Chimczuk Museum Exhibits
Chimczuk Museum Exhibits
Chimczuk Museum Exhibits
Temporary Exhibits
Chariots of Fire: A History of Windsor’s Firefighting Equipment
Temporary Exhibit
Opens April 6, 2024
Developed by Guest Curators Walter McCall and Jeff Topliffe, Chariots of Fire explores the history of the Windsor Fire Department (W.F.D.) through some of the unique and innovative pieces of firefighting equipment and machinery that were used in the past. The exhibition features historical photographs, firefighting equipment, badges, and other unique items rarely seen by the public.
Beyond the Barrel: Windsor's Whisky History
Temporary Exhibit
June 22, 2024, to January 26, 2025
Beyond the Barrel showcases the history of whisky and its connection to the Windsor-Essex area. Themes include farming, early whisky production, the founding of local distilleries, the Prohibition Era in Windsor-Detroit, and the post-Prohibition whisky market. Through a collection of artifacts and photographs, visitors will travel through the history of whisky-making and leave with a newfound appreciation for the golden elixir.
Photograph: Workers bottling Canadian Club whisky, 1962 - P17479
Mary Ann Shadd Cary Bicentennial Display
Temporary Display
November 4, 2023 to July 2024
Museum Windsor is excited to announce the opening of a new display honouring the 200th anniversary of the birth of Mary Ann Shadd Cary. The display includes biographical information and a few period-appropriate artifacts from the museum's collection. Special thanks to Guest Curator Irene Moore Davis, the Essex County Black Historical Research Society, Library and Archives Canada, The Toronto Public Library, and Archives of Ontario.
Photograph: Portrait of Mary Ann Shadd Cary, circa 1855-1860, courtesy of Library and Archives Canada.
Lebanese Community of Windsor
Opens March 30, 2024
Created by Guest Curator Natasha Feghali, this display features photographs and artifacts that showcase local Lebanese history and culture.
Photograph: Lebanese Youth Group from St. Simeon Melkite Church visiting an orchard/farm in Lebanon.
Permanent Exhibits
The River and the Land Sustain Us
Featuring 2,705 square feet on the main floor concourse, this space features a bilingual permanent exhibit that tells the history of our city and people.
Features include History of Windsor: pre-history to present; hands-on exhibits; a mini-theatre with videos of Windsor's history and heritage; visitor interactive stations; visitor information stations; core educational programming and public museum tours offered by Museum Windsor's knowledgeable, engaging staff.
Children's Gallery and Learning Space
Interactive. Educational. Fun. This 1,173-square-foot space on the main floor is for the young and young at heart to explore history and heritage through interactive games and activities.
Features include Things from the Past: artifact discovery drawers; Waterways and Underground Connection: Build-A-Bridge, ship and tunnel to cross the Detroit River and explore The Great Lakes design activity; Transportation: Build-A-Car assembly line activity; Fashion In Time: historic costume dress-up; Traditional old time toys; and school and daycare programming.
Original Peoples Culture and Legacy Gallery
At the north end of the main floor concourse, this space reflects the culture, heritage, and contemporary issues of the local First Nations and Métis communities. It also provides an open and flexible gathering space for programming. This exhibit was developed in consultation with Walpole Island Heritage Centre, Caldwell First Nation, Turtle Island-Aboriginal Education Centre (University of Windsor), Can-Am Indian Friendship Centre and other local community organizations.
Features include Creation Stories, Treaties, Residential Schools and 60s Scoop, Language Revitalization, Missing and Murdered Women, Medicine Wheel Teachings, and Cultural Expressions.
Get in touch
Questions about the permanent exhibits, temporary/travelling exhibitions, tours and programs at the Chimczuk Museum? Reach out to us:
254 Pitt Street West
Windsor, Ontario, Canada, N9A 5L5
Phone: For general information, call 311.
For detailed inquiries, please call (519) 253-1812.
Email: wmuseum@citywindsor.ca