Collections and Research
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About Our Collections
The stewardship of the collections is a public trust. We value the trust placed with us to safeguard the collection, and we recognize our responsibility to strategically develop the collection for future generations. Our collection is diverse, just like Oshawa’s history, and we are committed to expanding the narratives we share. We care for over 50,000 objects and photographs covering social history, science, technology, and Indigenous history and will continue to strategically manage and develop the collection as a growing resource for education and research.
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ArteFACTs
On July 1, 1985, Guy House officially opened its doors to the public as the third museum building. Since its opening, Guy House has served as the administrative centre of the Oshawa Museum, offering programming space for school tours and Tea & Talks, and the archives is located in the western wing of the house.
To read more about the opening of Guy House and its history as part of the Oshawa Museum, please visit our blog: oshawamuseum.wordpress.com/2025/06/27/40-years-of-guy-house-and-the-oshawa-museum/
Images: The opening of Guy House, July 1, 1985. Oshawa Museum archival collection (A987.18).