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Oil Museum of Canada hosts Virtual Talk about Canada’s first oil gusher
Posted on Tuesday, February 08, 2022 01:56 PM
Oil Springs, ON – The Oil Museum of Canada will be hosting the Virtual Talk: Whodunit? The Shaw Gusher Question on Thursday, February 17 beginning at 7:00 p.m. The Museum has partnered with Lambton Heritage Museum to share the story behind who uncovered Canada’s first oil gusher.
In this talk, Lambton Heritage Museum's Curator/Supervisor, Dana Thorne, will share details surrounding the confusion between John Shaw and Hugh Nixon Shaw. She will discuss which Shaw uncovered Canada's first oil gusher...
All County of Lambton Cultural Services Sites Closing Early Due to Inclement Weather
Posted on Wednesday, February 02, 2022 12:25 PM
Wyoming, ON – All County of Lambton Cultural Services sites will close early due to inclement weather. With significant snow accumulations expected over the course of Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning, bringing reduced visibility due to snow and local blowing snow, the County has made the decision to close its libraries, museums, archives and gallery facilities effective 1:00 p.m. today.
This closure will include all booked time-ticketed entry, curbside pickup service, in-person browsing,...
Lambton County’s Museums, Gallery and Archives Re-Open
Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 04:56 PM
Wyoming, ON – Lambton Heritage Museum, Lambton County Archives, the Oil Museum of Canada, and the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery will be re-opening to the public on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 with limited capacity. The hours of operation for each site will be Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Fridays & Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
This re-opening marks the first time the Oil Museum of Canada will be welcoming visitors since undergoing...
Temporary Closure of Lambton County’s Museums, Gallery, and Archives
Posted on Tuesday, January 04, 2022 04:40 PM
Wyoming, ON – As the Province of Ontario returns to a modified Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen, effective Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. Lambton County’s museums, gallery, and archives will be closed to the public.
Locations affected include the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery, Lambton County Archives, Lambton Heritage Museum and the Oil Museum of Canada, National Historic Site. The closure is scheduled to last 21 days with an anticipated re-opening date of January 26, 2021. Any...
Oil Museum of Canada receives Award of Excellence
Posted on Thursday, December 09, 2021 09:23 AM
Oil Springs, ON – The Oil Museum of Canada has been honoured by the Ontario Museum Association (OMA) with an Award of Excellence. Last month, the Association presented Educational Program Coordinator, Christina Sydorko with an Award of Excellence in Programs. The OMA Award of Excellence in Programs recognizes programming that creatively engages new audiences, or provides exemplary service to existing ones. This award acknowledges Christina’s efforts to improve educational reach as a result of the...
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