Exhibits & Galleries
History and culture come alive at St. Jacobs Exhibits and Galleries
The Maple Syrup MuseumLearn about the history of maple syrup production and see artifacts, photographs and displays that describe the local maple syrup industry. Admission by donation. Purchase maple syrup products nearby at Farm Pantry (1386 King St.) The Mill, 3rd Floor |
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St. Jacobs Quilt Gallery & Quilt ShowsThe Gallery showcases exciting examples of quilting excellence, with shows changing every few months. Admission by donation. Be sure to visit during the Quilt & Fibre Art Festival held annually in May. The Mill, 3rd Floor |
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Home Hardware ExhibitDid you know that this business success story began in St. Jacobs? Enjoy lots of interesting artifacts and nostalgia at Home Hardware's Historic Exhibit at The Mill. The Mill, Basement Level |
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Electricity ExhibitThe story of electricity spans over 400 years. Learn about early experiments with static electricity and the 200 years it took to produce light in the laboratory. Discover the St. Jacobs connection to the early commercial use of electricity and see the original turbine that provided electric power to the Mill and the Village at that time, as well as artifacts, photos and displays. The Mill, Basement Level |
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Model Train ExhibitHear the whistle blowin’ and see the charm of our rural past depicted in an HO scale model railway. Miniature scenes include farming, a barn raising, a Mennonite Meeting House and the Village of St. Jacobs circa 1940s. Also see a large display of “O” Scale trains and railroad memorabilia from the collection of Jan Gleysteen. Open daily. Admission by donation. The Mill, 4th Floor |
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Neufeld GalleryDedicated to work by Woldemar Neufeld (1909-2002), the gallery opened during a year of centenary celebrations of Neufeld’s birth that included the publication of a collection of his paintings and block prints. To purchase the book visit our online store. Admission to the gallery by donation. The Mill |
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