Sault Ste. Marie Museum
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Located in downtown Sault Ste. Marie, the museum welcomes visitors year-round to explore the three floors of exhibit galleries that depict the heritage of Sault Ste. Marie. Displays include travelling and locally curated exhibits.
About Sault Ste. Marie Museum
The Sault Ste. Marie Museum is a non-profit, charitable organization facilitated by the Sault Ste. Marie & 49th Field Regiment R.C.A. Historical Society for the citizens of Sault Ste. Marie and the District of Algoma, as well as visitors to the community. A management Board of Directors oversees the operation of the Museum.
On August 10th, 1920, an organizational meeting was held attended by twelve interested members of the community. At a subsequent meeting held on August 17, 1920, in the council chambers of City Hall, a constitution was adopted and a slate of officers elected.
On October 31st, 1921, the Sault Ste. Marie Historical Society became incorporated through affiliation and membership with the Ontario Historical Society.
On January 26th, 1951 Lt. Col. Derrer had persuaded the Department of Defense to approve the exclusive use of a room in the Pine St. Armoury for a library / museum. Subsequently, a meeting held in the council chambers of City Hall, led by original members of the Society, led to amalgamation of the Sault Ste. Marie Historical Society and the Regimental Historical Society.
Although the Department of Defense had allocated space for the museum, the Society was responsible for its furnishings. Sir James Dunn, then president of Algoma Steel, furnished it handsomely in all details. In 1956 a part time curator was hired. However, over time the physical limitations of the space became acute, added to which access by the public was difficult.
In 1980, with the introduction of museum standards by the Ontario Ministry of Culture and Recreation as a requirement for funding, the need to find alternative space became imperative.
The “Old Post Office” building which the museum currently occupies was identified as the most promising site. The municipality of Sault Ste. Marie purchased the building in 1981.
In 1982 an agreement was recorded between the 49th Field Regiment R.C.A. and the Sault Ste. Marie and 49th Field Regiment R.C.A. Historical Society regarding their continuing collaboration. The agreement recognizes the debt owed to the Regiment by the Society for providing space in the Armoury, and states the intention of the Society to relocate to the new facility. Also included are the terms of ownership and loans for the military artifacts and papers pertaining to military history that would be transferred to the new museum.
The museum was opened in 1983 by the Society under an agreement with the City of Sault Ste. Marie for the use of the building.
On August 10th, 1920, an organizational meeting was held attended by twelve interested members of the community. At a subsequent meeting held on August 17, 1920, in the council chambers of City Hall, a constitution was adopted and a slate of officers elected.
On October 31st, 1921, the Sault Ste. Marie Historical Society became incorporated through affiliation and membership with the Ontario Historical Society.
On January 26th, 1951 Lt. Col. Derrer had persuaded the Department of Defense to approve the exclusive use of a room in the Pine St. Armoury for a library / museum. Subsequently, a meeting held in the council chambers of City Hall, led by original members of the Society, led to amalgamation of the Sault Ste. Marie Historical Society and the Regimental Historical Society.
Although the Department of Defense had allocated space for the museum, the Society was responsible for its furnishings. Sir James Dunn, then president of Algoma Steel, furnished it handsomely in all details. In 1956 a part time curator was hired. However, over time the physical limitations of the space became acute, added to which access by the public was difficult.
In 1980, with the introduction of museum standards by the Ontario Ministry of Culture and Recreation as a requirement for funding, the need to find alternative space became imperative.
The “Old Post Office” building which the museum currently occupies was identified as the most promising site. The municipality of Sault Ste. Marie purchased the building in 1981.
In 1982 an agreement was recorded between the 49th Field Regiment R.C.A. and the Sault Ste. Marie and 49th Field Regiment R.C.A. Historical Society regarding their continuing collaboration. The agreement recognizes the debt owed to the Regiment by the Society for providing space in the Armoury, and states the intention of the Society to relocate to the new facility. Also included are the terms of ownership and loans for the military artifacts and papers pertaining to military history that would be transferred to the new museum.
The museum was opened in 1983 by the Society under an agreement with the City of Sault Ste. Marie for the use of the building.
Contact Sault Ste. Marie Museum
| Address : | 690 Queen St E, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 2A4, Canada |
| Phone : | 📞 +779778 |
| Website : | http://www.saultmuseum.ca/ |
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| Description : | Museum in a former post office exploring local history through artifacts & interactive exhibits. |
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Ashutosh Dutta on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Good place to connect to indigenous and local history.
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Andrei Kastulin on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This museum has interesting artifacts, but fails short in telling the story of the place and history
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Jessica Fizzell on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ There was no veterans discount for general admission and the prices seemed high in contrast to other northern Ontario museums.
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Stephen Jansen on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 Dollars to get in, which is steep to walk through a building and look at old stuff. There is rich history, but it's just as interesting to visit some of the old landmarks.
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Marc Rose on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Interesting museum to learn about The Soo!
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John Wong on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The building was used to be a post office and it is already worth viewing. I found the exhibits are not very well organized but staff is friendly and the exhibits telling story about Sault Ste. Maire.
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Andre Laverne on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Visited right before things shut down. Lots of stuff to see and read about. Could easily spend a whole day if you enjoy learning history
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Janice Lam on Google
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Attended the museum for a special music night, it had a lot of interesting exhibits and lovely performers. My favourite part was the gift shop, it had free art kits and neat vintage buttons. I wish there was more signage to help direct the flow of people. Overall I enjoyed my visit at the museum!
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