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Museum Virtual Resources

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#MuseumFromHome

Stay connected with the Woodstock Museum at home! Enjoy a fun activity, learn more about local history and explore the Museum's collection online. Click the links below to navigate the page or scroll down to explore.


Family-Friendly Activities

Colouring Pages

Break out the crayons and have some fun with these Woodstock-inspired colouring pages!

Historic Puzzles

Can you assemble the puzzle pieces of Woodstock's history? Click on the previews below to start solving some of our latest puzzles, or visit our Jigsaw Planet page to view all of our albums and puzzles.

 

Self-Guided Walking Tours

Gather your social circle and head out for a look into Woodstock’s past with a self-guided walking tour! 

Maps and Routes


A Taste of History

Enjoy a selection of historic recipes from our favourite cookbooks in the Woodstock Museum's collection!

A Very Rich Lemon Pie

From the Canadian Cook Book (1881)

Split Pea Soup

From the Daughters of the Empire Cookbook (1917)

Orange Cranberry Relish

From The Pantry Shelf Cookbook (1939)


Virtual Exhibits

Experience the Woodstock Museum from home with our virtual exhibits including:

  • The Marshalls: A Black History Exhibit
  • Keeping Warm
  • From Soldier to Civilian: Oxford's Own Goes to War
  • Defined Under Pressure: A History of the Woodstock Fire Department
  • The History of Agriculture in Oxford County
  • Made in Woodstock: Explore Woodstock's Industrial Past
  • And more!

View the Exhibits 


Online Databases

Collection Portal

The Woodstock Museum's entire collection is available for searching and research online. Explore photos and artifacts from Woodstock's past!

Search the Collection

Heritage Property Database

The City of Woodstock's Heritage Advisory Committee has compiled a database of heritage properties located in the older part of Woodstock. 

Search Heritage Properties


Educational Resources 

We are adapting some of our popular school programs for teachers and students to use at home!

Simple Machines

Based on our Simply Mechanical program, this unit introduces students to the mechanical advantages of the wedge, lever, pulley, wheel, screw and inclined plane. Click on the links below to download or view the resources:

Contact Us

© 2017 City of Woodstock P.O. Box 1539, 500 Dundas Street, Woodstock, ON N4S 0A7

 

Phone: 519-539-1291
Email: General Information

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