May is Museum Month in Ontario and May 18 is International Museum Day! Celebrate all the benefits that museums bring to our communities by visiting the Museum of Dufferin (MoD) this May.

“This year’s theme for May is Museum Month is Museums for Education and Research. Museums play an integral role in learning and innovation as well as knowledge keeping and sharing,” says Jasmine Proteau, Museum Services Manager. “We welcome Dufferin County residents and visitors to explore the MoD this May – discover our galleries, take part in our programs and events and immerse yourself in the stories of Dufferin’s history and culture!”

On May 18, visit the MoD for free! Visitors can also try out a scavenger hunt and take part in other fun activities throughout the galleries.

To celebrate, the Museum is leading special behind-the-scenes tours in its storage rooms with staff. These rooms are not usually accessible to the public…but the Museum is opening them up just for you! How does the MoD keep the artifacts and archival documents safe? How does it choose artifacts for display? Does it have dinosaur bones? Does it have secret love letters? Find out the answers to these questions and more on this rarely offered tour!

The Museum of Dufferin collects and preserves the stories of the people, places and culture of Dufferin County — past and present — and shares them through engaging and inclusive experiences. The MoD offers a welcoming, unique and enriching environment for its visitors, with a variety of experiences – from its fascinating exhibitions to its exciting events, programs, and tours.

Located at 936029 Airport Road, Mulmur, Ontario, the MoD features three galleries with permanent and rotating exhibitions and art shows, as well as four historic buildings. The MoD is also home to the Dufferin County Archives where people are welcome to research anything and everything related to Dufferin County’s people, places, and culture.

• With over 2,200 pieces, the MoD is home to the largest public collection of W. J. Hughes Corn Flower Glass in the world!
• The Museum holds a Local War Veteran Database with information on 6,236 local veterans.
• Although the Museum was designed to look like a barn, it has always been a Museum!
• The Museum is available for rentals and events, including weddings in the beautifully historic Corbetton Church.
• On the Museum’s grounds you will find a heritage orchard with 12 species of trees – some of which are extremely rare!
• Inspired by the Indigenous Peoples and Early Settlers of Dufferin County who relied on wild and cultivated plants for their survival and well-being, the MoD’s garden features six areas to explore, including plants used historically for culinary, medicine, dyes and pesticides.

Check out everything going on at the MoD at www.dufferinmuseum.com and follow the Museum on Facebook and Instagram.

Every year since 1977, ICOM has organized International Museum Day (IMD), which represents a unique moment for the international museum community. On this day, participating museums plan creative events and activities related to the International Museum Day theme, engage with their public and highlight the importance of the role of museums as institutions that serve society and its development.

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Megan Ball, Manager of Communications
mball@dufferincounty.ca