Exhibits
People of the Watershed
This exhibition includes more than 100 photographs taken by John Macfie (1925–2018), a settler trapline manager who worked in Northern Ontario in the 1950s and 1960s. Macfie traveled with a camera, recording life in Anishinaabe, Cree, and Anisininew communities during a period of intense and rapid change. The people and places of Attawapiskat, Sandy Lake, Mattagami, and other communities across the Hudson’s Bay watershed are revealed through his lens in ways that emphasize the warmth and continuity of community life. Curated by nîpisîhkopâwiyiniw (Willow Cree) curator, writer, journalist, cultural advocate, and commentator Paul Seesequasis, the exhibition centers the lives and resiliency of the Indigenous people represented, many of whom have been identified by Macfie and Seesequasis.
Angelo Rossi
Museum Treasures – Summer 2026
Permanent
Where We Stand: Stories of that Land
Our permanent exhibition offers a journey through 10,000 years of history, tracing the rich and diverse heritage of the Timmins region.
From the earliest Indigenous presence to the rise of the mining industry and the development of the modern city, the exhibit highlights the people, events, and innovations that have shaped our community.
Featuring artifacts, archival materials, and immersive displays, this exhibition celebrates the enduring stories of those who have called this region home—from ancient times to today.
We do this through storytelling and bringing together the shared experiences of the community – a space to help share the collective memory of the past. Step into the story of our community in this immersive gallery—and don’t miss our custom-designed VR mining experience! Travel back to 1912 and test your skills underground in a gold mine. Can you finish your shift by the flicker of candlelight… without letting it go out
Porcupine Art Club Annual Exhibition 2025
NOAA 69th Annual Juried Exhibition
Rock Faces by Marc Brisson
Egypt, Gifts of the Nile
Fragments of Humanity
The War Letters
Ontario North: The Frederick Hagan Lithographs
Great Big Blues
Exhibition Proposals for our travelling exhibition gallery
The museum schedules temporary exhibitions at least two years in advance. We welcome proposals that align with our mission and values.
To be considered, prospective exhibitors must submit the following in the form of a proposal
- Exhibition title
- Written description of the exhibit
- Biographical information
- Digital images of proposed work or artifacts
All proposals are reviewed by the Director/Curator. Approval is based on curatorial merit, scheduling availability, and alignment with the museum’s mandate.
Collections & Archives
Our collection of archival material that includes photographs, films, maps and books related to the Porcupine Gold Rush and the mining communities that now make up the City of Timmins.
Some of this material is available to researchers; please contact us at museum@timmins.ca.
