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Windsor's Community Museum
LA MAISON FRANÇOIS BABY HOUSE |
About the Museum:
- Located in an historic house built in 1812 by François Baby, a prominent
French-Canadian / situé dans une maison historique construite en 1812
par François Baby, un Canadien français éminent
- Exhibitions and public programs that explore the many individuals,
cultures and events that contributed to the development of Windsor / expositions et
programmation qui retracent les individus, les cultures et les événements qui ont
contribué au développement de Windsor
- Education programs for schools and community groups at the museum and the nearby
Duff-Baby-Interpretation Centre / programmes éducatifs pour les écoles et groupes
communautaires au musée et tout près au Centre d'interprétation Duff-Baby
- Volunteer opportunities / occasions pour bénévoles
- Research facilities / installations de recherches
(click on images below to enlarge)
detailed models can be found in many exhibits |
children will enjoy the playroom in the museum basement |
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Special Events and Activities
Please visit the Museum's
website at the Windsor Public Library for more information.
Museum Hours:
Tuesday to Saturday 10-5 (all year), Sunday 2-5 (May to September) /
du mardi au samedi 10 h à 17 h, dimanche 14 h à 17 h (mai à septembre)
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Wheelchair Accessible |
 phone: (519) 253-1812 fax: (519) 253-0919
 wcmchin@mnsi.net
Don't forget to visit our Website with the City of Windsor!
www.city.windsor.on.ca/wpl/museum
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Directions:
Location:
254 Pitt St. West,
Windsor, Ontario
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Mailing Address:
Windsor's Community Museum
254 Pitt St. West,
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
N9A 5L5 |
back to top of pageDid You Know?
The ceinture fléchée, or sash, was an important part of 18th and 19th century
French-Canadian costume, as well as trade good favoured by Native peoples. It served
as a belt to hold tools and helped to retain body heat.
Collection, Windsor's Community Museum
Collection du Musée communautaire de Windsor
La ceinture fléchée faisait partie du costume des Canadiens français du
18e et 19e siècles. Elle était importante comme objet de
traite avec les peuples autochtones. Elle servait à retenir les outils en plus de
garder la chaleur du corps. |
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