Museum Virtual Resources
#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
- A Taste of History Recipes
- Virtual Exhibits
- Online Databases
- Educational Resources
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!
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!
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!
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.
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:
