Collections and Research
Explore our Online Collection
You can search our online catalogue from the comfort of your own home!
The Lambton Museums and Archives' online catalogue are available in one Web location. This online catalogue includes thousands of photographs, books, textiles, archival documents, and historic artifacts.
Keep in mind that there are items in the collection that have not been digitized and can only be viewed through an in-person appointment. We are always growing and updating this digital collection, so check back regularly.
If you are doing any kind of research, consult the Researcher Access page. We can arrange access to museum artifacts in the collection through appointment.
Lambton Heritage Museum collection
The museum collection is home to more than 25,000 artifacts and 10,000 photographs depicting the history of Lambton County. Each of the County's eleven municipalities are represented. Some of the collections highlights include:
- The only horse-drawn ambulance in Ontario, manufactured in Petrolia in 1908
- Canada's largest collection of pressed glass water pitchers
- Beautiful antique stoves produced by the Doherty Manufacturing Company of Sarnia
- Extensive collections of farm implements
The collections storage area of Lambton Heritage Museum, where thousands of artifacts are kept safe for future generations.