Charity London, ON
This organization is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Registration number: | 119049641RR0001 |
Type: | Charitable Organization |
Category: | Other Purposes Beneficial to the Community |
Subcategory: | Public Amenities |
Mission Statement:
The Museum of Ontario Archaeology is dedicated to advancing our understanding of Ontario's archaeological heritage through stewardship, research, and education. It brings the human past to life, making it relevant to understanding the present and inspiring an appreciation of and respect for Ontario’s cultural diversity.
Geographic Focus:
The Museum of Ontario Archaeology is located in northwest London, Ontario, Canada. It operates primarily in southwestern Ontario, focusing on the region's rich archaeological history. The museum is adjacent to the reconstructed Lawson Site, a 16th-century Neutral Iroquoian village.
Program Highlights:
The museum offers various programs and activities:
- Permanent and Temporary Galleries: Exhibits showcasing over 11,000 years of human history in Ontario, including artifacts from the Lawson Site.
- Classroom and Children’s Activity Space: Educational programs for children, engaging them in hands-on activities related to archaeology.
- Tours of the Reconstructed Village: Guided tours of the Lawson Site, providing insights into life in a 16th-century Indigenous village.
- Annual Events: The Annual Harvest Festival and Pow Wow, Art & Craft Sale, Snowsnake or Winter Festival, and Wilfrid Jury Archaeology Day, which celebrate Ontario’s cultural heritage.
- Archaeological Field School: Collaborations with the University of Western Ontario for field schools and excavations at the Lawson Site, offering hands-on learning experiences for students.
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