Chimczuk Museum Exhibits
Temporary Exhibits
Treasures From The Vault
Temporary Exhibit
July 25 to October 4, 2026
Treasures from the Vault showcases some of the unique and interesting artifacts stowed away in Museum Windsor's storage facility. Staff have combed through the collection and selected a mix of recently acquired artifacts and long-standing staples. From vintage vending machines to furniture to pop-culture items, there is something for everyone to discover in this exhibition.
Photograph: North side of the François Baby House showing storage and patio construction to the right of the building, P5927.
Buildings That Still Are
Temporary Display
Ongoing
This exhibit highlights the heritage of our built environment by examining structures that have withstood the test of time in our city. In this exhibit, you will see a selection of 41 buildings, including schools, churches, family homes, apartment buildings, and former entertainment venues, that still exist across Windsor and stand out due to their historical and/or architectural nature. This exhibit also examines the tools the City of Windsor has implemented to help preserve historical buildings, including heritage conservation districts and the listing and designation of buildings on the Windsor Municipal Heritage Register.
Photograph: P8657 - Dominion House Tavern, circa 1930.
Permanent Exhibits
The River and the Land Sustain Us
Featuring 2,705 square feet on the main floor concourse, this space features a bilingual permanent exhibit that tells the history of our city and people.
Features include History of Windsor: pre-history to present; hands-on exhibits; a mini-theatre with videos of Windsor's history and heritage; visitor interactive stations; visitor information stations; core educational programming and public museum tours offered by Museum Windsor's knowledgeable, engaging staff.
Children's Gallery and Learning Space
Interactive. Educational. Fun. This 1,173-square-foot space on the main floor is for the young and young at heart to explore history and heritage through interactive games and activities.
Features include Things from the Past: artifact discovery drawers; Waterways and Underground Connection: Build-A-Bridge, ship and tunnel to cross the Detroit River and explore The Great Lakes design activity; Transportation: Build-A-Car assembly line activity; Fashion In Time: historic costume dress-up; Traditional old time toys; and school and daycare programming.
Original Peoples Culture and Legacy Gallery
At the north end of the main floor concourse, this space reflects the culture, heritage, and contemporary issues of the local First Nations and Métis communities. It also provides an open and flexible gathering space for programming. This exhibit was developed in consultation with Walpole Island Heritage Centre, Caldwell First Nation, Turtle Island-Aboriginal Education Centre (University of Windsor), Can-Am Indian Friendship Centre and other local community organizations.
Features include Creation Stories, Treaties, Residential Schools and 60s Scoop, Language Revitalization, Missing and Murdered Women, Medicine Wheel Teachings, and Cultural Expressions.
Get in touch
Questions about the permanent exhibits, temporary/travelling exhibitions, tours and programs at the Chimczuk Museum? Reach out to us:
Museum Windsor
254 Pitt Street West
Windsor, Ontario, Canada, N9A 5L5
For general information, contact 311.
For detailed inquiries, please call (519) 253-1812.
Email: wmuseum@citywindsor.ca
Temporary Exhibits Flickr Album Joseph Chimczuk Art Windsor-Essex