Past Exhibits

Take a look at our Past Exhibits!

If you are interested in viewing information about one of our past exhibits, whether travelling or a Grey Roots original, please click on one of the links below. Enjoy!

L'Chaim - To Life: The Story of the Beth Ezekiel Synagogue

L'Chaim - To Life: The Story of the Beth Ezekiel Synagogue

The story of local Jewish pioneers and their contributions to Owen Sound and Grey County.
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Alien Earths: Are We Alone?

Exhibitions - Alien Earths

Be an astronaut in training! Hands-on, interactive stations allow children of all ages to get busy exploring outer space. Developed by NASA, the Space Institute, and National Science Foundation.
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Cosmic Images

Comet

A collection of celestial photographs captured by members of the Bruce County Astronomical Society. 
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Home on the Range: The Meaford Tank Range Story

Home on the Range

Explore the development of the Land Force Central Area Training Centre from its conception in 1942 to the present day.
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World Circus

World Circus

World Circus is an action-packed, interactive exhibition, which draws you under the big top into a world of fun.
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Heiltsuk: The Ones Who Uphold the Laws of our Ancestors

Káxláya Gvìlás

First Nations artists from Bella Bella, B.C. speak in their own voices.
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Dinosaurs and Company!

Dinosaurs and Company!

This interactive exhibit focuses on dinosaurs who lived in Alberta 75 million years ago.
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Open Hearts - Closed Doors

Open Hearts - Closed Doors

Chronicling the lives of 1,123 war orphans who came to Canada as they emerged from the events of the Holocaust.
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Sitting Pretty

Sitting Pretty

The evolution of the toilet, from the chamber pot to the outhouse to the modern flushing toilet.
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The Robot Zoo: How Animals Work

The Robot Zoo: How Animals Work

This exhibit reveals the magic of nature as a master engineer. Our summer blockbuster!
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Stories from Ontario's Movie Theatres

Stories from Ontario's Movie Theatres

Just about everyone remembers the excitement of a special night out at the movies!
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Objects of Affection: The Artefacts of Grey County

Beaded Ojibwa-style Pouch

This exhibit stars special items from our permanent collection. Some are one-of-a-kind, others were mass produced, but they all have a story.
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Playing with Time: A History of Children's Toys

Playing with Time

This exhibit includes toys and games from our collection. Sure to be a hit with the whole family!
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Timeless Memories: A Season of Celebration

Season of Celebration

Learn about pioneer traditions. See festive favourites from the collection which highlight Christmases gone by.
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For the Love of Shoes

Shoes

Take a look at a century of shoes!
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A Lifetime Day by Day - Five Women and Their Diaries

Five Women

Diaries reveal an immediacy and intimacy provided by very few types of records.
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Satisfaction Guaranteed

Satisfaction Guaranteed

For generations of Canadians, the mail order catalogue was the most convenient shop. Step back in time and see mail order as a sophisticated business designed to satisfy the masses.
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When Doctors Made House Calls

When Doctors

Come explore Grey County’s medical history! Another Grey Roots original collection-based exhibit!
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David Thompson: North America's Greatest Geographer

David Thompson

An exhibit celebrating the life, work and legacy of David Thompson: fur trader, astronomer and surveyor.
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Iroquois Beadwork: Through the Voices of Beads

Beaded Ojibwa-style Pouch

See Iroquois beadworks, both historical and contemporary, and learn how this art still flourishes.
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Celebrate Our Wonderful Universe

Planet Earth

Learn about the heavens from local enthusiasts of the Bruce County Astronomical Society.
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Be a Photo Sleuth

Camera

Explore the history of photography and photographs. Learn techniques used to date photographs. Help us identify photographs from our collection.
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Gateway to the Greenbelt

Exhibit - Greenbelt

Ever wonder about the Greenbelt's contribution to the quality of life in Ontario? This attractive and informative display will answer all your questions!
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Arts of China

Arts of China

This show features jade, ceramic and bronze artefacts from the ROM's world-renowned Far Eastern collections.
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Chains of Office

Exhibits - Chains of Office

Explore the level of government with the greatest impact on your day-to-day life with this Grey Roots original exhibit. Chains of Office presents a relevant topic peppered with some quirky facts and fun trivia.
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LEGO®: Wacky Animal Kingdom

Exhibits - LEGO Wacky Animal Kingdom

The wacky world of LEGO® meets the animal kingdom in this one-of-a-kind exhibit designed for children preschool - 6 years old.
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LEGO®: Secrets of the Pharaohs

Lego: Secrets of the Pharaohs

Explore ancient treasures, peek inside secret caverns, and build your own wonder of the world through this one-of-a-kind LEGO® exhibit.
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Walk Like an Egyptian

Wall Painting

Step into the shadow of the pyramid and walk in the shoes of one of the world’s most fascinating cultures.
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From Slavery to Freedom: African-Canadians in Grey County

From Slavery to Freedom: African-Canadians in Grey County

Black citizens have been a part of Grey County since the very first non-Native settlers arrived.
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Enslaved Africans in Upper Canada

Enslaved Africans in Upper Canada

Did you know that slavery existed in Canada? This exhibit examines Canada's participation in the slave trade, and focuses on our involvement in bringing it to an end.
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Archives of Ontario Celebrates Our Agricultural Past

Barn

Grey Roots is pleased to salute our area's agricultural community, economy and heritage with this travelling exhibit on loan from the Archives of Ontario.
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The Emancipation Festival Art Show

Emancipation Festival Art Show

See art created by area African-Canadian artists. Held in conjunction with the 147th Emancipation Festival.
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Robert Flaherty’s Northern Focus: Photographs of Canada’s Arctic Peoples, 1910 – 1914

Flaherty

Experience the Arctic through photographs by the Canadian "father of documentary film" including the classic, "Nanook of the North".
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Fabric of Our Lives: What Were You Wearing?

Fabric of Our Lives

Explore history through fashion in this Grey Roots original exhibit featuring many items from the permanent collection.
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A Mail Order Christmas

Christmas Tree and Old Fashioned Santa

Exploring gift giving before the advent of malls and big box stores.
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Cancer Connections

Cancer Connections

Every picture tells a story. Cancer Connections will connect you to hundreds of them.
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MIGWETCH: Aboriginal Festival Art Show

Aboriginal Festival Art Show

Aboriginal talents are showcased at an Art Show and sale organised by Ron de Boer, of Gallery de Boer Fine Art & Jazz.
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Inspiring Possibilities: Picturing Change in Community Living

PhotoSensitive

A PhotoSensitive photography exhibition in partnership with Community Living.
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Hold on to Your Hat!

Exhibitions - Hold on to Your Hat

Head on in and check out this exhibit display devoted to the original accessory: the hat!
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