Heritage Sarnia-Lambton

Explore the history of Lambton County! Tour past a nineteenth century oil field. Climb aboard the time machine and explore historic buildings from over a century ago. Or experience the happenings of the present and enjoy everything from kite flying to fossil hunting to concerts and craft sales.

The eight museums of Lambton County that make up Heritage Sarnia-Lambton offer a variety of events, exhibits and programs throughout the year. We invite you to join us anytime. We are sure your experience will truly be time well spent!

By purchasing a membership to one of these museums, you will get free admission to the rest of the museums in the Heritage Sarnia-Lambton network! (please note: the Arkona Lions Museum does not have a membership program as museum admission is free, but all visitors must pay the gate entry fee for Rock Glen Conservation Area to access the museum).

Upcoming Programs

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Heritage Newsletter - Lambton Musings

Access back issues of our newsletter Lambton Musings for interesting articles about our local history and our museum collections.

Heritage Hour

Past Heritage Hour Talks

Heritage Hour - Made in Canada: Canadian Symbols in Artifacts

Celebrate our nation's history in artifacts with this Heritage Hour presentation: Made in Canada. Museum professionals from across Lambton County showcase fascinating artifacts with a distinctly Canadian flavour. From beavers to maple leaves - discover the symbols and stories that make our country unique!

Heritage Hour - Legends of Lambton

Many iconic individuals have called Lambton County home; join us as we tell the lesser-known stories of famous or infamous characters that have helped shape our county into the community it is today.

Presented by representatives from museums across Lambton County, delight in stories of the colourful and fascinating individuals that make up our local history.

Heritage Hour - For Posterity's Eyes Only: Historic Diaries, Letters, and Correspondence

Some of the documents in our museum collections reveal the inner thoughts, opinions, and feelings of our local residents. This includes diaries, journals, and correspondence that have been carefully stored for decades (or in some cases, over 150 years!) In this Heritage Hour, learn about the lives and times of these interesting subjects as we dive into gems from the archives. There are fascinating things you can learn about history by examining records that weren’t originally created for the public eye!

Heritage Hour: Tinkering with Toys of Yesteryear

For many, the holiday season brings fond memories of childhood and playtime. Although the style of play may have changed over the years, toys remain a consistent source of joy and laughter. Have you ever wondered what kinds of toys were popular in Lambton County over the past 175 years? Watch this Heritage Hour virtual presentation, as our panel of local museum professionals highlight the fascinating toys in our collections and the interesting stories they hide.

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HSL Heritage Hour - Rough Waters: Shipwrecks of Lambton's Past

Lambton County’s location alongside Lake Huron and the St. Clair River connects it to the transportation and shipping industries that operate there. From pleasure craft to lake freighters, many different vessels have traversed these waterways. Museum experts explore the dark side of Lambton’s nautical history using archival documents and artifacts from their collections.

Heritage Hour - Winter Sports and Recreation in Lambton County

Winter sports and activities help make the long, cold winter months pass by more enjoyably. Join us as we share community memories and collection items of winter leisure activities from Lambton County's past.

Heritage Hour: Mysterious Artifacts

What’s lurking inside Lambton County museum vaults? What strange and unusual artifacts have they collected over the years? Join us as museums across Lambton County swing open their vault doors to examine the weird and mysterious items in our holdings. You may be surprised at what we have!

Heritage Hour: Celebrating the Women of Sarnia Lambton

Recognize the incredible women in our community that have overcome significant obstacles and fulfilled incredible purposes in celebration of International Women's Day!

Lambton's Haunted History

Explore spooky artifacts, haunted histories, and unexplainable events that have occurred throughout Lambton County.

On the Lam in Lambton

Explore criminal accounts that have befallen our communities across Lambton County. From scofflaws to the downright illegal, discover Lambton's sensationalized dark underbelly.

Due to the subject matter, there might be graphic references to violence and sexual assault. Please be advised.

Lambton Calamities

Discover some of the disasters that have shaken communities across Lambton County since the beginning of the 1900s. Some of the disasters were natural, such as the Great Storm of 1913 or the Sarnia Tornado of 1953. Some were man-made, like the Wanstead train wreck in 1902 or the nitroglycerin explosions in the oil fields.

Home and Away

Recognize Remembrance Day and celebrate our war veterans. Learn about the sacrifices made by our military overseas, and the contributions made by brave men and women on the home front.

Fun in the Sun

Discover the history of summer recreation across Lambton County. How have local residents whittled away their summer days in years past? Explore archival photographs and pictures from museum collections in Lambton County.

Living Now & Looking Back

Discover how the Spanish Flu affected Sarnia-Lambton and how it differed from the current COVID-19 pandemic and how it had a lasting impact on the area.