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STC Museum | Museum Exhibits | Self-Guided Tours

Self-guided

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This activity runs the duration of Culture Days.

Location

St. Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre

St. Catharines, ON

Directions: The Museum is located of the Centre's main lobby.

Access

Free, and accepts optional pay-what-you-may donations for admission.

Offered in English.

Wheelchair accessible and has gender-neutral washrooms.

About

SELF GUIDED TOURS OF MUSEUM EXHIBITS

Enjoy permanent exhibits illustrating the history of St. Catharines and its people: The Welland Canals, the Underground Railroad, and the Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame & Museum.

During your visit also head outside to experience the Lock 3 Ship Viewing Platform.

Open Daily for self-guided tours - throughout Culture Days with timed entry listed below. Due to COVID related precautions, all visitors to the Centre are asked to make a reservation for a timed visit. The time slot includes access to the St. Catharines Museum, the Lock 3 viewing platform and the Lacrosse Hall of Fame & Museum.

Timed entry is available daily at:

9 to 10:30 am

11 am to 12:30 pm

1 to 2:30 pm

3 to 4:30 pm

by calling: (905) 984-8880.

Organizer

St. Catharines Museum & St. Catharines Cultural Services

St. Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre:

A Municipal Museum with permanent and temporary exhibits that illustrate the history of St. Catharines and its people: The Welland Canals, the Underground Railroad, and the Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame & Museum. At the Centre you can also experience the technological marvel that is the Welland Canal Locks - head outside to experience the Lock 3 Ship Viewing Platform.

St. Catharines Culture:

The Cultural Services office is a division of the City of St. Catharines’ Community, Recreation and Culture Services department. Cultural Services focuses on public art, community development, planning and policy related to arts and culture in the City of St. Catharines. During Culture Days, staff partner with organizations and artists to deliver programs for the Community.

Contact

St. Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre

museum@stcatharines.ca

905 984 8880 daily 9am-4:30pm

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St. Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre: A Municipal Museum with permanent and temporary exhibits that illustrate the history of St. Catharines and its people: The Welland Canals, the Underground Railroad, and the Ontario Lacrosse Hal...

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