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County museum hosts new exhibit on myths and legends
March 14, 2024 · 0 Comments
By Brian Lockhart
The Simcoe County Museum is presenting a new exhibit titled, “Tales of Fantasy: Our Myths and Legends.”
The exhibit is currently on loan from the Sherbrooke Museum of Nature and Science and will be on display for a limited time only.
Captivating legends and myths from Quebec, Canadian, and First Nations heritage will be on display, including strange beasts, mysterious phenomena, magical creatures, flying canoes, and werewolf hunts.
No registration is required to visit and see this exhibit.
The Tales and Fantasy exhibit will be on display until April 7.
Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and youth, $4 for children and preschoolers, and museum members are free.
At the same time, another new exhibit will be available for visitors.Titled, “A Novel Experience: Stories in Every Corner,” is a student-led exhibit from the Museum and Gallery Studies students at Georgian College.
This exhibit features publications from the Museum’s collection and the materials used to create them, such as typewriters and a small printing press.
Opening on Saturday, March 16, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., this exhibit is curated by the students.
Food and drinks will be provided as well as a book swap where you can share your favourite books and trade them for some new ones.
The Simcoe County Museum is located on 1151 Highway 26 in Minesing.
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