Museum About Us
The Woodstock Museum National Historic Site is a community museum owned and operated by the City of Woodstock. It is committed to the preservation of the Old Town Hall as a heritage site and its use as a cultural centre.
The Woodstock Museum NHS portrays the human history of the City of Woodstock and Oxford County. The Museum collects, researches and conserves a representative collection of significant artifacts that contribute to an understanding of the history of Woodstock and Oxford County.
Guiding Principles
Mission: The Woodstock Museum National Historic Site strives to interpret the past, present and future through conservation, education and exhibition of local history.
Vision: To welcome, inspire and develop each visitor’s historical perspective of Woodstock and Oxford County
Mandate:
- Respect: We believe that every person deserves to be treated equally with respect and compassion.
- Stewardship: Communicate a strong sense of integrity in the protection of the Museum collection, and in historical research, for today and future generations.
- Arts and Entertainment: We believe that the Woodstock Museum NHS will imaginatively recreate the past in an accurate and entertaining manner.
Learning Environment: We provide exhibits, programs and activities and other educational resources to enhance the knowledge and understanding of our unique heritage.
Staff
Position | Name |
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Manager of Culture and Museum Curator | Karen Houston |
Curator of Collection | Adam Pollard |
Education Officer | Kerrie Gill |
Museum Clerk | Dariel McIntyre |
Facility Rentals and Special Events Coordinator | Keziah Hope |