The MTA team attended a special groundbreaking ceremony for the Simcoe County Museum expansion project! The first dig was carved with the use of a vintage 1922 Erie B Steam Shovel, showcasing the heritage and culture that the museum curates and embraces!

Located in Minesing, Ontario, the phased 14,000sf, mass timber addition involves the Matthews Innovation and Transportation Gallery, as well as area dedicated to curatorial functions and collections storage, and new gallery spaces that will offer additional space for themed exhibitions, interpretation, and programming. The facility is targeted to achieve high levels of sustainability through its zero carbon and all-electric design.

“The Simcoe County Museum is a vital part of our region’s identity. It’s important to preserve and showcase Simcoe County’s great history. This expansion and the renovations being made will help build up our heritage and culture, while ensuring that the museum continues to evolve with our region’s growing history.”
– Basil Clarke, County of Simcoe Warden