The Thorold Museum and Cultural Centre
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 her 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. She is also our resident expert on the Royal family and its local connections.
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
Susan France
Director
Local artist Susan France brings her talents and passion for local history to the Thorold Museum. Her portfolio includes many historical sites, bringing then new life!
Director (ex-officio)
Tim O'Hare
Thorold City Council
Director (ex-officio)
Henry D'Angela
Thorold City Council
Staff
Mikayla Roper
Office Administrator
Mikayla.roper@thoroldmuseum.ca
Jack Moore
Museum Archivist in training
David Brown
Social Media Manager
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 at:
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Fort Erie Historical Museum
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Fort Erie Railroad Museum
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Grimsby Museum
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Grimsby Public Art Gallery
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Niagara Military Heritage Centre (Lincoln and Welland Regiment Museum)
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Niagara Falls Art Gallery/Niagara Children's Museum
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Niagara Falls History Museum
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Battleground Hotel Museum
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Willoughby Historical Museum
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Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum • Niagara Military Museum
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Port Colborne Historical & Marine Museum
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RiverBrink Art Museum
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Nelles Manor Museum
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St. Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre
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Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre
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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.