Anyone suffering from the winter blues is encouraged to check out two new exhibitions which opened Jan. 12 at Wellington County Museum and Archives.
Wellington County Collects showcases the private collections of Wellington County residents at the Museum throughout the year. The first collector, Joyce Blyth highlights a selection of her lightning rod balls, car vases and Raggedy Ann Dolls.
“Collecting since the 1970s, these are few of my favourite pieces,” stated Blyth. Her collection will be on display in the Archives until May 12.
“We are excited about the new display because now we have a space to work with the public and display their special collections to share with our visitors,” said Curatorial Assistant, Amy Dunlop.
“From the weird to the wonderful, it doesn’t matter what the collection is. We are interested in the stories behind the objects. ”
Prohibition exhibition
Also on display is the exhibition The Noble Experiment. A story of crime and smuggling, of action and danger, of humour and morality, this travelling exhibition, from the Peterborough Museum and Archives, explores the temperance debate and prohibition era. It will be on display until June 23.
The Wellington County Museum and Archives is located on Wellington Road 18 between Fergus and Elora. Admission is by donation. The museum is open weekdays from 9:30am to 4:30pm and 12 to pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
