Exhibits and Collections | Clarington Library, Museums & Archives

Current Exhibits

Self-directed exhibit tours at the Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre are available. Please see our Locations & Hours page for more information and hours of operation.

Posts to Home

New Exhibition on Now!

"Posts to Home: The Art and Appeal of Postcards" explores the function, form, and fun of the postcard! This exhibit examines the history, imagery, and appeal of the postcard while highlighting postcards that feature the sites and spaces of Clarington. Come and explore this fascinating piece of history at the Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre during regular operating hours.

Highlights of Industry

ongoing exhibit

On now at the Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre – In case you missed our popular “Clarington At Work” exhibit, we have selected a sampling of the artifacts to remain on display. Explore the industries and innovations of Clarington’s history through the work tools, clothing, locations, and remarkable careers within the community in the past & present.

Waverley Place

Waverley Place historic home is furnished and exhibited to depict an Edwardian period (1900-1930s) home. It is set up in period fashion and shows the lifestyle of a wealthy merchant family in this area. Many of the items were made in Clarington or have a strong historical connection to the area.

Local History Exhibits

Community-Led Cultural Heritage Displays

Do you have items of cultural and historic interest you would like to share with the community? Display them with CLMA! We provide local history exhibit cases located at our Library locations at Bowmanville, Courtice, and Newcastle.

For more information and to apply, please see the following documents:

Community Use Guidelines: Community-Led Cultural Heritage Displays
Form: Community Partner Application

The completed Community Partner Application form and related documents may be emailed to Information Services at hello@cplma.ca.