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All County of Lambton Cultural Services Sites Closing Early Due to Inclement Weather
Posted on Wednesday, February 02, 2022 12:25 PM
Wyoming, ON – All County of Lambton Cultural Services sites will close early due to inclement weather. With significant snow accumulations expected over the course of Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning, bringing reduced visibility due to snow and local blowing snow, the County has made the decision to close its libraries, museums, archives and gallery facilities effective 1:00 p.m. today.
This closure will include all booked time-ticketed entry, curbside pickup service, in-person browsing,...
Lambton County’s Museums, Gallery and Archives Re-Open
Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 04:56 PM
Wyoming, ON – Lambton Heritage Museum, Lambton County Archives, the Oil Museum of Canada, and the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery will be re-opening to the public on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 with limited capacity. The hours of operation for each site will be Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Fridays & Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
This re-opening marks the first time the Oil Museum of Canada will be welcoming visitors since undergoing...
Temporary Closure of Lambton County’s Museums, Gallery, and Archives
Posted on Tuesday, January 04, 2022 04:40 PM
Wyoming, ON – As the Province of Ontario returns to a modified Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen, effective Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. Lambton County’s museums, gallery, and archives will be closed to the public.
Locations affected include the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery, Lambton County Archives, Lambton Heritage Museum and the Oil Museum of Canada, National Historic Site. The closure is scheduled to last 21 days with an anticipated re-opening date of January 26, 2021. Any...
Give the Gift with a Lasting Impact this Holiday Season
Posted on Monday, November 29, 2021 10:30 AM
Grand Bend, ON – Lambton Heritage Museum is asking residents to consider giving a gift with lasting impact this holiday season by donating to the Canatara Cabin restoration campaign.
The campaign has raised just over $30,000 of its $100,000 target to date. The relocation of the cabin to Lambton Heritage Museum has been led by the grassroots "Save the Canatara Cabin" group. This group is spearheaded by passionate local residents and descendants of families that lived in this cabin. If you would like...
Creative County Grant Program to Open 2022 Intake
Posted on Wednesday, October 06, 2021 04:35 PM
Wyoming, ON - Beginning Monday, October 11, Lambton's Creative County Grant Program will be receiving funding applications for cultural, heritage, and arts initiatives occurring in Lambton County in 2022.
The Creative County Grant Program invests in new and innovative projects that build cultural capacity, strengthen the creative community, define the County's unique identity and enrich the quality of life of all residents. Organizers of new or expanding initiatives are encouraged to apply online...