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The Durham Gallery - Rotating Exhibit Space
This gallery is named for Thompson Edwin Durham, 1st curator of the museum. The gallery features a rotation of short term exhibits – some form the museum’s collection while others are travelling exhibits from other museums.
Currently on Display:
Currently on Display:
Land Air & Sea
Sault Ste. Marie is a Northern Ontario city nestled in the heart of the Algoma District; sharing a twin city with Sault Ste. Marie Michigan. Stumbled upon by Jesuit Missionaries in 1655, and inhabited by the First Nation People of the Anishabek on their traditional territory thousands of years before, Sault Ste. Marie has seen a wealth of development and growth to become the city and area it is today. From Air, Land, and Sea, Sault Ste. Marie has grown to become a vital center of Northern Ontario – much as it was in the past – and holds a vast and intricate history and culture, which continues to develop and grow to this day.
In our stair case:
#hopeandhealingcanada Art Installation
by Tracey Mae Chambers
Tracey is a Métis installation artist and a member of the Métis Nation of Ontario. Her family is from and some still reside in the traditional Métis community in Sault Ste Marie and Penetanguishene, Ontario. She is traveling Canada and the USA creating site specific art installations at residential school historical sites, cultural centres, museums, art galleries and other public spaces. The goal of these works are to broach the subject of decolonization with viewers and staff. The installations are created with large premade crochet, and knit pieces made with red yarn.
Monthly themed display case:
April Showers bring May Flowers
See a display filled with decorative flowers painted on vases, crocheted, embroidered, beaded, and in the form of broaches, pins, ceramics, and more.
All items are from our collection, and have maybe never been on display before. So come check out what we bing out from storage each month.
All items are from our collection, and have maybe never been on display before. So come check out what we bing out from storage each month.
Upcoming Ontario Traveling Exhibition
October 1st – December 31, 2022
Updated and revamped Walter Wallace Military Gallery
Stay tuned for when we open the doors to the updated gallery.
We can't wait for you to see what we've been working on!
We can't wait for you to see what we've been working on!
2016
2017
Celebrating 150 years of Sault Ste. Marie History
Sept - Dec 2017
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A Ontario150 funded exhibition featuring 150 years of life and development in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. The exhibition features various artefacts, as well as historic photographs depicting the different features, areas, and aspects of life in Sault Ste. Marie.
The exhibition was opened for the Heritage Block Party event held as a Ontario150 celebration in SSM. |
Vimy: a Sault Perspective & Vimy - Battle. Memorial. Icon. a travelling exhibition produced by the Canadian War Museum | Apr. 8, 2017- Aug. 10, 2017
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A two part exhibition featuring panels on loan from the Canadian War Museum, as well as an in-house curated exhibition exploring the links of the community of Sault Ste. Marie and the Battle of Vimy Ridge, c. 1917.
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Historic Stitches | Nov 2016 - Jan 2017
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2018
Rotary 100 Exhibition
July 12, 2018 to October 2018
2018 marks the Downtown Sault Ste. Marie Rotary Club's 100th anniversary. Explore 100 years of history from the founding of the Club to their main contributions to the community of Sault Ste. Marie.
The first two weeks of the exhibition featured an Iron Lung, temporarily on loan to the SSM Museum as it makes its way around North America.
July 12, 2018 to October 2018
2018 marks the Downtown Sault Ste. Marie Rotary Club's 100th anniversary. Explore 100 years of history from the founding of the Club to their main contributions to the community of Sault Ste. Marie.
The first two weeks of the exhibition featured an Iron Lung, temporarily on loan to the SSM Museum as it makes its way around North America.
Celebrating the Legion-Branch 25 & the 2310 Army Cadets
Feb. 9, 2018 to June 2018
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This exhibition celebrated the longstanding history of the Legion-Branch 25 (celebrating their 90th anniversary) & the 2310 Army Cadets (celebrating their 70th anniversary).
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The Algoma Art Society's 70th Anniversary Exhibition
March 1, 2018 to May 31, 2018
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In celebration of the Algoma Art Society's 70th Anniversary, the Sault Ste. Marie Museum will host an exhibition featuring the work of 33 Algoma Art Society members (both past and present).
The exhibition was on display in the Discovery Gallery. |
2020
Through The Lens
February 2020 to November 2020
Our Through The Lens Exhibit detailed the Film, Music, Radio and Broadcasting history of Sault Ste. Marie.
2021
BON SOO: A RETROSPECTIVE
Visit our Bon Soo Exhibit! Opened February 2021
Visit our Bon Soo Exhibit! Opened February 2021
ART & ARTIFACT: INTERSECTIONS VIRTUAL TOUR
Exploring the supposed boundaries between art object, medium, and context, this exhibition draws on the Sault Ste. Marie Museum's Fine Art Collection paired with carefully selected artefacts. Viewers are enticed to examine the rich cultural fabric, community history, industrial development, and heritage while drawing relations between both Art and Artifact. Opened July 2021.
Remembrance Day: Ken Hanson Art Display
Ken Hansen is a 98-year-old veteran who served in WWII under the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Ken’s amazing collection consists of an abundance of original watercolour pieces, and sketches that he created throughout his time spent during WWII. His artwork brings to life the soldiers, the aircraft, the places and significant events during WWII.
The artwork created by Ken that is on display in the military gallery has greatly contributed to the sharing of that history to the local community, surrounding region and greatly promotes our proud Canadian military heritage.
The artwork created by Ken that is on display in the military gallery has greatly contributed to the sharing of that history to the local community, surrounding region and greatly promotes our proud Canadian military heritage.
#hopeandhealingcanada by Tracey Mae Chambers
Tracey is a Métis installation artist and a member of the Métis Nation of Ontario. Her family is from and some still reside in the traditional Métis community in Sault Ste Marie and Penetanguishene, Ontario. She is traveling Canada and the USA creating site specific art installations at residential school historical sites, cultural centres, museums, art galleries and other public spaces. The goal of these works are to broach the subject of decolonization with viewers and staff. The installations are created with large premade crochet, and knit pieces made with red yarn.
2022
PERPLEXITY
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Our permanent galleries house a collection of artifacts donated to the Museum by community members and organizations.
First floor
The Walter Wallace Military Gallery
This gallery is dedicated to Lt. Col. Walter Wallace, past commanding officer of the 49th Field Regiment RCA, past president of Royal Canadian Legion – Branch 25 and past president of the Sault Ste. Marie & 49th Field Regiment RCA Historical Society
Second floor
The Skylight Gallery
The Skylight Gallery tells the story of Sault Ste. Marie from its early beginnings. This story is told through a series of exhibit vignettes using artifacts, photos, maps and text.
The Discovery Gallery
The Discovery Gallery is a children’s area which contains artifacts and features nature species, photographs and a dress-up area
Third floor
The Russell H. Ramsay Sports Hall of Fame
Dedicated for Russell H. Ramsay, local sportscaster, president & general manager of Hyland Radio & TV. He served as an Alderman on city council and served as the MPP for Sault Ste. Marie 1978-1985. The gallery depicts local athleticism from the 1800s forward. The gallery features artifacts and photos showcasing the wide variety of sports that represent our city. A video presentation highlights various sports and the people involved.
The Marine Gallery
This exhibit area offers a pictorial display of early Great Lakes cruise ships, a brief history of the Locks, a scale model of the Edmund Fitzgerald and the Chicora. A replica scale model of the lighthouse “Sisters Light” is also showcased in the exhibit.
The Music Gallery
This exhibit showcases Sault Ste. Marie and area musicians through the ages.
