Members
CHIN’s members include more than 1,500 heritage institutions of all kinds from across Canada. Search below by organization title or location to find the CHIN-member heritage institution you're looking for.
The Organization for the Development of Artists- Gallery Connexion
The Organization for the Development of Artists- Gallery Connexion
Gallery Connexion is a not-for-profit artist run center with charitable status. We are mandated to exhibit centemporary and experimental arts in all mediums, including visual art, music, and literary arts. We are a vibrant institution focused on the education and promotion of contemporary arts in our region.
Cape Breton Centre For Heritage and Science
Cape Breton Centre For Heritage and Science
Artifacts mostly dating from the 19th century and archival material including costumes, ceramics, glassware, tools; artifacts relating to steel plant; photographs; tools; ornaments; books; a small natural history collection
Willow Bunch Museum & Heritage Society Inc.
Willow Bunch Museum & Heritage Society Inc.
Full-size replica of the late local giant Edouard Beaupré (8'3") and artifacts relating to him; exhibits pertaining to pioneer life and data on Jean-Louis Légaré, founder of Willow Bunch; Riel Room dedicated to Louis Riel, Métis people and the Riel Rebellion
Doig River First Nation Cultural Centre
Doig River First Nation Cultural Centre
The Doig River First Nation Cultural Centre and Administrative Complex is a purpose built world class centre which opened on July 18, 2003 to serve the administrative, healthcare and cultural needs of the Doig River First Nation. In addition to serving the local community (approx 220), the centre offers public exhibitions, programs and events so that adjoining communities and tourists can learn about and participate in Doig River Dane-zaa culture.
Langham Cultural Society
Langham Cultural Society
The Langham is a heritage hotel building built in 1896 in Kaslo and restored (1974-1977) as a cultural centre. The Langham offers an art gallery; theatre; the Japanese Canadian Museum; workshops; artist's studios and offices to rent.
Black Settlers of Alberta and Saskatchewan Historical Society
Black Settlers of Alberta and Saskatchewan Historical Society
The first Black Western Settlers are dead and gone now...buried with them are their rich histories and wonderful stories of life on the prairies. Black Settlers of Alberta and Saskatchewan Historical Society wishes to pay tribute to them by preserving and ultimatley sharing their struggles and sucesses with all Canadians, thereby firmly establishing their place in our country's history. BSAS was established in 2005 by four black women, all descendants of Black slaves and early Canadian pioneers.
Centre de Documentation Marius-Barbeau
Centre de Documentation Marius-Barbeau
Le centre de documentation Marius-Barbeau a été créé par son directeur, M. Jimmy Di Genova. Le centre regroupe les archives de l'Ensemble National de Folklore Les Sortilèges, troupe de danse folklorique fondée en 1966, par M. Di Genova.
La collection du centre est spécialisée dans le domaine de la culture immatérielle, spécialement la danse folklorique, mais aussi les arts et traditions populaires québécois, incluant les Premières Nations et les groupes ethnoculturels.
Le centre a pour vocation de sauvegarder, conserver, diffuser et transmettre cet héritage culturel.
Canadian Military Heritage Museum
Canadian Military Heritage Museum
The Canadian Military Heritage Museum is part of The Royal Canadian Legion Nutana Branch #362. The museum was created in order to display uniforms, equipment, badges, insignia, pictures, letters and other items from the army, navy, and airforce from 1900 to present. There is also a sub section of RNWMP and RCMP items from the early 20th century. Our staff of volunteers are also involved in military heritage reseach and preservation of artifacts. We accept relavent items from donors, veterans and their families.
Winnipeg Railway Museum
Winnipeg Railway Museum
Climb the stairs of the historic Via Rail Union Station to tracks 1 and 2 where you will discover 37,500 square feet filled with railway history and artifacts.
See the Countess of Dufferin, the first steam locomotive on the prairies, also diesel and electric locomotives, rolling stock, maintenance of way equipment, the history of CN, CP, City of Winnipeg rail and Women in Railroading, a large HO gauge model display and visit our Gift Shop.
Canada Agriculture Museum
Canada Agriculture Museum
A unique family learning adventure awaits you! This fresh-air experience will awaken your senses as you discover the fascinating world of agriculture.
Canada's unique agricultural heritage and future is featured at the Museum. Explore the sights and sounds of farm life through animals, exhibitions, treasures from the collection, hands-on demonstrations, and delicious foods. The Museum is located on the Central Experimental Farm, a 425-hectare crop research station and National Historic Site.
Visit the animal barns and explore the captivating exhibitions. See renewable energy in action in the Museum’s newest exhibition Energy Park: Nature at Work, try to spot the queen bee in the live observation hive in Taking Care of Beeness, and explore Tractors, where you can even climb inside a farmer’s “office in the field.”
Daily demonstrations take place from March until October. There are also various school programs, programs for young children and also special events.
Centre for Contemporary Canadian Art
Centre for Contemporary Canadian Art
The Centre for Contemporary Canadian Art hosts the Canadian Art Database, an online archive and resource on Canadian art and design [www.ccca.ca].
Council of Nova Scotia Archives
Council of Nova Scotia Archives
The CNSA endeavours to promote archival standards, procedures, and practicies among those institutions and organizations trusted with the care of Nova Scotia's documentary heritage. It provides members with a common meeting ground and network for discussion of archival issues.
Galt Historic Railway Park
Galt Historic Railway Park
The Great Canadian Plains Railway Society collects, preserves, restores, exhibits and interprets artifacts which represent the history and social impact of the "steam" era in southern Alberta and the coal era with emphasis on Galt Railway and the 1890 International Train Station Depot from Coutts/Sweetgrass.
Memory Lane Heritage Village
Memory Lane Heritage Village
Memory Lane is a living history museum that portrays rural life as it was on the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia during the 1940s.
Evolution of Education Museum
Evolution of Education Museum
Housed in the original Claytonville one-room rural school, this Museum shows early educational artifacts.
Chapman Museum
Chapman Museum
A village-type setting of 16 buildings consisting of:
115-year old Roseville Church
112-year old Harrow School
Pioneer Home and contents
Pendennis Railway Station
Old-Time Store and Contents
Magazine and Tobacco Shop
Tools of the Past
Robinville School
All buildings contain articles of our past.
Phonothèque québécoise
Phonothèque québécoise
Organisme de diffusion et de conservation du patrimoine sonore
National Air Force Museum of Canada
National Air Force Museum of Canada
NAFMC hosts a variety of Air Force related items including aircraft, models, medals, uniforms, archival and library material. The museum's mandate is to preserve and present this rich collection as well as to make it accessible to as many as possible categories of public.
Canadian Military Engineers Museum
Canadian Military Engineers Museum
We are the Canadian Military Engineer Museum where we try to present Engineer involvement in the development of our great Country Canada since as early as 1862. Our hours of operation are daily from 0800-1600 and request call for appointment for a guided tour, cost is free although donations are gladly accepted.
Allen Sapp Gallery
Allen Sapp Gallery
The gallery collects the work of Allen Sapp plus other First Nations and Inuit artists
Eastern Townships Resource Centre
Eastern Townships Resource Centre
The Eastern Townships Resource Centre (ETRC) is an incorporated, not for-profit, organization located at Bishop's University. Its mission is to further multidisciplinary research into the history, culture and society of the Eastern Townships region of Quebec, and to preserve the region's English-speaking archival heritage.
Alberta Beach & District Museum and Archives
Alberta Beach & District Museum and Archives
Collection of artifacts relating to the history of the Lac Sainte Anne area
Musée régional de Rimouski
Musée régional de Rimouski
Un musée pour le monde, situé en plein coeur de Rimouski, face à la mer, le Musée régional de Rimouski loge dans l'enceinte de la plus ancienne église de l'Est du Québec. Ses équipements et services muséologiques, parmi les plus modernes au Québec, offrent aux visiteurs la qualité des grands musées dans le décor pittoresque du Bas-du-Fleuve. Le Musée présente des expositions d'art contemporain, d'histoire de la collectivité et des sciences et technologies de la région. Ses aires d'interprétation et ses animateurs avivent la curiosité des visiteurs les plus exigeants.
Facing the St. Lawrence River and located in the heart of downtown, the Museum is established inside eastern Quebec's oldest church stone building. Its up-to-date museological equipments and services enable visitors to enjoy the quality of the greatest museums in a picturesque setting. The Museum presents exhibitions on contemporary art, history of the collectivity and regional sciences and technologies. Its interpretation areas as well as its guides arouse the curiosity of the most demanding visitors.
Antigonish Heritage Museum
Antigonish Heritage Museum
Artifacts; business ledgers (handwritten); Gaelic Bibles; photographs; maps; school books; genealogical resource information; family histories; local histories; church histories; census records
Art Gallery of Windsor
Art Gallery of Windsor
2,500 works of art, primarily Canadian, particularly strong in later 19th century painting and Canadian modernism; includes paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, sculptures, installations and videos
Quaco Museum, Quaco Historical and Library Society Inc.
Quaco Museum, Quaco Historical and Library Society Inc.
An inventory of historical artifacts and papers privately owned by members of the community including: international furnishings and family mementoes; local lumbering, shipbuilding and farming artifacts; First Nations artifacts including a cast of the Palaeo-Indian point; local archival material; large collection of shipbuilding tools and other marine-related artifacts; locally built furniture; family artifacts; photographs; other tools; utensils; archival collection includes microfilm copies of all major shipbuilders and related information between 1815-1919 (St. Martins and area)
Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre
Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre
More than 35,000 invertebrates, fish, birds and other animals; a wealth of life inhabits the waters of the aquarium including sea otters, octopus, beluga and killer whales, halibut, sea lions, giant fishes of the Amazon, reef sharks and stone fish
Wawota & District Museum
Wawota & District Museum
Artifacts to represent the local history of Wawota and the surrounding community; four rooms to depict a house in the early 1900s; Wawota's original fire hall; Bethany school house
Alberta Railway Museum
Alberta Railway Museum
The Alberta Railway Museum collection has been aquired over the last thirty years and consists of cars and locomotives mainly from Canadian National Railways and Northern Alberta Railways. The Museum grounds replicate a small railway terminal complete with shops, water tank, station, and other buildings. The Museum makes a unique contribution to the Canadian museum community by attempting to recreate the atmosphere of railroading and by relating the role the railways played in developing western Canada and especially Alberta. We invite you to come visit us soon.
Musée régional de Kamouraska
Musée régional de Kamouraska
HISTORIQUE
Situé au coeur de sa région, logé dans un ancien couvent rénové, datant de 1851, le Musée de Kamouraska fondé en 1977 a pour mission de conserver, protéger, mettre en valeur et diffuser le riche patrimoine historique et culturel de Kamouraska et sa région.
Gallery Lambton
Gallery Lambton
Uniquely situated in the heart of downtown Sarnia, Gallery Lambton, a public art gallery, offers approximately 12 changing exhibitions a year. From historical art exhibitions to recent work by contemporary artists, from work in painting, photography, drawing and sculpture to installation pieces, the gallery offers a wide range of exhibitions to suit all interests. Gallery Lambton is also home to an important collection of Canadian art (over 1,000 works) including paintings and sketches by the Group of Seven. Tours, lectures, and workshops complement many of the exhibitions. Gallery Lambton provides a number of educational activities for adults and children throughout the year.
Muttart Conservatory
Muttart Conservatory
Four pyramids, each featuring a different horticultural environment - arid, temperate, tropical and a "shai" pavilion of changing flora displays
Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park
Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park
Designed in 1935, Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park is described as "A Jewel of the Comox Crown". Nine acres of beautiful waterfront parkland, gardens, heritage buildings, and a Tea House.
Penticton Art Gallery
Penticton Art Gallery
Canadian collection with emphasis on works by artists of the Okanagan and of images of the Okanagan
Gabriel Dumont Institute
Gabriel Dumont Institute
The Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research Inc. (GDI) was formally incorporated as a non-profit corporation in 1980, to serve the educational and cultural needs of the Saskatchewan Métis and Non-Status Indian community. The Institute is designated as the official educational arm of the Metis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S). GDI offers a variety of accredited educational, vocational and skills training opportunities for the province's Métis in partnership with the University of Regina, the University of Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology, the province's various regional colleges and the Metis Employment and Training of Saskatchewan Inc.
As a completely Métis-directed educational and cultural entity, GDI is unique in Canada. At its inception, GDI focused on education through cultural research as a means to renew and strengthen the heritage and achievements of Saskatchewan's Métis. It soon became apparent, however, that the Institute would need to become more directly involved in education if it were to fully serve the multifaceted needs, including the employment needs, of Saskatchewan's Métis community.
As a result, the Institute began developing Métis-specific curriculum and historical publications. It also began to train Aboriginal teachers and to deliver programming contracted from the province's universities, colleges and technical institutes. The first and, perhaps the best known of these efforts, was the Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program (SUNTEP). In essence, SUNTEP trains Métis and First Nations teachers to meet the needs of the province's Aboriginal students in the K-12 system. SUNTEP also serves as a model for Aboriginal adult education programs across Canada.
GDI, through the Publishing and Curriculum Department, has recently opened a museum and archives, and launched the Virtual Museum of Metis History and Culture (www.metismuseum.ca) on the World Wide Web
Railway Coastal Museum
Railway Coastal Museum
Located at Mile 0 of the Trans Canada T'Rail, the Railway Coastal Museum is situated in the refurbished Newfoundland Railway Station, a national historic monument.
The museum tells the story of the development of the railway and coastal boat services. We also feature a diorama of the Newfie Bullet, several coastal boat models, and an elaborate model train set within the context of the island's landscape.
Bytown Museum
Bytown Museum
The Bytown Museum is housed in Ottawa's oldest stone building, the Commissariat of Lt. Colonel John By; Royal Engineers. Built in 1827, the building was the treasury and a storehouse during the building of the Rideau Canal.
The Bytown Museum tells the story of Col. By, the construction of the Rideau Canal as well as the early years of the city of Ottawa.
Manitoba Children's Museum
Manitoba Children's Museum
The museum's signature gallery features a restored 1952 Canadian National Railway diesel engine and 1910 passenger coach; large, dramatic and equipped with costumes, "All Aboard" exhibit stimulates the imaginations of 5-10 year olds to roleplay the work of engineers, stationmasters, conductors, passengers, baggage and mail handlers and mechanics in a 1950s setting; the passenger car is representative of the dining, coach, sleeping, mail and baggage cars found on trains; the train station is filled with props and other railway memorabilia; there is also a "Tree & Me" gallery; the Sun Gallery; Live Wire (Recollections II exhibit); a state-of-the-art studio; video booth and a variety of travelling exhibits showcased in a 2,000 square foot gallery space
Royal St. John's Regatta Museum
Royal St. John's Regatta Museum
Collection of photos, story-board panels, trophies and artifacts documenting 188 years of the History of the Royal St. John's Regatta. The Royal St. John's Regatta Committee is the "OLDEST CONTINUING ORGANIZED SPORTING EVENT IN NORTH AMERICA" with our own heraldic coat of arms and the latin motto: "Certamen Traditione Regatur" - Let the contest be governed by Tradition!
Our Regatta Day is scheduled for the first Wednesday in August each year - weather permitting! It becomes a municpal holiday for the City of St. John's. Our shells are 6 crew plus coxswain FIXED SEAT shells which turn the buoy at the half way point of each race to return to the start position. The shores of Quidi Vidi Lake are surrounded by booths and concessions with, games of skill and chance,every kind of fun and food for the whole family!
Archives and Collections Society
Archives and Collections Society
The Society is a charitable organization dedicated to marine history and conservation, maritime research and nautical education and specialize in maritime history, mostly Canada/US and Europe, mostly 18, 19, 20th century. Our collections include books, pamphlets, reviews, magazines, charts, artwork, photographs, plans, sound and video recordings, etc.
Hayward China Museum
Hayward China Museum
Hayward Fine China Museum
The Hayward Fine China Museum exhibits showcase Hayward & Warwick's prominent role in this long established Saint John industry. Hayward & Warwick is the oldest family owned business in Saint John.
The museum, located in their retail store at 85 Princess Street, will highlight the story of the manufacturing and retailing of earthenware, housewares and fine china from 1785 to present. William Warwick started his business on Prince William Street in 1853 and in 1855 sold his china and glassware business to his nephew W.H. Hayward. The families retained a business relationship until the 1920s.
The museum will also exhibit souvenir china, designed specifically for the tourist market at the turn of the 20th century. Hayward & Warwick plan to capitalize on the growing cruise ship market by attracting those passengers with an interest in collecting china, one of North America's top hobbies.
An interesting component of the exhibit will show the different shipping modes in which china was shipped to Saint John. This includes a straw-filled woven ash crate, a hogshead barrel, to the insulated cardboard boxes of today. China stored in native-made baskets will hang from the ceiling, as it was less than three decades ago.
The museum will also highlight the story of the Foley Pottery, which has its roots with William Warwick's Courtenay Bay pottery. In 1964 the pottery relocated to Labelle, Quebec where it continued as the Canuk Pottery. Many will remember Fen Foley's pottery in his home on Bayside Drive.
École de design industriel de la Faculté de l'aménagement de l'Université de Montréal
École de design industriel de la Faculté de l'aménagement de l'Université de Montréal
L'École de design industriel de la Faculté de l'aménagement de l'Université de Montréal, seule institution universitaire francophone en Amérique du Nord à offrir un programme de baccalauréat en design (orientation design industriel), a développé sous l'initiative de son directeur, Albert Leclerc, une collection d'objets qui s'enrichit depuis 1994 de dons provenant de designers reconnus à l'échelle internationale tels A. Branzi, A. Castiglioni, M. Dallaire, A. Leclerc, A. Mendini, E. Sottsass
Orillia Museum of Art & History
Orillia Museum of Art & History
Established in 1999, the Orillia Museum of Art & History is a registered non-profit charitable organization. Located in the historic Sir Sam Steele Memorial Building in the heart of downtown Orillia, this unique art gallery and museum presents significant art and history exhibitions of both regional and national importance. Education programs are available to teachers and students at the museum or in the classroom.
John Janzen Nature Centre
John Janzen Nature Centre
A gateway to the heart of Edmonton’s River Valley, the newly-renovated John Janzen Nature Centre takes visitors for a walk on the wild side with programs, events and interactive exhibits designed to promote awareness and engagement with nature in an urban setting.
What's New? Our Tegler Discovery Zone play space for children, Introductory Geocaching Programs offered in fall 2011 and more. See website for details!
Visit our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/JohnJanzenNatureCentre
Brockville Museum
Brockville Museum
Artifacts and archival material related to the social, industrial and military history of Brockville including: Stetson Hat Co., James Smart Manufacturing (iron works), St. Lawrence Skiffe 1890, Brockville Infantry Co. 1862 uniform
Musée Marius-Barbeau
Musée Marius-Barbeau
Acériculture; vêtements; métiers; religion; arts, iconographie
Toronto Police Museum
Toronto Police Museum
Historical police objects; photographs; evidence from famous cases
Norris Arm Heritage Museum
Norris Arm Heritage Museum
Norris Arm Heritage Museum, Norris Arm, NL. Located in Norris Arm Town Complex. The Museum is developed around three themes that depict the history of our community.
Daly House Museum
Daly House Museum
Main exhibit is of a period home 1880 - 1900; exhibits of early Brandon history including Mutter Bros. grocery store (1903), City Council Chambers (1882), medical and dental equipment, McKenzie seeds exhibit, Magnacca Research Centre - all housed in 1882 house originally owned by first mayor of Brandon, T.M. Daly
New Brunswick Art Bank
New Brunswick Art Bank
The NB Art Bank is a collection of 655 works of art by 250 NB artists. The mandate of the Art Bank, established by the Government of NB in 1968, is to serve as a record of excellence in the visual arts of NB and to promote NB artists by making the collection accessible to the public. The Art Bank's Loans Program provides works for display in NB government buildings. The Acquisitions Program purchases works on a biannual basis and the Exhibition Program provides works for exhibition in NB and elsewhere.
