Current Exhibits - Norfolk County Heritage and Culture

PDHM – Meet Me on Main: A Walk Through Time

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 12 June 2026. Posted in Current Exhibits, Exhibits. No Comments on PDHM – Meet Me on Main: A Walk Through Time

PDHM – Meet Me on Main: A Walk Through TimeJUN 17, 2026 – JAN 17, 2027 Explore the history of Port Dover’s beautiful Main Street. Learn the stories of the buildings still standing, and of those we’ve lost to time.

Black and White Photo advertising an archival exhibit of the Norfolk Old Boys and Girls Reunion: 100 Years

NCA – Through Folklore & Fog: Myths and Legends of Norfolk

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 3 June 2026. Posted in Current Exhibits, Exhibits. No Comments on NCA – Through Folklore & Fog: Myths and Legends of Norfolk

NCA – Through Folklore & Fog: Myths and Legends of Norfolk CountyExhibit runs from June 9 – December 11, 2026 Step into the shadows of Norfolk County and uncover its most enduring myths and legends that have shaped local folklore. From tales of buried treasure to whispers of witches and wandering spirits, this exhibit explores how such stories take root—and what they reveal about the people and places behind them. Unearth rare artifacts, photographs, and archival material that reveal how truth and myth intertwine.

NCA – Game On! A History of Local Sports & Recreation

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 25 March 2026. Posted in Current Exhibits, Exhibits. No Comments on NCA – Game On! A History of Local Sports & Recreation

NCA – Game On! A History of Local Sports & RecreationRuns until August 28, 2026 Game On! A History of Local Sports & Recreation celebrates the rich history of local sports and recreation, from the rise of baseball and hockey in the area to the captivating wrestling matches at town hall, and more! Through photographs, archival materials, and artifacts, visitors will explore how sports and recreation have helped shaped community identity, fostered local pride, and inspired lifelong participation.

DTMHC – The Art of Irma Makariunaite

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 11 December 2025. Posted in Current Exhibits, Exhibits. No Comments on DTMHC – The Art of Irma Makariunaite

DTMHC – The Art of Irma MakariunaiteOn Display Until August 2026 Mixed media artist Irma Makariunaite seeks inspiration from the materials that she uses in her artwork. She embeds fragments of hand-written letters that were sent to her from her grandparents upon her immigration to Canada. She also integrates her own childhood drawings – lovingly preserved by her grandmother – in between the layers of acrylic. Fragments of other documents and ephemera are also included in the process of creating rich textures, colour, and meaning within her artwork. It is through these...

DTMHC – Delhi’s Team Takes the Lead: Norfolk’s Golden Era of Bike Racing

Written by Norfolk Heritage & Culture on 2 January 2025. Posted in Current Exhibits, Exhibits. No Comments on DTMHC – Delhi’s Team Takes the Lead: Norfolk’s Golden Era of Bike Racing

DTMHC – Delhi’s Team Takes the Lead: Norfolk’s Golden Era of Bike RacingOCT 2025 – AUGUST 2026 Bikes blaze around the track at an astonishing 70 km per hour and a 55-degree angle as they navigate the corners of the Delhi velodrome. Local cyclists had one of the most modern indoor circuits in the province and it was built by one of its own. Albert Coulier went on to build tracks around the world and raced in his fair share. This new exhibit explores Norfolk’s champions, builders, and innovators in a sport not for the faint of heart.

WHAM – Forged: Norfolk’s Industrial Might

Written by WHAM Staff on 2 January 2025. Posted in Current Exhibits, Exhibits.

Forged: Norfolk’s Industrial MightSEP 10 to JAN 31, 2027 As a powerhouse during the formative years of Upper Canada, Norfolk County produced some of the nation’s first industrial goods. This exhibition invites you to explore the furnaces, factories, and fields that powered the region, uncovering the largely forgotten story of Norfolk County’s industrial might. Admission by donation.