Museums protect our history and celebrate our culture and diversity by fostering knowledge and inspiring pride and creativity. Investing in cultural spaces brings communities together and strengthens our economy and our identity.
Today, Chris Bittle, Member of Parliament (St. Catharines), announced funding of $2,000,000 for the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum. He made this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages.
This funding, provided through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, supports the preservation and promotion of the history of Niagara-on-the-Lake and its communities. It will enable the expansion of the Museum to meet the growing demand for year-round high-quality public and educational programming. The project will also provide adequate space for the Museum's expanding collection and enhance accessibility through the addition of accessible elevators and washrooms. The project, scheduled for completion in 2027, will also enhance the Museum's temporary exhibitions featuring Indigenous and Black histories, improve preservation conditions, and make the facility fully accessible and barrier-free for all visitors, volunteers, and staff.
