Museum of Ontario Archaeology
1600 Attawandaron Road N6G 3M6 London, ON, Canada

Did you know? We have a bunch of free activities on our website! Today's activity is our #Artifact #Puzzle! Try it our for yourself: http://archaeologymuseum.ca/artifact-puzzle/ Learn more about our programming: http://archaeologymuseum.ca/e-learning-for-teachers/... . . . #MOALondon #LdnMuse #LdnOnt #Activity #Education #Ontario #Canada #Fun #Archaeology #MuseumsFromHome

Day 18 of #Museum30 and today's prompt is #Dilemma! Access to archaeological collections is a dilemma we're always thinking about! Some of the solutions to this dilemma are on site and online galleries and databases! We have both on site and online galleries and even a searchable database, all highlighting our collection! Check some of them out below!... Past Perfect: https://archaeologymuseum.pastperfectonline.com/ GAC: https://artsandculture.google.com//museum-of-ontario-archa . . . #MOALondon #LdnMuse #LdnOnt #Archaeology #Artifact #Collections #Education #History #Heritage #PastPerfect #Database #Research

We are sorry to hear about the passing of Paul Lennox. Paul contributed a great deal to our knowledge about Ontario archaeology, and we have several of the collections that he worked on at the museum. We wish his family and friends all the best during this difficult time.

Thanks to your generosity, we are giving away 9 FREE virtual classes to schools in Ontario! Complete the form at the link provided to apply for a fully funded educational outreach program from the Museum of Ontario Archaeology. Classes will be chosen from the submitted applications received by 11:59pm January 11 2021. Awarded programs can be booked anytime from February 1-April 30, 2021. ... Tag or share this post with a teacher you know whose class could benefit from a free program! Those interested can apply here: http://archaeologymuseum.ca/thank-you-to-our-giving-tuesda/ #LdnMuse #MOALondon #LdnOnt #GivingTuesday #Education #Archaeology #Ontario

Day 25 of #Museum30 and today our prompt is #Statue! We recently featured this statue of a ceramic dog's head as part of our #ArtifactSpotlight. This surviving ceramic dog’s alert expression would have been hand-painted. Much of the paint has worn off, but you can still see the brown remnants of it. This artifact may be small, but fully in-tact mantle dogs like this are still popular collectibles today!... . . . #MOALondon #LdnMuse #LdnOnt #Archaeology #History #Artifact #Heritage See more

Glass trade beads like this one were exchanged by Europeans for goods and services in Africa, South America and North America between the 16th and 20th centuries. The chevron style of this bead suggests it was manufactured in Venice; a major source of the beads used in fur trade. At the height of the demand, Venetian bead factory furnaces never stopped burning, even at night. Glass beads were highly sought after by Indigenous people, because they were a novelty that had not b...een seen before settler contact. However, Indigenous cultures made and used beads for thousands of years prior. Learn more about trade beads and other Indigenous artifacts on our Google Arts and Culture page. Find us by searching Museum of Ontario Archaeology. . . . #ArtifactSpotlight #MOALondon #Collections #LdnMuse #LdnOnt #Glass #TradeBeads #Archaeology #MOACollections #HaleysPond #Ontario #History #Heritage #17thcentury #Excavation #Artifacts

Shop and Support local artists this Holiday Season! We have a variety of #ArtCards by Ojibway artist Jeffrey George on our online giftshop! The one featured in the image is called Dancing Loon. My work reflects my culture- its blessings along with its inner pains and suffering. My journey through life had led me to my native culture and traditions, to the place where I am honoured to share my heart and soul through my artistic gift.... Explore more of Jeffrey's work: http://archaeologymuseum.ca/shop/?product_cat=art-cards . . . #MOALondon #LdnMuse #LdnOnt #SupportLocal #ShopLocal #Artist #Art #Giftsop #Museum #Ontario

Pearlware was invented in the mid-1770s to keep middle class ceramics competitive with the porcelain market. Potters tried to recreate the look of Chinese and Japanese porcelain by adding a small amount of cobalt oxide to the glaze, creating a bluish tint. Porcelain imported from East Asia was considered to be higher quality and more aesthetically pleasing than European tableware. But imported porcelain was far too expensive for most, so European manufacturers began imitating... the style of Chinese porcelain to meet demand. By the 19th century European ceramics were mass produced, making them available to a much larger market at an affordable price. Despite its initial boom in popularity, pearlware eventually became unfashionable and was replaced by ironstone and refined white earthenware. Learn more about the types of ceramics found at dig sites and other artifacts on our Google Arts and Culture page. Find us by searching Museum of Ontario Archaeology. . . . #ArtifactSpotlight #MOALondon #Collections #LdnMuse #LdnOnt #Ceramics #Archaeology #MOACollections #Vaughan #Ontario #History #Heritage #19thcentury #Excavation #Artifacts

Day 24 of #Museum30 and our prompt today is #Letter! We want to feature one of the letters in our collection between Wilfred Jury and William John Wintemberg regarding some pottery fragments and a Free Press article written by Jury! William John Wintemberg was a very prominent figure in early Canadian archaeology!... . . . #MOALondon #LdnMuse #LdnOnt #Archaeology #Collections #Artifacts #CanadianArchaeology #Canada #Ontario #Museum

Day 17 of #Museum30 and today the prompt is #Bookshelf! We wanted to highlight some of the amazing books we have available in our giftshop! Check them out here: http://ow.ly/HyfD50CiMHo Books pictured: The Lawson Site: An Early Sixteenth Century Neutral Iroquoian Fortress and Native Lived Colonialism: Challenging History in the Great Lakes... . . . #MOALondon #LdnMuse #LdnOnt #Archaeology #Heritage #History #Books #Giftshop #Ontario

Did you know that as part of your tour you'll have the chance to see and learn more about the Lawson site? Enjoy the beautiful fall colours while learning more about the history of the site! Interested in booking a tour? We have time slots available at 10 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM respectively! Tours are a flat rate fee of $15 for up to five people!... Email [email protected] and make sure to include what time slot you're interested in! . . . #MOALondon #LdnMuse #LdnOnt #Tour #Ontario #MuseumTours #Autumn #Archaeology

Meet our Collections Intern, Sharon! "My projects work with the Lawson site and its artifacts and rethinking how we talk about and present its pre-contact inhabitants in light of the most current research and social contexts. It’s rewarding to be included in the MOA’s long-term plans to keep doing a better job working with Indigenous communities." . .... . #MOALondon #FacesOfMOA #Staff #MuseumStaff #LdnOnt #LdnMuse #Archaeology #Collections #Intern

Day 16 of #Museum30 and today the prompt is #Movement! While we were unable to safely gather for the Harvest Festival and Pow Wow this year, we still wanted to use this prompt to talk about our past events: http://archaeologymuseum.ca/harvest-festival-and-pow-wow/ . .... . #MOALondon #LdnMuse #LdnOnt #Archaeology #Event #History #Heritage

We want to hear from you so you can help shape YOUR experience at the Museum of Ontario Archaeology! Share your thoughts and feedback on our new interpretive master plan during our live webinar on December 15th at 6:30 PM! Register: https://lord.zoom.us/web/register/WN_sxckqKJ8Qb2NAIgWnwJ8dQ... Learn more: http://archaeologymuseum.ca/interpretive-master-plan/ . . . #MOALondon #LdnMuse #LdnOnt #Webinar #Feedback #Museum #MuseumExperience #Archaeology #Collections #Experience

#FacesOfMOA is a new series on our social media where we will introduce you to some of our amazing staff and the work they do at the Museum! Have you ever wondered what a collections intern does? The tasks of a communications officer? What does an education assistant do? This series will give you a behind the scenes look at some of the work that we do on a daily basis! Make sure to follow us on our social media platforms, so you don't miss a post!... . . . #MOALondon #LdnMuse #LdnOnt #Staff #MuseumStaff #Archaeology #Intern #WorkStudy #Collections #Education

Day 15 of #Museum30 and today our prompt is #Virtual! This past October, we created a variety of virtual programs, including live virtual tours of the Museum and Lawson Site! The Cost: $70 for 45 mins live tour for up to 30 students! Learn more: http://archaeologymuseum.ca/elementary-programs/... . . . #MOALondon #LdnMuse #LdnOnt #Archaeology #VirtualTour #Ontario #Canada #Education #Programming

This fragmented bottle contained a medicine called Turlington’s Balsam of Life. Creator Robert Turlington claimed that the substance was a remedy for many of ailments, from kidney stones, to paralysis. To prevent counterfeit versions of his medicine being sold, Turlington designed this unique bottle shape, making his Balsam of Life one of the most recognizable and popular patented medicines of the 19th century. This bottle was found during an excavation at the William Joyc...e site in Halton Hills. Learn more about this bottle and other artifacts on our Google Arts and Culture page. Find us by searching Museum of Ontario Archaeology. . . . #FeaturedArtifact #ArtifactSpotlight #MOALondon #Collections #LdnMuse #LdnOnt #Glassware #Medical #Archaeology #MOACollections #HaltonHills #Ontario #History #Heritage #19thcentury #Excavation #Artifacts See more

A few more families visited us this past weekend! We're glad you enjoyed the tours, thank you again for visiting us!

Our Winter Break Camp Kits are now available for purchase! Each kit includes crafts, games and activities all related to our wintery theme! Learn More: http://archaeologymuseum.ca/pro/camps-for-kids/moacampkits/ Purchase now: http://archaeologymuseum.ca/shop/... . . . #MOALondon #LdnMuse #LdnOnt #ShopLocal #SupportLocal #CampKits #Holiday #Canada #Ontario #Museum #Education #Giftshop

Earlier this month we launched our new fully virtual education programming for elementary and secondary schools! For more information check out our website: http://archaeologymuseum.ca/elementary-programs/ . .... . #MOALondon #EducationalProgramming #VirtualProgramming #LdnMuse #LdnOnt #MuseumsFromHome #GradeSchool #ElementarySchool #Canada #Ontario #History #Archaeology #Heritage #Science #SocialStudies

Museums for Me is a project engaging Canadians on why museums matter, and they want to hear from you! They’ve asked that we share the opportunity to participate with our network, and we encourage you to provide your input. Please fill out the brief survey from now until December 18th, at the website below. We want your voices represented in Museums for Me’s understanding of how Canadians value museums. Please visit www.museumsforme.ca to learn more and participate.... . . . #MOALondon #LdnMuse #LdnOnt #MuseumFromHome #Museums #CanadianMuseums #Canada #Ontario #Survey

Day 14 of #Museum30 and our prompt was #Pen! Can't use a pen without ink! This ink bottle was recovered among 70,000 others from the block on the northeast corner of Simcoe Street and Adelaide Street West, in Toronto. . .... . #MOALondon #LdnMuse #LdnOnt #Artifact #Archaeology #History

Happy Thanksgiving! The Museum of Ontario Archaeology is closed today. .... . . #MOALondon #LdnMuse #LdnOnt #MOA #Museums #Thanksgiving #Canada #Fall #Autumn

This ceramic dog’s head is a part of a fireplace dog figurine, popularized in the mid-to-late 19th century. They were mass produced in Staffordshire, England and often sold in affordable pairs to working class families. Although much of the paint has worn off, you can still see the brown remnants of it. Because these figures were all hand painted, each dog had a unique expressionsome are happy, focused or even angry! They are still popular collectibles today.... This ceramic dog’s head was excavated from the Edgar archaeological site, located in the city of Vaughan, by Archaeological Services Inc. in 1997. Learn more about our ceramic dog’s head and other artifacts on our Google Arts and Culture page. Find us by searching Museum of Ontario Archaeology. . . . #FeaturedArtifact #ArtifactSpotlight #MOALondon #Collections #LdnMuse #LdnOnt #Ceramics #Archaeology #MOACollections #Vaughan #Ontario #History #Heritage #19thcentury #Excavation #Artifacts

Looking for something to do with your kids this weekend? From colouring pages to archaeology word searches, we have a variety of FREE activities on our website for all ages! You can find these activities and learn more about our new online virtual programming here: http://archaeologymuseum.ca/elementary-programs/ Finished one of the activities? We'd love to see, share your work with us when you're done!... . . . #MOALondon #Programming #MuseumsFromHome #LdnMuse #LdnOnt #Achaeology #Activities #ColouringSheets #Education #WordSearch #WordScramble

Looking for something to do this Thanksgiving weekend? The Medway Valley Heritage Forest has some great hiking trails, making it the perfect weekend activity! What are some of your favourite autumn activities? . .... . #MOA #MOALondon #LdnOnt #Nature #Hiking #Thanksgiving #Autumn #ThanksgivingWeekend

Soils, Rocks, and Archaeology, oh my! This is one of the many fully virtual educational programs we released earlier this month for elementary and secondary schools! For more information check out our website: http://archaeologymuseum.ca/elementary-programs/ . .... . #MOALondon #EducationalProgramming #VirtualProgramming #LdnMuse #LdnOnt #MuseumsFromHome #GradeSchool #ElementarySchool #Canada #Ontario #History #Archaeology #Heritage #Science #SocialStudies

Our #FeaturedArtifact for the week also happens to be a #FaveouriteArchaeologyTool! This artifact is an incomplete iron spade found in Halton Hills, Ontario, by Archaeological Services Inc., in 2007. Between 1836 and 1848 a farm stood on this land where this spade was found! Several other agricultural items were also unearthed on the site including: the blade of a hoe, two shovel fragments and three scythes blades. However, shovels are not only used for agricultural purpose...s, but they are also part of the archaeologist’s tool kit. This shovel was therefore found by another shovel: history comes full circle! . . . #IAD2020 #MOALondon #LdnMuse #Collections #MOACollections #MuseumsFromHome #Artifacts #Archaeology #LdnOnt

A reminder that we will not be offering tours from October 10th to 12th, Thanksgiving Weekend! We hope you enjoy your weekend! .... . . #MOALondon #LdnMuse #LdnOnt #Thanksgiving #Museums #Fall #Autumn

Tonight at 7:30 PM EDT, the London OAS will be hosting their monthly online meeting. This time they're joined by Dr. Lothrop who will be presenting on some archaeological sites in New York State! . . .... #MOALondon #LondonOAS #Archaeology #LdnMuse #LdnOnt #OnlineTalk #MuseumsFromHome