Visiting LCA

Welcome back! You will see some changes both at the Archives and before you arrive to help ensure the ongoing health and safety of our visitors and staff.

What to Expect

To help with physical distancing, a number of new protocols have been developed including:

• Reduced building capacity.
• Visitors are required to book an appointment in advance, either by phone 519-845-5426 or through our request a ticket form.

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• If visitors do not have an appointment, they will only be accommodated as space and time allow.
• Reduced hours of operation:  11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m..
• Managed visitor flow through one way traffic and use of directional arrows.
• Visitors are asked to respect physical distancing by maintaining 2 metres distance from others at all times while visiting.
• Upon requesting an appointment, all visitors will be asked to self-monitor symptoms before entering the facility, and must visit at another time if feeling unwell.

New Provincial and local By-laws and requirements must be followed including:

• Recording each visitor’s name and contact information to support effective contact tracing, if ever required by Lambton Public Health (LPH).  This information will be securely stored and only released to LPH in the event of a diagnosis of a COVID-19 case at the Museum.

• Wearing a face mask is required under Province of Ontario Order O. Reg. 364/20.

• All cultural services staff will also be required to wear a mask in areas accessible to the public.

   

The Lambton County Archives is located behind the Lambton Administration building in Wyoming.

Hours of Operation

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Lambton County Archives remains closed to the public at this time. We are working diligently behind the scenes to prepare the site for limited public access through scheduled appointment starting Wednesday, September 9, 2020.
To help with physical distancing, visitors are required to book an appointment in advance. Hours of operation are 11:00am-4:00pm Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays and extended hours Thursdays from 11:00am-8:30pm.

Visitors can expect the following:

• New processes for recording each visitor’s name and contact information will be in place at the museum to support effective contact tracing;
• It is recommended that all visitors wear a face covering or non-medical mask. All cultural services staff will also be required to wear a mask in areas accessible to the public;
• Visitors are asked to respect physical distancing by maintaining 2 metres distance from others at all times while visiting cultural facilities;
• Upon booking an appointment, all visitors will be asked to self-monitor symptoms before entering the facility, and must visit at another time if feeling unwell.

For more information or to book an appointment, please call 519-845-5426. Check this page frequently for updates, or follow us on social media.

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Travel times

• 2.5 hours from Toronto's Pearson International Airport
• 1 hour from London
• 1 hour from Chatham
• 20 minutes from Sarnia/Port Huron
• 2 hours from Windsor/Detroit

Parking

There is free onsite parking. We have available on site an electronic vehicle charging station. Charges apply.

Accessibility

Our accessible parking is located just west of the main building entrance. Click here to learn about accessibility at the museum.