EXHIBITS & ART SHOWS
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Historic Building: Crombie’s Station
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In 1872, the Toronto, Grey and Bruce Railway arrived in Dufferin County. The train stopped at larger towns like Orangeville and Shelburne, but flag stops or “flagging stations” were also needed for less populated areas in between. Passengers would wave a flag to an oncoming train, signaling the conductor that they would like to get on. Flag stops were also used as shipping points for local farm to send their produce or wares to other towns.
Crombie’s Station was located on the property of Martha and Samuel Crombie in Amaranth Township, Dufferin County. Having a flag stop on their land meant that their daily lives revolved around the train schedule. Often, people would travel to the Crombie’s farm and abandon their horses to run across the field and flag the train. Upon their return, travelers would often find their horses hitched up and patiently waiting for them, along with a friendly cup of tea offered by Martha.
Note: This historic building has two large steps at the entrance.
Historic Building: The Dufferin House
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This house was originally built ca. 1850 by Nancy and James Eccles, farmers from Mono Township, Dufferin County. The white pine logs that make up the exterior of the house are an example of the timbers and techniques used by many early European settlers to construct their homes and barns.
Decorated to the style of the 1880s, visitors can explore various rooms, from the cozy kitchen to the family parlor.
Note: This historic building has a second floor that is only accessible by stairs.
Through the Looking Glass
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Through the Looking Glass explores topics that have been on the mind of our growing and changing Dufferin community.
The exhibit case resembles a magnifying glass, blocking out visual distractions, providing you with an opportunity to get up-close to rare artifacts and archival documents.
As you explore, take a moment to reflect: What speaks to you? What questions do you have? What do you think the future holds?
THE CORN FLOWER GLASS GALLERY
W. J. Hughes Corn Flower Glass is a Canadian business success story.
The striking floral pattern was developed in 1912 by a young glass-cutter named William John Hughes. The Dufferin-born artisan grew his tableware creations into a national brand that has been enjoyed by Canadian families for over a century.
FEATURE EXHIBITIONS
Stephanie Casino Esguerra
SILO GALLERY
COMING SOON: Saturday September 14, 2024 to Saturday January 18, 2025
Local artist Stephanie Casino Esguerra’s solo art show and sale will feature new, large-scale artworks showcased in the Museum’s Silo Gallery.
Stephanie Casino Esguerra is a Filipina-Canadian award-winning artist residing in Orangeville, Ontario. Her materials of choice are usually watercolours, acrylics and inks on paper, canvas and wood, and her work can be best described as illustrative and dreamlike. Stephanie considers linework her specialty, and loves to use interesting compositions for her objects of focus.
Art Credit: “Rebirth 1”, Acrylic, Ink, and Gold Leaf on canvas. Stephanie Casino Esguerra, 2023.
Red Dress Day
OUTDOOR DISPLAY
COMING SOON: May 4th to May 12th, 2024
Red Dress Day, also known as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People, is observed on May 5th. The day honours and brings awareness to the thousands of Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people who have been subject to disproportionate violence in Canada.
The Museum of Dufferin is preparing a display of red dresses that have been donated by the community. If you drive by the museum, starting on May 4th, you’ll see them on the front of our lawn. We think of the families and survivors as we mourn. There is much more work to be done to end the violence. The red dresses are a visual reminder to remember, reflect and take action.
Feast or Famine
LODGE GALLERY
ON NOW: Saturday, April 27 to Saturday, November 2, 2024
Explore the history of food production in Dufferin County, and the challenges that face our community today.
Photo Credit: Stewart Family Picnic, Melancthon, ca. 1940. P-2446 C, Museum of Dufferin Collection.
Unity in Diversity: Multicultural Art Show
SILO GALLERY
COMING SOON: Saturday, June 8 to Saturday, August 31, 2024
The Museum of Dufferin, in partnership with the Dufferin County Multicultural Foundation, are proud to present “Unity in Diversity”, a juried art show exhibited in the Silo Gallery. The show features artists from across Ontario, who will showcase works that reflect their own culture or the theme of “unity in diversity”.
Applications Are Now Closed.
Rumble, Honk, Choo-Choo!: Dufferin County On The Move
SILO GALLERY
ON NOW: Saturday March 9 to Saturday May 25, 2024
Rumble, Honk, Choo-Choo! What are the different types of transportation that help Dufferin County move?
Explore artifacts and images of historic cars, trains, and tractors in this new exhibition, along with fun interactives for kids and adults alike!
Photo Credit: Unidentified Man on John Deere Tractor, East Garafraxa, ca. 1945. P-3815-007-27, Museum of Dufferin Collection.
ONLINE EXHIBITIONS
A Fallen Star: The 1904 Shelburne Meteorite
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On a cloudy summer’s evening in 1904, a meteorite landed in Shelburne, Dufferin County, and sparked a meteorite frenzy that attracted the interest of the scientific community worldwide.
Visit our new online exhibit about the meteorite to read the stories of how it was discovered, why it is important, and where in the world you can find fragments today!
EXHIBITION APPLICATION FORM
Are you a local artist or art collective interested in showcasing your work in an exhibition at the Museum of Dufferin? Visit the Get Involved webpage to review the MoD’s Exhibition Policy and fill out an Exhibition Application Form.