Refuge Canada explores Canada’s place in the global refugee crisis at the Joseph Brant Museum from November 2, 2024 – to April 19, 2025. Through images, soundscapes, first person accounts and artifacts, this powerful exhibition begins “no one wants to be a refugee, anyone could become a refugee.” Moving through major waves of arrival from the Second World War...Read More

This mini-exhibition brings together two of the most important pollinators in our natural world. On view at Joseph Brant Museum September 7 – October 12, 2024. Monarch & BeeRead More

Shine the light on darkness! Enter Worlds of the Night’s dusky atmosphere and learn about what happens while we sleep. Uncover facts about our biological clocks and phases of sleep. Discover the fascinating world of nocturnal insects and animals. Learn about night vision and bioluminescence through interactive displays. This exhibition is a production of the Sherbrooke Museum...Read More

Check out some of the Joseph Brant Museum and Ireland House Museum upcoming events, programs and camps! https://museumsofburlington.ca/events/Read More

We’re looking for community leaders to join our Board of Directors. Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you have an interest in history, heritage, and Museums? We might have a good fit for you. We are seeking diverse Board members with skills and / or experience in the following areas:...Read More

Sound, Just Sound, at Joseph Brant Museum from November 14, 2023 – March 30, 2024. Learn More: Do you hear them? At this moment, there are several sounds in your ears. Some are very soft, others are louder. Sounds can be  pleasant, sometimes aggressive, and everything in between. Is it perception or science? Does silence really...Read More

Next time you visit Joseph Brant Museum, take note of the stunning new granite sculpture by the front entrance. “Conversations and Stories is my homage to our similar history, development and resilience. We owe immense gratitude to past and present generations of speakers whose time, energy and commitment have retained, protected and revitalized our respective...Read More

February 7 – May 27, 2023 What has it meant to be a woman in Canada throughout its 150-year history? This nationally travelling exhibit, created and toured by the Waterloo Region Museum, explores how women have transformed Canadian politics, work, and everyday life. Trailblazing highlights the experiences of women – mothers, sisters, daughters, partners, and friends – from...Read More

The Ippolito family has nurtured the growth of a family business that had small beginnings when Carmelo and Filomena Ippolito began selling local fresh fruit and vegetables to farmers’ markets in Guelph and Hamilton. The couple laid the foundation for growth with the creation of Ippolito Fruit & Produce Limited in 1946, giving birth to...Read More