Welcome to the Wellington County Museum and Archives! With so much to see and do, we invite you to plan and make the most of your visit.
What to See and Do

Discover Our Exhibits
Explore our award winning exhibits on two floors of galleries and see what new exhibits are showing now.

Find Upcoming Events
There’s something for everyone year-round. Find out about special events, festivals, family-friendly activities, programmes and more.

Explore Our Collections
Discover your family tree, the heritage of your home, or delve into a part of Wellington County history in our spacious, Archives facility.

Take a Tour
Hear fascinating, funny, and sometimes sad, but always interesting, stories from our knowledgeable Museum staff.
Explore the Grounds
Bring a picnic and enjoy our beautiful gardens and rolling acres. Sit by the pond, stroll along the Woodland path, or soak up the sun in our Victorian Garden. Winter visitors can enjoy our free outdoor skating rink and superb sledding opportunities on Toboggan Hill.

Visit the Heritage Barn
The House of Industry and Refuge was built to run as a self-sufficient farm. Explore the original 1877 Heritage Barn and say hello to our resident chickens.

Hit the Trails
Hike the Elora Cataract Trailway. Short, easy hikes loop around the Museum property, featuring stunning views of the Grand River. Feeling more energetic? You can walk or bike to Fergus and Elora.

Play on the Playground
A 2023 addition to the WCMA for all our young visitors to enjoy. The playground theme is agriculture to reflects the look and character of the former Poor House Industrial Farm.

Tour the Cemetery
At the edge of the property, a one-acre cemetery was established for Poor House residents who had no family to claim their remains at death. There are 271 men, women and children buried here.
What's Nearby

Gathering Circle
A place for healing and education on the land, which allows precontact flora to re-establish back into this natural setting. We're honoured to offer this meeting space as part of our path to Reconciliation. Located next to the Museum & Archives.

Visit Fergus/Elora
While you're here, take in some of the area's charming historic buildings, natural surroundings offering beauty second to none, dynamic festivals and events, vibrant downtowns, and local produce with fantastic flavours.