Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum
Tourism Region: Niagara
A Marine Museum and Heritage Village on the Welland Canal, featuring Canada's Century Car, the 1901 Neff Steam Buggy, the 1869 Williams' Home, an 1835 Log Schoolhouse, 1850 Log Home, 1870 Blacksmith Shop, Edwardian Tea Room, Hochelaga Life Boat, Yvon Dupre Jr.Tug Boat Wheelhouse and Marine Exhibit Lighthouse.
About the Collections
Artifacts and Archives pertaining to the history of Port Colborne and the Welland Canal, including photos, textiles, glassware, marine artifacts, housewares and community archives.
Approximate number of objects in the collections: 15,000
Archives
Photos, Books, Documents, Log Books, pertaining to Port Colborne and the Welland Canal.
Photographs •
Textual Records
Decorative Arts
Cranberry Glass Collection, Jacquard Coverlets, Ship Models, Locally-manufactured Glassware.
Ceramics, Porcelain or Pottery •
Costumes •
Furniture or Furnishings •
Glass •
Metalwork, Silverwork or Goldwork •
Musical Instruments •
Textiles or Tapestries
Fine Arts
Photograph Collection pertaining to Port Colborne and the Welland Canal.
Culture:
Canadian
Period:
Other Period: 1850-1950
Media:
Painting •
Photography •
Prints and Drawings
Human History
Artifacts pertaining to Port Colborne and the Welland Canal include arrowheads, pottery, utensils, chert and objects from archeaological digs.
Agriculture
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Archaeological Objects
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Clocks or Time-Keeping Devices
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Communications Devices
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Computing Technology
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Costumes and Accessories
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Furniture or Furnishings
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Household Objects or Domestic Technology
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Imaging
: Photographs
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Industrial Technology and History
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Local History
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Maps, Charts, Plans or Blueprints
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Marine History and Technology
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Medals
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Medical History and Technology
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Memorabilia
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Military History and Technology
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Musical Instruments
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Printing and Bookbinding
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Sports Equipment
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Toys and Games
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Transportation
: Marine
: Motorized ground
: Non-motorized ground
Services & Activities
Research Services
Research Room Available with local history files. Heritage Resource Centre Archives by appointment only.
Archival Records •
Genealogical Research
Educational Programs
Hear the School Bell Ring
Scavenger Hunt
Say Hello to Yesterday
Demonstrations
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School Programs
: Age 5-11 (k-6)
: Age 12-17 (7-13)(Quebec: Secondary 1-CEGEP)
Visitor Services
Guided Tours
: English
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Accessible by Public Transportation
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Parking Facilities
: Free
: Bus
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Gift shop
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Special Needs Facilities
: Washrooms
: Wheelchairs available
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Washrooms
Other: Seasonal Tea Room June thru September
Volunteer Services
Volunteer Services Available •
Volunteer Training Offered
Number of Volunteers: 119
Activities: Reception, research, cataloguing, events, tea room operation, tour guide, promotion
Member Privileges
Free admission to events, museum newsletter, invitation to events, 10% discount at gift shop
Food Services
Afternoon Tea served 2-4 daily, June to September in Arabella's Tea Room. $3 per person. Groups by reservation.
Snack Bar or Vending Machines •
Picnic Area
Publications and Products
Publications:'Coming Home' the Epic Journey of Canada's Century Car the 1901 Neff Steam Buggy, The 'Golden Age' of Humberstone Village 1790-1912 and its 'Early Inns and Taverns', The 'A to Z' Documentarty of Old Humberstone Village c.1830-1912, Pioneering In Humberstone Township The First Fifty Years: 1784-1834, Benton The Steam Buggy Colouring and Activity Book, Culinary Landmarks Port Colborne 1906, Timeline: Port Colborne History Highlights
Annual Reports •
Books •
Brochures •
Museum Guide •
Newsletters •
Postcards •
Tour Packages •
T-Shirts or Sweatshirts or Caps •
Commemorative Souvenirs
Other: Arabella's Product Line
Featured Images
The Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum features the Wheelhouse from the Yvone Dupre Tugboat
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Arabella's, an Edwardian Tea Room on the Museum Grounds, serving Afternoon Tea of hot, homemade tea biscuits and jams and jellies.
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Map
Location
| Address: |
P.O. Box 572, 280 King St. Port Colborne, Ontario L3K 5X8 See Map |
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| Telephone: | 905-834-7604 |
| Fax: | 905-834-6198 |
| Mailing Address: |
Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum PO Box 572, Port Colborne, Ontario L3K 5X8 |
| Email Us |
Hours of Operation
Operations:
Year Round
January- April: Open for research by appointment
May-December: Museum Exhibits, Heritage Village, and Tours
June- September: Arabella's Edwardian Tea Room open
Open: Daily noon to 5 p.m.
Closed:
Closed Christmas to New Year
Admission:
Free
Tea Room serves Tea and Biscuits for $3 per person
