Lambton County Museums and Archives launch new Online Collections Database

Archivist Nicole Aszalos holds photos in collections storage at Lambton County Archives. Photo by Paul Morden / The Observer

Wyoming, ON – Lambton Heritage Museum, Oil Museum of Canada, and Lambton County Archives are thrilled to announce the launch of their new Online Collections Database.

Containing the digital records of more than 8,000 historical artifacts, photographs, and archival documents, the new database offers patrons the ability to search records from all three institutions at once. The current available records represent material from each institution’s collection, with plans to continue adding records as cultural services staff digitize and upload them.

The launch of the new database coincides with the 175^th anniversary of Lambton County’s incorporation. The new Online Collections Database will serve as a gateway to the past, offering a glimpse into the diverse and vibrant history of the region, while making the history more accessible to those unable to visit the institutions in person.

While museum and archives staff continue to prepare and add new records, artifacts or documents that are not currently available online may be available through an in-person appointment. Anyone interested in viewing non-digitized materials or artifacts is encouraged to reach out to the institution directly to arrange for research or an in-person viewing.

The Online Collection Database can be viewed at lambtonmuseums.pastperfectonline.com. More information on Lambton Heritage Museum, Oil Museum of Canada, and Lambton County Archives, including contact details and appointment booking, can be found on lambtonmuseums.ca.

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Please contact:

Laurie Webb
Manager, Museums, Gallery and Archives
County of Lambton
519-845-0809 ext. 5230
Email Laurie Webb