Art Galleries, Studio Tours & Museums

Art Galleries and Studio Tours

Art palette and paintbrushes
The areas unique and Varied natural environ-ment motivates many visual artists to call it home. Beach, lake, sunsets, forest, wildlife, farmland and quaint downtowns inspire artistic results.
There are more than eleven galleries/working studios in the area.

Paint Ontario

Paint Ontario is one of the provinces largest art events. 24th annual juried art show, competition and sale. Opening Gala, March 27.  Show runs March 28 – April 19, 2020.

Lampton Heritage Museum-Gallery/Exhibition Room, Grand Bend
www.paintontario.com

Grand Bend Studio Tour

Features 34 plus artists, restaurants and music at multiple locations. This annual event May 3 - 5, 2020.

519-238-1472
www.grandbendstudiotour.com

Museums, Archives & Collections

St. Joseph Memorial Park and Historical Walkway

St. Joseph is the only French Settlement between Windsor and Midland. Read about Narcisse Cantin known as the Founder of the Saint Lawrence Seaway, about the connection to Saint Andre and many other fascinating stories about the city that never was told through the narrative and pictorial signage.
Located on Highway 21 just 1 minute North of the Brentwood Cottages

Historical St. Joseph Archive & Museum
Hessenland St. Joseph, Ontario

The Huron County Museum
Goderich

The Huron Historic Gaol
Goderich

The Lambton Heritage Museum
Grand Bend

Schoolhouse on Wheels Railcar Museum

It isn't often that the main artifact of a museum is the museum itself. From 1926 to 1965 this rail car was a school house and the living area of the Fred Sloman family It was used to educate children in remote areas of Northern Ontario bush. This is an interesting and very unique museum. Open from Victoria Day weekend till the end of September. Thursday to the end of September and holidays: 11 am to 4 pm

76 Victoria Terrace, Clinton

Heritage Walking Tours