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Who are We and What do We do?
Collect
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A collection of toys recently donated to the Peel Heritage Complex. |
The Peel Heritage Complex collects a wide variety
of objects including: 19th and early 20th century
artifacts from everyday tools and gadgets to wedding
dresses, archaeological artifacts, historic and
contemporary works of art, including paintings,
drawings and sculpture, and archival documents
such as photographs, government records, and maps.
Staff is assisted by volunteers who perform inventory
and cataloguing tasks.
Most of the artifacts in the collections were
donated by Peel residents. These collections are
used for exhibitions, programs and research by
staff, volunteers and visitors. Each potential
donation to the Complex is approved by a committee
of experts drawn from various heritage backgrounds.
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Conserve
Collections Management Staff with encapsulated documents in the Archives storage area. |
The Peel Heritage Complex collections are housed
in secured storage areas within the Complex. Limited
access to these areas and environmental controls
including lighting and humidity standards help
preserve these objects for generations to come.
Staff undertake conservation measures to help
ensure the safety and longevity of the collections:
fragile documents are micro-filmed to prevent
wear on the originals; delicate paper documents
are encapsulated between sheets of archival mylar;
artifacts are stored in acid-free boxes and storage
cases; and handling procedures like wearing gloves
are strictly followed. Specialist conservators
have also been contracted to clean and repair
individual works of art or artifacts.
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Exhibit
The Peel Heritage Complex presents a variety of
exhibitions with historical and cultural significance
to the Peel community. In the Region of Peel Museum,
the lives of the area's early settlers and indigenous
peoples are recreated through artifacts and archival
documents, in addition to exhibits of contemporary
culture and technology.
In the Art Gallery of Peel approximately eight
exhibitions are featured annually, showcasing
artists of Regional, provincial and national stature.
Each spring, the Gallery's Annual Juried Show,
the longest running adjudicated exhibition in
the area, attracts artists from throughout Peel
and Southern Ontario.
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Students examine artifacts during a school program. |
Educate
The Peel Heritage Complex offers a wide range
of education programs for students, community
groups, seniors, and visitors. Whether here in
a Gallery or out in the community or school, our
entertaining and enlightening education programs
will help you discover Peel's rich history. Visitors
to the Heritage Complex will also be treated to
interactive displays, hands-on activities, and
learning opportunities throughout the building.
Numerous special events during the year also
provide a great opportunity for the community
to learn more about the Complex and the history
of Peel through the artifacts, documents and artwork
in the Complex's collections. Join us for Heritage
Day in February, Museum
Day in May, Kidsummer in July, and Family
Day in November.
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