lobby.
Tickets, Please!
The tickets we keep allow us to relive magical experiences from our past. Let us take you back to some exciting events with ticket stubs, concert and theatre programmes, and movie posters from the Museum's collection.
The exhibit is featured on display in the Burgoyne Room through September 2023.
Hold Onto Your Hats
"Does anyone still wear a hat?" See how hats can hold stories about our history and identity. Open through November 2022 in the exhibition galleries.
Soapbox Derby
It's easy to catch soapbox derby fever. Take in the excitement and view some impressive soapbox derby cars, swag, and memorabilia in this display that celebrates the soapbox derby craze of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s in St. Catharines. Open through 2023 in the exhibition galleries.