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Delhi Tobacco Museum & Heritage Centre (DTMHC)

Hours

Open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10 am to 4 pm.

Admission

By donation

Location

200 Talbot Road, Delhi Ontario

GPS coordinates: 42.856315, -80.5035497

Phone: 519-426-5870 x 1091

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    Horse statue in Delhi Tobacco Museum & Heritage Centre

    Situated atop a small hill overlooking Quance Park in Delhi, Ontario, this open-concept museum, built in 1979 as a model of a typical tobacco pack barn, houses a large agricultural collection which includes exhibits on tobacco, ginseng and alternative agriculture grown in Norfolk County.

    Permanent and featured exhibits highlight local community history and its diverse multicultural heritage.

    While on your visit to the Delhi Tobacco Museum & Heritage Centre (DTMHC), please make sure to ask Museum Staff to tour the Heritage Designated Tobacco Kiln on site and see for yourself the interior of a once functional tobacco kiln with stick-hung tobacco still in place.

    Parking

    Parking is FREE to all visitors of the Museum. Parking is located to the East of our building directly in front of our Tobacco Kiln.

    There is additional Accessible drop-off in front of the Museum. Vehicles are not permitted to park in this area. Accessible parking located in parking lot.

    Accessibility

    Our Museum is fully committed to accessibility for all visitors. Located to the West of our building, we offer accessible grading leading to the entrance on the East of our building where there is a power assist entrance. The building is equipped with a lift for second-floor access.

    Norfolk County Archives (NCA)

    Hours

    Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10 am to 4 pm. Saturdays by appointment.

    Appointments are not required, however, they are recommended in order for archives staff to better serve you. Book online or contact us for an appointment.

    Admission

    By donation

    Location

    109 Norfolk St. S. Simcoe ON. We are directly across the street from the Blue Elephant.

    GPS coordinates: 42.835067, -80.302822

    Phone: 519-426-5870 x 1035

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      Entry to Norfolk County Archives

      The Norfolk County Archives (NCA) is committed to preserving Norfolk County’s heritage and making it available to the public.

      Located in the heart of downtown Simcoe, the original heritage home was built in 1845 in the Georgian/Loyalist style and is one of the oldest residential brick structures in Simcoe. The Norfolk County Archives located in the addition at the rear of the heritage home has an extensive collection of archival materials available to the public for the avid genealogist, local history enthusiast, or anyone interested in conducting research!

      Parking

      Free parking is available on the street, directly in front of our building on Norfolk St. S. There is also street parking on Water St.

      Accessibility

      The archives is committed to accessibility for all visitors. The building is equipped with an elevator.

      Port Dover Harbour Museum (PDHM)

      Hours

      Open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10 am to 4 pm.

      Admission

      By donation

      Location

      44 Harbour Street, Port Dover ON, on the banks of the Lynn River, behind Tim Hortons.

      GPS coordinates: 42.784900, -80.198731

      Phone: 519-426-5870 x 1037

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        Room in Port Dover Harbour Museum

        The Port Dover Harbour Museum (PDHM) promotes and preserves the history of Port Dover, with focus on the community’s commercial fishing heritage along the north shore of Lake Erie.

        The museum connects with the community by actively collecting memories and material culture, while creating an engaging experience for all visitors.

        To ensure that Port Dover’s historic role in the freshwater commercial fishing industry, and the history of this beachside community, is preserved.


        Research – The Harry B. Barrett Reading Room

        The reading room houses books and research relating to the history of Port Dover. Please call ahead if you would like to conduct research.

        Shop – The Nautical Nook

        Stop by the Nautical Nook for marine themed children’s gifts, one of a kind books by local authors or a small piece of art for your home.

        Parking

        The museum’s parking lot is free to all PDHM visitors.

        Accessibility

        The Museum is committed to accessibility for all visitors.

        Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum (WHAM)

        Hours

        Open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10 am to 4 pm.

        Admission

        By donation

        Location

        159 Nichol Street, Waterford ON next to the Nanticoke Creek

        GPS coordinates: 42.932675, -80.297560

        Phone: 519-426-5870 x 1046

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          Kids playing in Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum

          Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum (WHAM) offers a vibrant public space where community members can gather to learn, to create, to discuss, to perform, and to socialize.

          Through its collection, research, exhibitions, and programming, WHAM creates opportunities for connections and participation.

          WHAM is located in one of Waterford’s best known industrial landmarks: The Pickle Factory.

          Parking

          Parking is free of charge to all WHAM visitors. Our main parking lot is located to the west of our building, with a gravel overflow parking lot located to the east. There is additional free street parking located directly in front of our main entrance.

          Accessibility

          The Museum is committed to accessibility for all visitors. Our one-story building with power assist entrance and washroom doors makes WHAM a welcoming and accessible place for all.