Exhibits
Exhibits and collections on display at our museum galleries.
Current exhibits
Oakville’s Flower: HMCS Oakville
November 5, 2022 to September 17, 2023 at QEPCCC. This exhibit tells the exciting story of HMCS Oakville, a Second World War naval ship which has a meaningful connection with the Town of Oakville.
What's your type?
May 6, 2022 to Spring 2023 at the Oakville Museum. Often found hiding in attics and lurking in basements are typewriters and sewing machines are two of of the most revolutionary machines to come out of the 1800s.
Read Me a Story: Fables and Fairytales
Ongoing at the Oakville Museum. Through museum artifacts we take a whimsical look at reoccurring themes found in fables and fairytales from a long, long time ago.
Preserving Peace: Souvenirs of Peacekeeping
Now on at the Oakville Museum. Learn about Canada’s contribution to global peace and how Canadian peacekeepers faced considerable risks while operating in some of the most challenging environments.
Freedom, Opportunity and Family: Oakville’s Black History
Permanent Exhibit at the Oakville Museum. Artifacts, pictures, text and a documentary video tell the stories of many of the African-American families who settled in Oakville and were important to the development of our community.
The Underground Railroad: Next Stop Freedom
Permanent exhibit at the Oakville Museum. In this exciting and moving multi-media presentation, the ghost of Deborah Brown tells the true story of her heroic flight from a life of slavery in Maryland to her new life of freedom in 19th-century Toronto.
History of Sledge Hockey
Now on at Sixteen Mile Sports Complex, 3070 Neyagawa Boulevard. Learn about the history of the sport, the rules of the game and get introduced to some of its leading athletes, some of which call Oakville home.