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Inaugural Yukon Plant Festival was a sold-out success
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Education on tap at newly opened water museum in Midland
It may have taken a few years to arrive, but the grand opening of the Canadian Museum of Water in Midland is ready to welcome residents and visitors alike. Searching for a place to call home since 2022, the Canadian Museum of Water had been pitched by executive director Dan Travers to local municipalities and interest groups as a means to add Canada to a growing list of global water museums. In early summer, the keys to the front portion of the Midland Cultural Centre were granted to the not-for-profit organization , and a grand opening Saturday included roughly 500 attendees. 'We had a membership list that had well over 250 people sign up, so that's a really good sign,' Travers said of the success of the opening. The formal hours of operation began Tuesday morning. 'At last count, we've had 27 people through the doors today (shortly after noon), and that's kids and adults as well a lot of people coming in and seeing what we're all about,' said Travers. As the UNESCO-endorsed Global Network of Water Museums had grown to more than 120 museums since its formation in 2017, the initiative was made for Southern Georgian Bay to represent Canada on that stage. 'Until Saturday, Canada really didn't have a member museum or space as part of that network. That indicates something; like leaded gasoline in the 1970s or CFCs in the 1990s, we see our mission as advocacy through education,' said Travers. 'Canadians and people of all nations need to have a greater respect for water and treat it like a relationship, and not simply a resource to be consumed. That's what we intend to use this space for. That's what our major mission is, and that's our mandate.' With a front-facing window toward King Street, onlookers can see screens portraying the various ways the planet is affected by water, along with its history; nautical artifacts are displayed alongside local artwork. 'We've partnered with the Budd Watson family and friends,' explained Travers, 'and we have some of Budd's photographs and artwork here, which we've selected along with the Watson family, which we think best represent that concept of water as an artist.' A large blue rug was spread in the middle of the room, which Travers revealed was where a LUMOplay overhead projection was planned to be installed, should future funds be raised for the $18,000 equipment. Its operation would allow participants to experience water in interactive ways with computer enhancements. Partners assisted in getting the initiative up and running, including the Huronia Museum, Georgian College, Lakehead University, the Georgian Bay Heritage League, and more. 'This is designed to be a community initiative with community engagement,' said Travers. 'This is our headquarters. This is our hub.' Upcoming events for the museum include attending the Edenvale Aerodrome in Stayner on Aug. 9, partnering with the Midland Cultural Centre and Event Horizon Hobbies throughout mid-August, and attending the Tall Ships festival at Midland Harbour from Aug. 15 to 17. Admission to the museum is free for 2025 during Midland Cultural Centre hours of operation, and further information on exhibits and projects for the organization can be found on the Canadian Museum of Water website . Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
