PDHM – Dover Ducks: The Carvings of Thircul Church
Runs until JAN 1, 2026
Unhappy with the hunting ducks available on the market, Port Dover’s Thircul Church taught himself how to make his own decoys. Now approaching 50 years of carving, Thircul has crafted nearly 1500 ducks and birds. – see a handful of the working decoys, decorative ducks, shorebirds and a few wonderful one off that’s he’s carved.
WHAM – Leaving Their Mark: Folk Artists of Norfolk
Runs until MAR 15, 2026
Leaving Their Mark: Folk Artists of Norfolk PART II, is set to open on January 30, 2026, and will run through March 15, 2026. This revised exhibition features an array of additions, including works which have never been on public display. This unique collection will serve as the foundation for the highly anticipated publication, a groundbreaking first for the documentation of 63 past and present Norfolk folk artists.
NCA – Carillon 100: A Century of Remembering
Runs until May 29, 2026
The “Carillon 100: A Century of Remembering” exhibit explores the history of Norfolk County’s War Memorial. 100 years ago, the iconic Carillon Tower was dedicated to the 216 men and 1 woman from Norfolk who lost their lives during the Great War of 1914-1918. Over 500 Great War Veterans, bands, dignitaries and school children marched in the largest parade ever seen in Norfolk County. Now 100 years later, Carillon Tower continues to serve as a lasting memorial to the brave Norfolk residents who fought for freedom.
DTMHC – What’s the Alternative?
MAY 2025- MAR 2026
The sandy soil that is ideal for flue-cured tobacco also lends itself well to a plethora of other crops. The decline in tobacco production and the shift to alternative crops in recent years has made Norfolk County one of the most diverse agricultural areas in Canada. This new exhibit explores the transition from tobacco to crops like lavender, ginseng, and many others that make Norfolk “Ontario’s Garden.”
DTMHC – Delhi’s Team Takes the Lead: Norfolk’s Golden Era of Bike Racing
OCT 2025 – MAY 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.
Forged: Norfolk’s Industrial Might
SEP 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.