Chimczuk Museum Exhibits
Temporary Exhibits
Chariots of Fire: A History of Windsor’s Firefighting Equipment
Temporary Exhibit
April 6, 2024, to August 25, 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.
Photograph: 1936 LaFrance aerial truck at W.F.D. headquarters on Pitt Street East, courtesy of Walter McCall.
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
Remembering Windsor’s Emancipation Celebrations
Temporary Display
Opens August 3, 2024
Remembering Windsor’s Emancipation Celebrations was developed by Guest Curator Irene Moore Davis with assistance from local author and scholar Kimberly Simmons, Amherstburg Freedom Museum Assistant Curator Lorene Bridgen-Lennie, and Museum Windsor staff. The display explores early Emancipation celebrations in the Windsor region, the impact of Walter Perry on the celebration’s growth, the importance of Jackson Park, and more.
Photograph: Emancipation Day Celebrations at the Jackson Park Bandshell, courtesy of Irene Moore Davis.
Lebanese Community of Windsor
Temporary Display
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:
Museum Windsor
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