Education

Welcome to an immersive journey into the local military history in London, Ontario, brought to life through the digital archives curated by Museum London. In this exploration we will dive into the heart of our community’s past, uncovering the bravery, sacrifice, and resilience of those who served and shaped our city’s military legacy. At the forefront of this exploration lies the digital archives of Museum London, offering an array of digitized artifacts, primary sources, and firsthand accounts of military activity in London, Ontario. Through these digital archives, we have unprecedented access to the artifacts and documents that tell the stories…

Welcome to an exploration into both the historical and contemporary landscape of advertising in London, Ontario. Through the use of Museum London’s digital archives we will use primary resources to examine the roots of advertising utilized by well known London based companies such as; Kelloggs, McCormicks and Labatts. Through inquiry, observation and creative exploration, we will uncover the historical strategies, messages, and influences used by recognizable London based companies. Advertising has long been a significant part of our everyday lives – even prior to the era of digital technology, television commercials and tiktok.  In London, Ontario iconic businesses like Kellogg’s…

In this educational resource, we will look at historical artefacts to learn all about how stuff is made and the amazing people who make it happen.