About Us

While our collection is not yet on public display, you can browse our site to discover our ever-growing digitized collection, information about our team, location, and the latest news! Stay tuned for more information about our grand opening to the public at the retired Firehall on Towpath.

In the meantime, explore our growing digital archive of historical artifacts, photographs, and documents, and discover Thorold’s rich heritage from the comfort of your home.

Thank you for joining us on this exciting journey to preserve and celebrate our community’s history!

The Team

Here are the great people that make this possible!

Board Of Directors President

Randy Barnes

Director of Collections and Archives

Randy Barnes has dedicated his life to the preservation of Thorold's History

Board Of Directors Vice President

Dianne Barnes

Director of Collections and Archives

Dianne Barnes has dedicated his life to the preservation of Thorold's History

Director

Sandra Hargreaves-Irving

Director

Sandra's vast experience in early childhood education is helping move the museum forward in its children and family events and programming

Director

John D'Amico

Treasurer

John brings a wealth of experience in finance and banking, as well as being a founding member of the Niagara Board of Trade and Commerce

Director

Glenn Kempson

Secretary

Also President of Protection Hose Co. No. 1, Glenn's experience preserving what makes Thorold unique continues to be a vital asset.

Director (ex-officio)

Tim O'Hare

Thorold City Council

Director (ex-officio)

Henry D'Angelo

Thorold City Council

Operations and Collections Manager

Emily Fulton

Emily.fulton@thoroldmuseum.ca

289-479-5531

About our Memberships

A Membership at The Thorold Museum is an investment in the community.

Your contribution makes history available for everyone. It allows us to digitize records and grow community connections.

Your contribution matters, your voice matters, and Thorold's history matters!

Other benefits include

As part of MONA, all members of The Thorold Museum receive free reciprocal admission to all museums in this list, all you have to do is show your valid membership card

Fort Erie Historical Museum
Fort Erie Railroad Museum
Grimsby Museum
Grimsby Public Art Gallery
Niagara Military Heritage Centre (Lincoln and Welland Regiment Museum)
Niagara Falls Art Gallery/Niagara Children's Museum
Niagara Falls History Museum
Battleground Hotel Museum
Willoughby Historical Museum
Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum • Niagara Military Museum
Port Colborne Historical & Marine Museum
RiverBrink Art Museum
Nelles Manor Museum
St. Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre
Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre
Welland Museum

In addition, Museum members are included in our email list, and receive a discount/free admission on select programs and events run by the museum. The exact discount will be listed on the website for each event/program

If your card is lost or damaged, please contact the museum for a replacement by email.

memberships are purchased for individual use. Children under 12 are included in parent memberships, children over 12 must have their own membership card.